Associate Professor in Electronic Engineering - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Faculty of Technology, Art and Design (TKD) offers higher education and research and development (R&D) activities within technical subjects, arts and design. The Faculty has approximately 3.000 students and 280 staff members and is situated at Pilestredet Campus in downtown Oslo and at Kjeller Campus in Akershus.

The Department of Mechanical, Electronic and Chemical Engineering (MEK) is one out of five departments at TKD. The department offers three Bachelor's degree programs and a Master's degree program in addition to research and development activities. The department has approximately 35 staff members, 10 PhD students, and 450 students.

The Department of Mechanical, Electronic and Chemical Engineering has a vacant position as Associate Professor in Electronic Engineering. The position will involve teaching and research in the areas of analog electronics, digital electronics (digital logic, micro-controllers, FPGA), and embedded systems, preferably for biomedical applications.

We are looking for a candidate with a talent and a passion for teaching, research, and innovation. The candidate will be expected to have conducted extensive research in the field of electronic engineering. The research should be reflected in an extensive publication list in journals and conferences. Experience from research and development work in or in close collaboration with the industry is rated positively. 

The candidate is expected to actively strengthen and shape the academic and research work at the department and the university's research community in general, including interdisciplinary work across departments at TKD, as well as in collaboration with other faculties at OsloMet. 

The candidate is expected to initiate and secure external funding for new research activities. Earlier experience with applying and securing external funding (for example from Research Council of Norway and/or EU) is considered positively in the evaluation for this position.

Tasks and responsibilities 

• Planning, developing and delivering courses at bachelor, master, and PhD level.
• Initiating and leading applications for external funding for research in electrical engineering and related fields.
• Initiating and conducting research within electrical engineering as well as facilitating the funding and recruitment of PhD candidates.
• Actively contributing to the development of high-quality education in MEK and OsloMet as a whole.
• Communicating and disseminating research results for both academic and a broader audience.
• Performing administrative tasks related to educational, research, and innovation activities.

Qualifications 

The required qualifications for the position are as follows: 

• PhD in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Medical Electronics or related fields.
• Academic excellence and documented high quality research work within one or more of the following fields: embedded systems, analog and digital electronic systems design, preferably for medical applications.  
• Experience with initiating and managing research projects. 
• Experience in interdisciplinary research at international level.  
• Experience in teaching and supervision in higher education. 
• Experience in collaborating with, or direct experience from, the industry.

Fluency in English is expected. The candidate is expected to acquire a working command of Norwegian within three years of being appointed.

Candidates who have no relevant qualifications in pedagogy at the time of appointment must commit themselves to complete OsloMet's programme for basic pedagogical competence (15 ECTS credits) within two years.

The university will test pedagogical skills in connection with a personal interview.

Desired skills

Emphasis is also placed on the following skills, competence and experience:

• Academic excellence and documented high-quality research work within one or more of the following fields: neuro-engineering and rehabilitation including applied bio-electronics and instrumentation, embedded and digital instrument systems, high-speed integrated circuits.
• Experience with applying and securing external funding (for example from Research Council of Norway and/or EU).
• The ability to motivate and inspire students and colleagues.
• Excellent cooperation and communication skills.
• Inquisitiveness and a keenness to develop as an academic leader.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt teaching and research to the needs of the department and OsloMet, including interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Pedagogical education, a keenness to develop academic and teaching skills, and an interest in digital and innovative educational techniques and practices.
• The ability to build communities and networks, research projects, and to demonstrate fresh thinking and innovation.
• Experience with and interest in technology transfer, innovation, and patents.

It is important for OsloMet to reflect the population of our region, and all qualified candidates are welcome to apply. We make active efforts to further develop as an inclusive workplace and adapt to the workplace if required.

Expert evaluation

An expert committee will assess applicants. The candidate must upload the following documents including the application letter by the final deadline:

• CV (including teaching portfolio and supervision experience).
• Full list of publications.
• The copies of certificates/diplomas (including formal education in pedagogics, if applicable)
• Up to ten full-text scientific articles, submitted together with a table of contents and a short introduction highlighting the relevance of each article to the profile of the position and a detailed description of the contribution to the article by the applicant
• A teaching statement (up to 2 pages) outlining the candidate's relevant pedagogical experience and plans for pedagogical activity and development in the position
• A research statement (up to 2 pages) outlining the candidate's relevant research and plans for research activity in the position. This overview should include an overview of existing
• A text (up to 1 pages) outlining the candidate’s ability to teach the following course: digital and analog electronics and embedded systems.
• The names and contact information of at least three references.
• Any other relevant documentation.

The candidate must upload all of these documents. Original documents and valid passport must be presented if the possible candidate is invited for an interview. OsloMet performs document inspections in order to give a proper evaluation and ensure fair competition.

In case of issues with electronically uploading documents, please contact HRTKD@oslomet.no

Incomplete applications will not be processed for any further assessments.

We can offer you

• An exciting job opportunity at Norway's third largest and most urban university.
• Opportunity to be a part of a dynamic professional environment and unique academic network.
• Beneficial pension arrangements with the Norwegian State Pension Fund.
• Good employee welfare arrangements.
• Free Norwegian language classes to employees and their partners.
• Relocation support, cultural courses and on boarding services.
• Working location in downtown Oslo.

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Other information

If you would like more information about the position, feel free to contact:

• Head of Department Astrid Oust Janbu, e-mail: astridj@oslomet.no, phone: +47 91 51 43 26.

The salary for the position is in accordance with the pay for state employees:  job code 1011 associate professor NOK 535 200-694 400.

A higher salary may be considered for particularly well-qualified applicants. Law deducts 2% of the salary to the State Pension Fund.

As an employee at OsloMet, you must always adhere to the changes that the development in the subject requires and the organizational changes that are adopted.

The selected candidate, after approving the position, must live in a location enabling them to be physically present at and available to the Department.

If you wish to apply for the position, please apply electronically by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.

Deadline for applications: 15.02.21

Ref.:                               20/11635