Professor / Associate Professor in water and wastewater systems

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At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 44,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.

About the position

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for a vacant position in drinking water / wastewater systems. The position is affiliated with the department’s Water and Wastewater Engineering Group. The group is responsible for teaching in various areas, including urban water management, infrastructure asset management, drinking water and wastewater treatment, water chemistry and hydro-informatics. The group has a broad portfolio of national and international research and education projects and is involved in many relevant national and international networks.

We are seeking an innovative, creative, and responsible candidate to lead teaching and research activities in water and wastewater systems.

Your immediate leader is the Head of Department.

Duties of the position

Teaching & Supervision – Deliver lectures, labs and seminars and supervise Bachelor, Master and PhD studentsCurriculum Development – Actively contribute to the development and delivery of high‑quality educationResearch – Conduct independent and collaborative research on topics such as hydraulic network modelling and optimization, infrastructure resilience and risk assessment, smart sensor integration and data analytics, water quality dynamics in transport systems, integration of green infrastructure, and sustainable urban drainage systemsDissemination – Publish in high level peer‑reviewed journals, present at conferences, and secure external funding (grants, contracts, industry partnerships)Strategic Contribution – Contribute to the group’s overall research agenda by preparing large‑scale proposals and developing strategic projectsNetworking – Expand and deepen national and international professional research networksUniversity Community – Actively participate in the university’s broader research community (seminars, workshops, committees)Administration – Perform administrative duties related to education, research and innovation activities

Required qualifications

Professor:

You must have the following qualifications required for the position of professor:

A doctoral degree in civil/environmental engineering or another related field with a strong focus on urban water systemsHigh-quality knowledge of urban water system modelling, monitoring and management. This should include at least one (preferably both) of the following: Urban drainage systems, water distribution systemsExperience with planning, management and execution of measurement and field campaignsEducational experienceProficient communication skills in English and Norwegian/Scandinavian language skills at level B2

Additional requirements for professor must be documented:

Quality development in own teaching and supervision over time and a high degree of reflection on own practiceBroad experience with supervision, preferably at master's/PhD levelInitiate, lead and/or participate in the development of educational quality in the academic communitiesCompetence in knowledge in use (innovation, dissemination and interaction with society) and/orAcademic leadership and elected posts/appointed roles

Associate professor:

You must have the following qualifications required for the position of associate professor:

A doctoral degree in civil/environmental engineering or another related field with a strong focus on urban water systemsHigh-quality knowledge of urban water system modelling, monitoring and management. This should include at least one (preferably both) of the following: Urban drainage systems, water distribution systems.Experience with planning, management and execution of measurement and field campaignsEducational experienceProficient communication skills in English and Norwegian/Scandinavian language skills at level B2

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For both positions:

You must document relevant basic competence in teaching and supervision at a university/higher education-level, as referenced in the NTNUs guidelines for academic positions. If this cannot be documented, you will be required to complete an approved course in university pedagogy within two years of commencement. NTNU offers qualifying courses.

New employees who do not speak a Scandinavian language by appointment is required, within three years, to demonstrate skills in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language equivalent to level B2of the course for Norwegian for speakers of other languages at the Department of Language and Literature at NTNU.

Preferred qualifications

Research and development work relevant to the position. Scientific production from the last six years will be emphasized.Strong pedagogical skills and teaching experience, including (co-)supervision of BSc, MSc and PhD candidates, with the ability to motivate, engage, and inspire both students and colleaguesA well-developed national/international research and/or industrial networkExperience from grant application development and evaluationProject leader experience and experience with management of larger research projects/programsKnowledge/Experience in infrastructure planning and design on a city/catchment scaleSensor technology, including low-cost and non-contact sensors

Personal qualities

Excellent cooperation, communication and dissemination skillsHighly motivated for career in research and educationHighly interested to work in multidisciplinary teamsCuriosity and self-motivation to develop knowledge with othersFresh and innovative perspective at the research discipline

Emphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities.

We offer

Exciting and challenging tasks in a strong international academic environment An open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues Favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund Employee benefits 

Application Process

You can find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here.

Salary and conditions

As Associate Professor (code 1011)  you are normally paid from gross NOK 750 000 – NOK 950 000 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. Professor (code 1013) you are normally paid from gross NOK 950 000 – NOK 1 150 000 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. As required by law, 2% of this salary will be deducted and paid into the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The engagement is to be made in accordance withthe regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU.

After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.

About the application

Your application and supporting documentation must be in English.

The attachments (including a description of your scientific work) must accompany the application as these documents form the basis of the application assessment. The documents must be in Norwegian/a Scandinavian language or English.

Please note: the application will only be assessed on the basis of the information we have received by the application deadline. Therefore, make sure that your application clearly shows how your skills and experience meet the criteria described above. The application and all attachments must be sent electronically via Jobbnorge.no. If you are invited to an interview, you must bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas upon request.

If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognizing that the quantity of your research may be reduced as a result.

Your application must include:

CV, diplomas, and certificatesA teaching portfolio, in which your teaching competence is compiled and presented systematically, (See guidelines for applicants: Documentation of educational competenceAcademic works– published or unpublished – that you wish to be considered during assessment of your application (up to 10 items)A description of the scientific/artistic works you consider most relevant, which you particularly wish to be factored into the assessmentA complete publication listA research planDetails of projects for which you have served as project manager, including information on financing, duration, and scopeNames and contact information for three relevant referees

It is important that you both document and reflect on your competence. You are encouraged to use the NTNUs competence matrix as a guide for  documentation of your competence.

Joint work will also be considered. If it is difficult to identify your specific input to a joint project, you must include evidence of your contributions.

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal and interpersonal qualities. Motivation, ambitions, and potential will also count in the assessment of the candidates. Our assessment of the pedagogical skills will be based on documented pedagogical material, forms of presentation in your academic works, teaching experience, PhD, and Masters supervision, and any other relevant pedagogical background. Both quality and scope will be taken into consideration, and an open scientific practice will be recognized.

NTNU is obliged by the evaluation criteria for research quality in accordance with The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment – DORA and the obligations in the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment ( CoARA) on responsible assessment of research and recognition of a wider range of academic contributions to science and society. This means that we will pay particular attention to the quality and academic range demonstrated by your scientific work to date. We will also pay attention to research leadership and participation in research projects. Your scientific work from the last five years will be given the most weight.

Your application will be considered by an expert committee. Candidates of interest will be invited to an interview, and to deliver a trial teaching session.

General information

Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population's collective skills. Our vision is Knowledge for a better world and our values ​​are creative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse, and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals.

We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education.

If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability, and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.

At NTNU we want to increase the proportion of women in scientific positions. We have a number of measures to promote equality.

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The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.

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As an employee at NTNU, you must continually maintain and improve your professional development and be flexible regarding any organizational changes.

A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you want to reserve yourself from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation. You will be notified if the reservation is not accepted.

For the sake of transparency, candidates will be given expert evaluations of their own and other candidates. As an applicant you are considered part of the process and are stipulated by rules of confidentiality.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Professor Thomas Meyn, tel. +47 73550361, e-mail [email protected]

If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Advisor Tone Måsøval Arntzen, e-mail [email protected]

Application deadline: 19.10.2026

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