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## Associate professor in cybernetics/control engineering/mechatronics Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology ## The position A full-time position as an Associate Professor is available at the Department of Electrical Engineering (IET) within the fields cybernetics/control engineering/mechatronics, with applications in satellite technology and autonomous systems. The position will be affiliated with the department’s research group in Electromechanical Systems, as well as its bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes in electrical engineering, electronics, satellite engineering, and possibly other relevant engineering disciplines. We are seeking an academic who can contribute to the development of research and teaching in cybernetics, control engineering, and/or mechatronics, with applications to satellites and autonomous/unmanned systems. Relevant expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence will be considered an advantage. The Department of Electrical Engineering is one of five departments at the Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. The department is located at UiT’s campus in Narvik and includes academic, technical, and administrative staff, as well as PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers. The department offers education at bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels and conducts teaching and research in areas including electrical engineering, electric power engineering, industrial electronics, automation, and satellite and space technology. The department has a growing research activity, with projects funded by public-sector organisations and industry. Emphasis is placed on applied and experimental research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of technology relevant to the High North. Research activities are organised within the Electromechanical Systems research group, which works thematically in areas such as satellite applications, autonomous systems, power electronics, smart grids, renewable energy, and charging technologies. The position is campus-based, and we believe that physical presence is important for teaching, student supervision, research collaboration and participation in the academic environment. It is therefore expected that your primary workplace is at UiT Narvik and that you are regularly present on campus. The workplace is at UiT in Narvik. You must be able to start the position in Narvik within a reasonable time after receiving an offer. ## Contact Further information about the position and UiT is available by contacting - Head of Department: Arild Steen, phone +47 7696 6201, email arild.steen@uit.no - Research group leader: Raymond Kristiansen, phone +47 7696 6196, email raymond.kristiansen@uit.no - Head of studies: Jose Juan Corona Sanchez, phone +47 7696 6253, email jose.j.sanchez@uit.no: ## Qualifications For the position, we are seeking candidates with relevant expertise in cybernetics, control engineering, mechatronics, or a closely related field. Appointment to the position requires that you have: - a PhD in cybernetics, control engineering, mechatronics, or an equivalent relevant field - educational/pedagogical qualifications in accordance with current requirements - english: good command of written and spoken English - proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language. The position requires proficiency in a Scandinavian language equivalent to level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). New employees who do not fulfill the language criteria by appointment are required, within three years, to demonstrate sufficient proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language. Arrangements will be made to facilitate the completion of Norwegian courses. - personal suitability: We will emphasize the applicants motivation for the position and personal suitability. We are looking for candidates who have: - has strong collaboration and communication skills - can work independently and in a structured manner - is committed to teaching quality and student learning - wishes to contribute to the development of the academic environment, research activities, and study programmes - can establish collaboration across disciplinary fields - wishes to contribute to an inclusive and positive working environment - has an interest in applying cybernetics, control engineering, and/or mechatronics, particularly in autonomous systems and space technology, or in other areas of societal relevance Desirable qualification: - experience and qualifications in relevant applications of cybernetics, control engineering, and/or mechatronics, documented in the form of scientific publications, reports, presentations, or similar - experience with project work in collaboration with industry, the public sector, or research institutions, as well as developing research grant applications and securing external funding - experience in teaching and supervision at bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD level, as well as developing student-active, project-based, or digital teaching methods In addition to the qualification requirements stated above, it is desirable that you have expertise or experience in one or more of the following areas: - modelling, simulation, guidance, navigation, and/or control of dynamic systems - satellite systems, small satellites, payloads, or other space-related applications - autonomous systems, preferably unmanned aerial vehicles and multirotor systems - machine learning and artificial intelligence applied to satellites and autonomous/unmanned systems - programming and use of relevant development and simulation tools, such as Python, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent tools - embedded systems, real-time systems, and hardware-near programming When ranking applicants, we will place emphasis on achievements from the past 3–5 years. At UiT we put emphasis on the quality, relevance and significance of the research work and not on where the work is published, in accordance with the principles of The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). Gender Representation and Diversity UiT aims to achieve gender balance in teaching and research positions. In cases where candidates have equivalent qualifications, priority will be given to the underrepresented gender. Men/women are encouraged to apply for the position. ## Pedagogical competence All applicants for teaching and research positions must document their educational competence in their application. Those who do not meet the requirements for pedagogical competence upon employment will be required to meet them within two years. UiT offers courses in educational competence to employees. You must have acquired basic competence for teaching and supervision at university and college level.This entails basic skills in planning, implementing, evaluating and developing teaching and supervision. See how to document educational competence: About the pedagogical portfolio - Result (English guide at the bottom of the page). ## Work- and salary conditions We can offer - A professionally strong and interdisciplinary working environment - Interesting research and teaching responsibilities - The opportunity to contribute to the development of a strategically important field - Access to laboratories and technical infrastructure in electrical engineering, automation, electronics, and satellite technology - Collaboration with excellent colleagues and students from many countries - Strong opportunities for collaboration with industry and external research environments - Favourable terms for sabbatical leave for permanent associate professors - Good employee welfare benefits - Good pension, insurance, and loan schemes through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund The successful candidate must be willing to get involved in the ongoing development of their department and the university as a whole. The allocation of working hours is flexible and allocated on a case-by-case basis. In general, Associate Professors will spend an equal amount of time on teaching and research and development work after time spent on other duties has been deducted. As a norm, the time resources spent on administrative duties constitutes 5 % for academic staff. The remuneration for Associate Professor is in accordance with the State salary scale code 1011, with a gross annual salary ranging from NOK 645000 to 815000,- in a 100 % position. In special cases, a higher salary may be considered. As a state employee, you have one of the best pension schemes available. For more information see: spk.no. ## Application Qualifications and experience must be documented, elaborated on, and justified according to their relevance to the position. The application must include: - Cover letter including a short description of interests and reasons for applying for the position - CV containing a complete overview of education, experience and professional work - Diplomas, diploma supplements and transcripts (all degrees, in original language and translated) - Letter(s) of recommendation if applicable - Two references with contact details - Documented pedagogical competence. Brief description of teaching philosophy/documentation of educational competence in the form of a pedagogical map or course certificate of completed university pedagogical basic competence such as UNIPED 100 at UiT or equivalent from other universities - A list of your academic production - Description of your academic production, stating which works you consider most important - Academic works, up to ten. The doctoral thesis is regarded as one work. Documentation has to be in English or a Scandinavian language. The application and submitted documents must be sent electronically via www.jobbnorge.no ## Assessment The applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. The committee's mandate is to undertake an assessment of the applicants' qualifications on the basis of the written material presented by the applicants, and the detailed description drawn up for the position. The applicants who are assessed as best qualified will be called to an interview. The interview shall among other things, aim to clarify the applicants personal suitability for the position and motivations. A trial lecture may also be held.
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