The Norwegian government has established eight national research centers on climate friendly energy generation, one of which is the Norwegian Research Centre for Offshore Wind Technology (NOWITECH). NTNU, SINTEF and IFE are research partners and leading national and international companies are industrial partners (i.e. StatoilHydro, Statkraft, Vestas, Dong Energy and several more).

Recognized international research organizations are collaborating with the Centre (i.e. MIT, DTU/Risø, NREL). We are collaborating with relevant centers at NTNU, such as the Center for Ships and Ocean Structures (www.cesos.ntnu.no) and the Center for Integrated Operations in the Petroleum Industry (www.ntnu.no/iocenter).

Already more than 30 professors and researchers are engaged in this fi eld together with a signifi cant number of PhD and postdocs. See www.sffe.no for more details. With the establishment of NOWITECH, the research in offshore wind in Norway is signifi cantly increased.

The industrial benefits of this enhanced research are anticipated to contribute to stronger market position for Norwegian suppliers both in international as well as national markets. The results of this focused research effort are also expected to more large scale use of offshore wind technology and thus reduce CO2 emissions and the climate change.

NOWITECH is planning to engage at least 25 PhDs and postdocs, and is announcing 15 positions for the first period of the research program.

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PhD candidates are remunerated in code 1017 in the State salary scale 45-51, gross NOK 353000 to NOK 391500 per annum (before tax), depending on qualifi cations. Post.doc fellows are remunerated in code 1352, in the State salary scale 57-76, gross NOK 435 500 to NOK 625 900 per annum (before tax), depending on qualifi cations.

PhD candidates are normally remunerated at wage level 45, whereas Post.doc fellows are normally remunerated at wage level 57. There will be a 2 % deduction to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Found from gross salary.

Other information

The engagement period is 2 years for Post doctorate fellowships. For PhD research fellowships the engagement period is either 3 years or alternatively 4 years, including 25 % of teaching assistance at the bachelor’s and master’s degree level. A master degree is requisite for application for PhD fellowships.

The appointment of the PhD or Postdoc fellows will be made according to Norwegian guidelines for universities and university colleges. Applicants for a PhD position are obliged to engage on an organized research programme, and appointment requires approval of the applicant’s plan for PhD study.

The position adheres to the Norwegian Government’s policy of balanced ethnicity, age and gender. Persons with immigrant background are encouraged to apply. NTNU’s objective is to increase the number of females in scientifi c positions. Female applicants are therefore encouraged to apply.

All applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English (in speaking and writing).

Good skills in Norwegian are also preferred. Applicants must indicate their level skills in English and Norwegian.

All applications shall include certifi ed copies of academic transcript, CV and for foreign applicants TOFL score, and be submitted electronically through www.jobbnorge.no marking the application with the relevant IVT number. You can only apply for a maximum of 3 positions, and the priority shall be indicated. The attachments to the applications shall be gathered in one single fi le.

Application deadline: April 30th 2009.

For general information on NOWITECH, contact Jan Onarheim (jan.onarheim@ntnu.no).

Official Announcement & More Info

http://sffe.no/nowitech/090330-NOWITECH.pdf

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