Professor/Associate Professor in Hydropower Technologies

Professor/Associate Professor in Hydropower Technologies

The Department of Energy and Process Engineering at NTNU - Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet is seeking a Professor or Associate Professor in experimental fluid dynamics with a focus on hydropower technologies. This is a permanent/tenured position based at the Waterpower Laboratory in Trondheim, a facility of strategic importance in Norway with several unique test facilities.

About the position

The Professor/Associate Professor will be responsible for teaching, supervision, and research within the technology of hydraulic machinery and systems. Teaching responsibilities include basic fluid mechanics and specialized courses at the Master’s and PhD levels, as well as supervision of students working on their project and master theses. The role also involves teaching on topics such as surveillance, maintenance, and specification of mechanical equipment in hydropower stations, environmental impact, and operational optimization in conjunction with other renewable energy technologies.

The position requires building a research portfolio in collaboration with the Waterpower Laboratory and the Norwegian hydropower research community. The candidate must generate national and international (EU) funding, supervise doctoral candidates, and publish research in peer-reviewed journals.

The professor’s office will be located on NTNU’s campus in Trondheim.

Duties of the position

• Teaching and supervision in mechanical and fluid engineering at all levels
• Conducting research in hydropower technologies and related fields
• Building and managing research projects with national and international partners
• Supervising master’s and PhD students
• Generating research funding and publishing in peer-reviewed journals
• Collaborating with industry and academic partners

Required qualifications

• A doctoral degree in Mechanical/Fluid Engineering or equivalent documented competence
• Academic achievements in the field of hydropower and fluid dynamics
• Experience in laboratory work and physical experiments with fluid machinery
• Experience in developing experimental techniques
• Teaching and supervision experience in mechanical and/or fluid engineering
• Excellent written and oral English skills
• Norwegian language skills at level B2, either upon appointment or within three years of employment

Additional requirements for Professor

• Track record in participating, initiating, and/or managing research and technology projects
• Active network in academia and industry relevant to the position
• Experience in R&D collaboration with national and international industry
• Experience in supervising at master’s and PhD levels
• Experience in developing educational quality in academic communities

Preferred qualifications

• Industrial experience in the design, operation, and maintenance of mechanical equipment in hydropower plants
• Experience in laboratory work and physical experiments with hydro turbines
• Experience in numerical analysis such as CFD and FSI

Personal qualities

• High level of personal responsibility and initiative
• Motivation to conduct high-quality research and publish results
• Creativity and willingness to work in interdisciplinary teams
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Motivational qualities to engage and encourage students and colleagues
• Relationship-building skills for collaboration with students, research partners, and industry partners
• Strategic thinking and long-term perspective

We offer

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

Salary and conditions

As an Associate Professor (code 1011), the salary is normally between NOK 800,000 and NOK 1,000,000 per year before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority.

As a Professor (code 1013), the salary is normally between NOK 950,000 and NOK 1,150,000 per year before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority.

2% of the salary will be deducted and paid into the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

Contact

• Ole Gunnar Dahlhaug, Head of Department, ole.g.dahlhaug@ntnu.no
• Silje Kristin Rønning, Senior Consultant HR, silje.k.ronning@ntnu.no