BeskrivelseThis is NTNUNTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.You can find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here.   About the JobWe have a vacancy for one Researcher position in the Marine Bioacoustics and Ecology Lab at the Marine Section of the Department of Biology, led by Prof. Ana Širović. The research in the group is focused on the development and use of acoustic methods to study the ecology of marine animals. Specifically, the researcher will primarily be responsible for assisting in a project focusing on the study of the dynamics of baleen whale occurrence in conjunction with their prey based on passive and active acoustic mooring data. Strong background in ecological modeling is essential for this position, but familiarity with baleen whale acoustic ecology will be considered a plus. The position will have partial teaching duties.  You will report to professor Ana Širović.Duties of the positionUse long-term passive acoustic data from combined passive-active moorings deployed in Southern California to develop ecological models of cetacean-prey interactions Submit publications to peer-reviewed journals Present research at national and international meetings Partial teaching duties Participate in regular lab activities: lab meetings, field logistic operations, collaboration with colleagues, etc. Required selection criteriaYou must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian PhD You must have a professionally relevant background in marine biology/oceanography or ecological modeling Proficiency in ecological model development using long-term time series data Solid expertise in R, MATLAB, Python, or similar programming languages Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals Very good written and oral English language skills The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants and national guidelines for appointment as PhD, post doctor and research assistant.  Preferred selection criteriaExperience with cetacean acoustic data and knowledge of cetacean calling behaviour Experience in the analysis of long-term passive acoustic data Knowledge of ocean data repositories and experience extracting data from such sources Experience in academic teaching at the undergraduate and MSc level  Experience in project management Involvement or interest in outreach activities Personal characteristicsPersonal characteristics Reliable Proactive and positive attitude Organized / structured Self-motivated We offerexciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environmentan open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleaguesfavourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fundemployee benefitsSalary and conditionsThe gross salary for the position of a Researcher (code 1109) is normally remunerated at gross from NOK 604 900 before tax per year, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.The engagement is to be made in accordance with the 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.It is desirable that startup is in January 2024. It is a prerequisite that you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily. About the applicationThe application and supporting documentation must be in English.Please note that your application will be considered based solely on information submitted by the application deadline. You must therefore ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience fulfil the criteria specified above.  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. The application must include (Departments to choose from the following): CV, certificates and diplomas Transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's-, master's- and PhD degreesOptional: academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment (up to 3 items) Names and contact information for three relevant referees If all, or parts, of your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education. Description of the documentation required can be found here. If you already have a statement from NOKUT, please attach this as well.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. NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA. This means that we pay special attention to the quality and professional breadth of these works. We also consider experience from research management and participation in research projects. We place great emphasis on your scientific work from the last five years.General informationWorking at NTNU  A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background.  NTNU believes that inclusion and diversity is a strength. We want our faculty and staff to reflect Norway’s culturally diverse population and we continuously seek to hire the best minds. This enables NTNU to increase productivity and innovation, improve decision making processes, raise employee satisfaction, compete academically with global top-ranking institutions and carry out our social responsibilities within education and research. NTNU emphasizes accessibility and encourages qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender identity, ability status, periods of unemployment or ethnic and cultural background.  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.As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted. 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.If you have any questions about the position, please contact  Prof. Ana Širović , telephone +47 92 06 96 42 , email ana.sirovic@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Emilie S. Mikkelhaug, e-mail: emilie.s.mikkelhaug@ntntu.no.If you think this looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates attached. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Upon request, you must be able to obtain certified copies of your documentation. Application deadline: 15.10.2023It is desirable that startup is in January 2024.

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