Stillingstittel:
Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Electrical Power Engineering for Renewable Energy

Stillingsbeskrivelse:

The University of Agder offers more than 150 study programmes and an active and leading research environment. We emphasize respect, openness and the ability to show commitment and pride concerning both your own and others' results. Our 1100 staff and 11000 students enjoy daily life and scholarly activities at our modern and functional campuses in Kristiansand and Grimstad. 

Jobbnorge ID: 122425

The University of Agder invites applications for a 100 % position as Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Electrical Power Engineering for Renewable Energy at the Faculty of Engineering and Science. The position is currently located at Campus Grimstad. The starting date is negotiable.

 

The University of Agder has well recognized PhD, Master's and Bachelor's degree(s) programs in Renewable Energy. The Renewable Energy Program has been based on integration of electrical energy system and it is a core element in the curriculum of both bachelor's and master's degree(s) programs.

 

The Faculty's academic (teaching & research) activities in electrical energy systems are increasing. Our research projects are funded by the Norwegian Research Council, European Union etc. in the areas of smart grid, grid integrated renewable energy systems, etc. Among our important industrial partners in the region are the electrical utility Agder Energi Nett, which collaborates in many research projects as well as in teaching programs. Faculty also collaborates with regional, national and international organizations for research projects.

 

To strengthen the role of electric power engineering within the context of renewable energy, the university now wishes to appoint a Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Electrical Power Engineering for Renewable Energy. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and supervise (bachelor and master students projects) in a wide spectrum of subjects within the field of electric power engineering. It is also expected that the successful candidate is active in research, and that he/she will contribute both in ongoing research projects, and by defining new ones for obtaining competitive research grants for continuing research work. In addition, university expects a good colleague who can contribute in building of the institution as such together with other colleagues.

 

Relevant specializations for the position at the university is a strong background in electrical energy systems, power systems including high voltage, power electronics, electro-mechanical energy conversion, electromagnetic fields .

 

The successful applicant must have a master 's degree or equivalent in electrical power engineering.

 

Information about the appointment criteria for a position as Professor/Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor can be found in the "Regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts".

 

In order to qualify for appointment to a professorship the applicant must be able to document scientific expertise of a high standing at an international level.

 

For a position as Associate Professor a PhD-degree or documented scientific work that is considered to be at the same level is required.

 

Short-listed applicants will be invited for interviews and a demonstration of their teaching qualifications, usually in the form of a trial lecture. With the applicant's permission, university will also conduct a reference check before appointment.

 

Personal suitability and good teamwork skills will also be emphasized.

 

Applicants must be able to document teaching qualifications in the form of university-level teaching seminars or other university teacher education. Applicants who lack formal teacher training qualifications will be required to

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: Universitetet i Agder

Arbeidsgiver adresse: Gimlemoen 25 4630 KRISTIANSAND S

Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers

Land: Norge

Region: Aust-Agder

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

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