About the position
At the University of Agder, Faculty of Engineering and Science, there is a vacancy for a temporary 100% position as Chief Engineer/Senior Engineer/Department Engineer at the Energy Laboratories with commencement as soon as possible. The duration of the position is until 31.12.2027. The position is linked to the Department of Engineering Sciences, and the workplace is Campus Grimstad.
The energy laboratories are used by students at bachelor's, master's and PhD levels, as well as by external customers from the business community. The position includes special responsibility and involvement into the battery lab, thermal analysis lab, climate lab, hydrogen lab and the combustion lab.
Responsibilities
- Laboratory responsibility for specified laboratories
- Operation, training and support on scientific equipment (e.g. pyrolysis furnace, TGA/DSC, TGA-MS, CHNSO analysis, BET, XRD, Karl Fischer, ash melt microscope
- Assistance in teaching and student projects
- Structure of experimental set-up and measurement and control systems
- Teaching in practical measurement and instrumentation techniques
- Assignments with external partners
- Contribution to the HSE work at the department
- Follow-up of the chemical inventory and gas inventory
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant subject area for the position of department engineer
- Masters's degree or higher in a relevant subject area for the position of chief/senior engineer
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Proficient in English (written/orally)
Desired qualifications
- Practical experience from laboratory work and documented experience with the instruments mentioned under the tasks
Personal qualities
- Open and collaborative
- Flexible and service-minded
- Motivation for professional development
- Ability to solve problems on your own
Personal qualities and suitability for the position will be emphasized.
The working language at the University of Agder is Norwegian. The successful candidate must be proficient in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language.
We offer
- varied tasks in a large, exciting and socially important organization
- a position with development opportunities in a diverse environment
- modern premises and a versatile welfare offer
- Flexible working hours
- membership of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
More about UiA as a workplace.
The salary for the position is in accordance with the pay scale for state 90.301, code 1181 Chief engineer, NOK 720 000-770 000 gross per year, 1087 Senior engineer NOK 660 000-720 000 gross per year, 1085 Department engineer NOK 600 000-660 000 gross per year. For particularly well-qualified applicants, a higher salary may be considered. From the salary, statutory contributions go to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
General information
UiA is an open and inclusive university. We believe that diversity enriches the workplace and makes us better. We therefore encourage qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, cultural background, disability or "gaps in the CV".
The person who is appointed has rights and obligations according to the guidelines that apply to technical and administrative positions at the University of Agder, and must expect changes in organisation and tasks. Appointments are made by the Appointments Council for technical/administrative positions at the University of Agder.
Relevant candidates will be called in for an interview. References will also be obtained by further agreement with the applicant. Background checks may be carried out to verify information that emerges from available documents. Background checks always take place with the applicant's consent, and employment in the position requires an approved background check. Relevant applicants will receive further information about this.
More about the hiring process.
Pursuant to Section 25, paragraph 2 of the Freedom of Information Act, applicants may request not to be included on the public list of applicants. The university may nevertheless decide that the name of the candidate shall be made public. The applicant will be notified in advance of any publication.
In case of discrepancies between the Norwegian and the English version of this description, the Norwegian version takes precedence.
Application
The application and necessary information about education and experience (including diplomas and certificates) must be submitted electronically, use the link "Apply for the position".
Application deadline: 25.06.26
Contact
For questions about the position:
- Tore Sandnes Vehus, tel. +47 37 23 33 65, mobile +47 975 18 113, e-mail [email protected]
For questions about the application process:
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