At the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences / Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging / Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), a 100% permanent position is available as Associate Professor / Professor in Medical Ultrasound Imaging Technology. We are seeking a person with engineering background who has significant expertise in conducting research and development of medical ultrasound imaging technology, with emphasis on ultrasound acoustics, image formation and signal processing.
The position is at the Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging (ISB) in the NTNU ultrasound research group, which consists of a multidisciplinary team of engineers and clinicians. Our main mission is to advance medical ultrasound imaging for improved care of patients, with emphasis on diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. We develop practical solutions and aim for a global clinical impact through multidisciplinary research, education, and innovation. The group is situated in St. Olavs University Hospital where we are close to the patients and clinical users, and where daily discussions between engineers and clinicians take place. We also have access to a laboratory with state-of-the-art ultrasound imaging equipment. We conduct both technical and clinical research studies, and the new employee is expected to take part in ongoing projects as well as to develop new projects in-line with our group strategy. The current group strategy document can be found at: https://www.ntnu.edu/web/isb/strategy-document.
The ultrasound group is heading the Centre for Innovative Ultrasound Solutions (CIUS), a center for research-driven innovation where we develop next-generation ultrasound imaging technology for medicine, oil & gas and maritime applications together with a range of Norwegian research and industry partners. The new employee is expected to contribute to the research activities of CIUS, as well as the establishment of future research centers. For more information about on-going activities in CIUS and the ultrasound research group, see www.ntnu.edu/cius. The annual report gives an impression of ongoing activities: CIUS annual report 2021.
Duties of the position
• To teach and supervise master and PhD students in ultrasound imaging technology and other suitable fields
• To conduct research in the field of medical ultrasound imaging technology, with emphasis on cardiovascular / cardiac imaging
• To disseminate our research through scientific publications, popular media, and conference participation
• To acquire research funding from national and international funding sources
• To drive and develop innovation projects in collaboration with our industry partners
• To facilitate collaboration with our main clinical partners
• To participate in administrative duties in the group and at the Department
• To help maintain and develop a positive group culture
Required qualifications
Professor:
You must have the qualifications required for the position of professor in the field of medical ultrasound imaging technology, as outlined in § 1-2 of the regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts.
For appointment as a professor, an academic level conforming to established national standards is required.
- A technical PhD related to ultrasound imaging technology, with emphasis on ultrasound acoustics, image formation, and signal processing
- Your scientific experience must be primarily in the field of medical ultrasound imaging technology
- You have extensive practical experience in one or several relevant fields, such as acoustics, image formation and signal processing for medical ultrasound imaging
In addition to the requirements for basic educational competence, you must also document:
- The development of your own teaching and supervision of students over time
- Broad experience as a supervisor, preferably at a master’s/PhD level
- Participation in improving the quality of education in a professional environment
Associate professor:
You must have the qualifications required for the position of associate professor in the field of medical ultrasound imaging technology, as outlined in the regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts.
- A technical PhD related to ultrasound imaging technology, with emphasis on ultrasound acoustics, image formation, and signal processing
- Your PhD, or comparable academic work, must be within the field of medical ultrasound imaging technology, with emphasis on acoustics, image formation, and signal processing.
- Extensive experience in technical development of medical ultrasound imaging technology
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Applicable to all:
You must document relevant basic competence in teaching and supervision at a university/higher education-level, as referenced in the Norwegian national Regulations. If this cannot be documented, you will be required to complete an approved course in university pedagogy within two years of commencement. NTNU offers qualifying courses.
New employees who do not speak a Scandinavian language by appointment is required, within three years, to demonstrate skills in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language equivalent to level three of the course for Norwegian for speakers of other languages at the Department of Language and Literature at NTNU.
Preferred qualifications
- Candidates with a track record and research goals in line with our group strategy, as described in: https://www.ntnu.edu/web/isb/strategy-document
- Candidates who have applied for / obtained their own research funding
- Candidates with experience in innovation projects
- Candidates with formal skills established for university teaching
- Candidates fluent in a Scandinavian language
Personal qualities
We are looking for a candidate with the following personal qualities:
- Ambitious and motivated
- Result-oriented
- Pragmatic and practical
- Good communication and collaborative skills
We offer
- exciting and challenging tasks in a strong international academic environment
- an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
- favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
- employee benefits
Salary and conditions
As a Associate Professor (code 1011) you are normally paid from gross 583 500 – 715 900 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. As required by law, 2% of this salary will be deducted and paid into the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
Professor (1013) you are normally paid from gross 715 900 – 919 700 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. As required by law, 2% of this salary will be deducted and paid into 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.
After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.
It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution on a daily basis.
Application Process
You can find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here.
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About the application
Your application and supporting documentation must be in English.
Publications and other scientific work must follow the application. 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.
Your application must include:
- CV, diplomas, and certificates
- A teaching portfolio, in which your teaching competence is compiled and presented systematically, (See guidelines for applicants: Documentation of teaching qualifications in applications and appointments to academic positions at NTNU)
- Academic works – published or unpublished – that you wish to be considered during assessment of your application (up to 10 items)
- A description of the scientific/artistic works you consider most relevant, which you particularly wish to be factored into the assessment
- A list of your previous works, with details on where they have been published
- A research plan fitting your short- and long-term work in the ultrasound group
- Details of projects for which you have served as project manager, including information on financing, duration, and scope
- Names and contact information for three relevant referees
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. Our assessment of the pedagogical skills will be based on documented pedagogical material, forms of presentation in your academic works, teaching experience, PhD, and Masters supervision, and any other relevant pedagogical background. Both quality and scope will be taken into consideration.
NTNU is obliged by the evaluation criteria for research quality in accordance with The San Fransisco Declaration on Research Assessment – DORA. This means that we will pay particular attention to the quality and academic range demonstrated by your scientific work to date. We will also pay attention to research leadership and participation in research projects. Your scientific work from the last five years will be given the most weight.
Your application will be considered by an expert committee. Candidates of interest will be invited to an interview, and to deliver a trial teaching session.
General information
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.
NTNU is working actively to increase the number of women employed in scientific positions and has a number of resources to promote equality. (tas bort hvis ikke aktuelt)
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As an employee at NTNU, you must continually maintain and improve your professional development and be flexible regarding any organizational changes.
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.
For the sake of transparency, candidates will be given the expert evaluation of their own and other candidates. As an applicant you are considered part of the process and is stipulated to rules of confidentiality.
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Lasse Løvstakkan, e-mail: lasse.lovstakken@ntnu.no
If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Nathalie Bachke, e-mail nathalie.f.bachke@ntnu.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: 30.08.2022
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The Department of Circulation and Imaging (ISB) has 260 employees, and its research units are at the Cardiothoracic Centre at St. Olav’s Hospital, integrated with collaborating clinical divisions. The Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging (ISB) includes anaesthesiology, radiology, radiography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, exercise physiology, cardiovascular physiology, pulmonary physiology, pulmonary medicine, cardiology, vascular surgery, thoracic surgery and biomedical engineering.
The department is also responsible for the Centre for Innovative Ultrasound Solutions (CIUS), the Medical Simulation Centre and the MR Centre. More information about the department is available at http://www.ntnu.edu/isb