Associate Professor - Cybernetics & Mechatronics for Space

1000scholars; Narvik; On-site; NOK 645,000 - 815,000; Full time

Job summary

UiT The Arctic University of Norway invites applications for an Associate Professor in cybernetics, control engineering, or mechatronics. The role focuses on teaching and research with applications to satellites and autonomous systems, within the Department of Electrical Engineering in Narvik.

The successful candidate will contribute to education and interdisciplinary research, including ML/AI relevance. The position requires a PhD and pedagogical qualifications, Norwegian language proficiency

Qualifications

• PhD in cybernetics, control engineering, mechatronics, or an equivalent relevant field.
• Educational/pedagogical qualifications in accordance with current requirements.
• Proficiency in a Scandinavian language (Norwegian or equivalent) at CEFR B2; language plan if not fulfilled at appointment.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills; ability to work independently and in a structured manner.
• Commitment to teaching quality and student learning; contribution to academic environment and study programmes.
• Interest in applying cybernetics, control engineering and/or mechatronics to autonomous systems and space technology.
• Desirable: publications, industry collaboration, grant applications, project-based/digital teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of research and teaching in cybernetics, control engineering and/or mechatronics.
• Affiliation with Electromechanical Systems research group and degree programmes in related fields.
• Teach at bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels; engage in student-active, project-based or digital teaching methods.
• Collaborate across disciplinary fields and contribute to an inclusive, positive working environment.

Skills

Norwegian language (CEFR B2)

English proficiency

collaboration & communication

independent and structured work

teaching quality & student learning

Education

PhD in cybernetics, control engineering, mechatronics

Tools

Python

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

UiT The Arctic University of Norway invites applications for an Associate Professor in cybernetics, control engineering, or mechatronics. The role focuses on teaching and research with applications to satellites and autonomous systems, within the Department of Electrical Engineering in Narvik.

The successful candidate will contribute to education and interdisciplinary research, including ML/AI relevance. The position requires a PhD and pedagogical qualifications, Norwegian language proficiency