Associate Professor in Environmental Biotechnology

Euraxess; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 740,000 - 870,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Pension plan

Nursery places

Inclusive Workplace

Job summary

The University of Stavanger invites applications for an Associate Professor position in Environmental Biotechnology within the Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering. The role combines research, teaching and supervision across bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, with emphasis on water quality and sustainable resources.

We seek a motivated candidate with a PhD and a track record in related fields, capable of contributing to

Qualifications

• PhD in environmental biotechnology or environmental engineering or closely related field.
• Ability to document active, ongoing research at a high academic level.
• Teaching experience and ability to supervise at bachelor’s, master's and doctoral levels.
• Proficiency in Norwegian or demonstrated ability to reach B2 level at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-level research and contribute to the department's research portfolio.
• Teach and supervise students at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels.
• Disseminate research results and develop collaborations with industry and public sector partners.
• Develop innovative and digital teaching methods and contribute to open science initiatives.

Education

PhD in environmental biotechnology or environmental engineering

Job description

Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering

Organisation/Company University of Stavanger Department Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering Research Field Technology » Environmental technology Engineering Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 20 Sep 2026 - 00:59 (Europe/Oslo) Country Norway Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 30260935 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The University of Stavanger invites applicants for a position as Associate Professor in Environmental Biotechnology at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering.

We are seeking a candidate who is motivated to contribute to the development of future solutions for water quality and sustainable resource management. The position is affiliated with an active and interdisciplinary research environment with ambitions to strengthen research and education in biological processes in water and wastewater systems.

The successful candidate will contribute to strengthening and further developing the department’s expertise in environmental biotechnology and related disciplines. The position includes research, teaching, and supervision at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, dissemination of research results, development of collaboration with industry and public sector partners, and the advancement of innovative and digital teaching methods. Innovation and value creation based on research and scholarly development activities are also integral parts of the position.

This position is particularly well suited for candidates who wish to develop and expand an independent research and teaching portfolio within an active, collaborative, and internationally oriented academic environment.

We are looking for an Associate Professor with a PhD in environmental biotechnology, environmental engineering or a closely related field; or competence at a comparable level documented by scientific work of comparable scope and quality.

Specialisation within one or several of the following topics will be preferred:

• Environmental biotechnological processes in water and wastewater treatment (such as aquaculture)
• Natural water systems and environmental monitoring, as well as water quality analysis
• Bioremediation and experimental methods for the degradation and/or removal of organic substances in natural and/or engineered aquatic systems

You must be able to document active, ongoing research at a high academic level and have the potential for future high-level research in the subject area. We emphasize the quality, relevance and significance of the research work rather than the where the work is published, in accordance with the principles of The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).

Experience from industrial projects (such as bioremediation and aquaculture) and experiences with fieldwork are considered an advantage.

It is expected that you have a reflective and conscious approach to your teaching and supervision. You must have basic competence for teaching and supervision in higher education, normally documented by 200 hours of courses in university-/college teaching combined with teaching practice. If you do not meet this requirement you must complete university pedagogy courses within two years from accession. Courses are offered by the university.

Norwegian is the main language at UiS. The working and teaching languages are Norwegian and English. As the position involves significant responsibility for ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and other legal frameworks that are primarily available in Norwegian, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language at a minimum B2 level upon appointment.

The following attributes are also desirable:

• academic curiosity and willingness to develop research and teaching activities in line with the department’s strategic priorities
• ability to involve and engage students in teaching where the course's objectives, content and assessment situations are closely connected
• experience with and/or interest in the development of varied learning methods and digital tools in teaching
• research results published in publication channels that meet requirements for scientific qualitiy, references indicating progression in research and publications, and that you are motivated to promote open research and the intrinsic value of research (Open Science).
• ability to initiate, obtain external funding for, lead and carry out research and development projects
• experience of partnerships with businesses relevant to the subject area
• contributed to the use of research-based knowledge in society and that you can refer to results from innovationand the commercialization of research
• demonstrated the ability to build and preserve professional networks - regionally, nationally and internationally
• ability to manage heavy workload, inquisitiveness and motivation to contribute to the development of academic and interdisciplinary collaboration at the university
• good teamwork and communication skills, and ability to contribute to a constructive working environment

Languages NORWEGIAN Level Good

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

We offer

• varied duties in a large, exciting and socially important organisation
• an ambitious work community which is developing rapidly. We strive to include employees at all levels in strategic decisions and promote an informal atmosphere with a flat organisational structure.
• colleague-based guidance programme during your first year of teaching at UiS, NyTi .
• salary in accordance with the State Salary Scale, l.pl 17.510, code 1011, NOK 740.000-870.000gross per year. A higher salary may be considered in special cases.From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• favourable membership terms at a gym and at the company sports club, SiS sportssenter
• employment with an Inclusive Workplace organisation which is committed to reducing sick leave, increasing the proportion of employees with reduced working capacity, and increasing the number of professionally activeseniors
• as an employee in Norway, you will have access to an optimal health service, as well as good pensions, generous maternity/paternity leave, and a competitive salary. Nursery places are guaranteed and reasonably priced

Diversity is a resource in the working and learning environment at UiS. When we have different backgrounds and experiences, we can approach challenges from multiple perspectives and find better solutions. At UiS, we are committed to showing respect for each other's differences and accommodating employees with disabilities. We take into consideration your needs and your situation in various life phases.

The position has been announced in both Norwegian and English. In the case of differences of opinion between the texts, the Norwegian text shall be decisive.