High Voltage Technology Researcher & Lab Lead

Ntnu; Trondheim; Hybrid; NOK 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exercise during work

Pension scheme

Friday coffee

Open environment

Job summary

NTNU invites applications for a full-time permanent researcher position in High Voltage Technology within the Department of Electric Energy in Trondheim. The HTV group seeks an expert to lead laboratory activities and contribute to experimental development.

The successful candidate will guide PhD and MSc students, design and evaluate HV experiments, and help secure externally funded projects while advancing the group’s research portfolio.

Qualifications

• PhD in High Voltage Technology or related field.
• Experience with experimental work in high voltage laboratories.
• Practical experience with high current systems and testing environments.
• Solid understanding of measurement techniques, instrumentation, and laboratory safety practices.
• Experience contributing to research activities and scientific publications.
• English language skills at CEFR B2 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Act as laboratory responsible for the HVT group’s laboratories, ensuring reliable and safe operation.
• Support and guide PhD candidates and MSc students in planning and conducting experimental work.
• Contribute to the design, execution, and evaluation of laboratory experiments.
• Take part in and initiate research activities within high voltage and high current technologies.
• Prepare and contribute to applications for externally funded research projects.
• Maintain and further develop laboratory infrastructure, measurement systems, and procedures.
• Contribute to a collaborative research environment within the group.

Skills

High voltage engineering

Laboratory experience

Experimental work

Instrumentation

Research publications

English proficiency

Education

PhD in High Voltage Technology

Tools

HV testing equipment

Job description

NTNU invites applications for a full-time permanent researcher position in High Voltage Technology within the Department of Electric Energy in Trondheim. The HTV group seeks an expert to lead laboratory activities and contribute to experimental development.

The successful candidate will guide PhD and MSc students, design and evaluate HV experiments, and help secure externally funded projects while advancing the group’s research portfolio.