Lead High-Voltage Lab Researcher & Mentor

Kaveh Niayesh; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

Friday coffee

Exercise during working hours

Open and inclusive environment

Job summary

NTNU’s Department of Electric Energy (IEL) seeks a full-time, permanent researcher for the High Voltage Technology group in Trondheim. The role combines lab responsibility with active research development and supervision of PhD students, contributing to experimental work and project funding.

You will work in a collaborative, international academic setting with regular meetings, colloquia, and a strong emphasis on safety and mentorship.

Qualifications

• PhD in High Voltage Technology or a closely 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 lab safety.
• Experience contributing to research activities and scientific publications.
• English language skills at CEFR B2 level (written and spoken).

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 Technology

Experimental Work

Large/High Current Systems

Measurement Techniques

Publications

English Proficiency B2

Education

PhD in High Voltage Technology

Job description

NTNU’s Department of Electric Energy (IEL) seeks a full-time, permanent researcher for the High Voltage Technology group in Trondheim. The role combines lab responsibility with active research development and supervision of PhD students, contributing to experimental work and project funding.

You will work in a collaborative, international academic setting with regular meetings, colloquia, and a strong emphasis on safety and mentorship.