Professor/Associate Professor in Hydropower Technologies

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 800,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Favourable pension terms

Employee benefits

Job summary

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology invites applications for a permanent Professor/Associate Professor in experimental fluid dynamics focusing on hydropower technologies. The Waterpower Laboratory in Trondheim hosts the research.

The role includes teaching basic fluid mechanics, advanced courses for Master/PhD students, supervision of theses, and development of research projects with national and EU funding; strong publication record and collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree within Mechanical/Fluid Engineering or equivalent level.
• Academic achievements in the professorship field.
• Experience with laboratory work and physical experiments with fluid machinery.
• Experience developing experimental techniques.
• Teaching and supervision experience in mechanical/fluid engineering.
• Excellent written and oral English skills.
• Norwegian language skills at B2 level or higher within three years.

Responsibilities

• Teach, supervise and conduct research in hydraulic machinery and systems.
• Deliver basic fluid mechanics and specialized Master/PhD courses and supervise theses.
• Develop portfolio of research projects and secure national/international funding.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and collaborate with the Waterpower Laboratory.

Skills

Teaching experience

Supervision

Experimental techniques

Fluid dynamics

Industrial networking

CFD/FSI knowledge

Education

Doctoral degree in Mechanical/Fluid Engineering

English proficiency

Norwegian B2 by time of employment

Tools

Hydropower lab equipment

CFD software

Job description

Professor/Associate Professor in Hydropower Technologies

The Department of Energy and Process Engineering has a vacancy for a

This is NTNU

NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus on professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.

At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 44,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.

About the position

The Department of Energy and Process Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering is seeking to appoint a permanent/tenured Professor/Associate Professor in experimental fluid dynamics focusing on hydropower technologies. We are looking for ambitious candidates with a commitment to teaching and a documented track record of research excellence to strengthen and expand hydropower research activities within the department. Hydropower research is based at the Waterpower Laboratory, which was established in 1917, and is of strategic importance in Norway having several unique test facilities.

Your immediate leader is Head of Department.

Duties of the position

The Professorship is responsible forteaching, supervision and research within technology of hydraulic machinery and systems. The teaching will consist of basic fluid mechanics and specialized courses at all levels in the Master-and PhD- study in addition to supervision of students working on their project- and master-thesis. Furthermore, it should be noted that the subjects that will be taught include surveillance, maintenance and specification of mechanical equipment in hydropower stations, environmental impact, as well as operational optimization and coordinated operation between hydropower and other renewable energy technologies.

The Professorship is responsible for building a portfolio of research projects together with the staff at the Waterpower Laboratory and researchers within the Norwegian Hydropower/Research community. They must generate national and international (EU) funding, supervise doctoral candidates and publish research in peer-reviewed journals.

The professor’s office will be located on NTNU’s campus in Trondheim.

Required qualifications

• A doctoral degree within Mechanical/Fluid Engineering, or competence at an equivalent level documented either by scientific work or artistic work of the same scope and quality
• Academic achievements within the field of the professorship
• Experience from laboratory work and physical experiments with fluid machinery
• Experience from development of experimental techniques
• Teaching and supervision experience within mechanical and/or fluid engineering
• Excellent written and oral English language skills
• Norwegian language skills at level B2, either upon appointment or within three years of employment

Additional requirements for professor must be documented:

• A track record in participating, initiating and/or managing research and technology projects
• An active network in academia and industry, particularly relevant to the position
• Experience from R&D collaboration together with national and/or international industry
• Experience with supervision at master- and PhD level
• Initiate, lead and/or participate in the development of educational quality in the academic communities

For both positions:

You must document relevant basic competence in teaching and supervision at a university/higher education-level, as referenced in the NTNUs guidelines for academic positions. 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 B2of the course for Norwegian for speakers of other languages at the Department of Language and Literature at NTNU.

Preferred qualifications

• Industrial experience from the design, operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment in hydropower plants
• Experience from laboratory work and physical experiments with hydro turbines
• Experience from numerical analysis such as CFD and FSI

Personal qualities

• The position requires a high level of personal responsibility and initiative
• Ability and motivation to conduct high-quality research, including publishing the results in relevant journals and presenting at conferences
• Creativity and willingness to work in an inter-disciplinary project team
• Analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to approach complex academic and practical challenges in a structured manner
• Motivational qualities with the ability to engage and encourage students and colleagues
• Relationship-building skills which create constructive collaboration with students, research partners, and industry partners
• Strategic thinking and a long-term perspective with the ability to identify opportunities, set priorities, and contribute to the strategic development of the department

Emphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities.

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

In a position as Associate Professor (code 1011) you are normally paid from gross NOK 800 000 to NOK 1 000 000 per year before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority.

In a position as Professor (code 1013) you are normally paid from gross NOK 950 000 to NOK 1 150 000 per year 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.

For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.

General information

Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population's collective skills. Our vision is Knowledge for a better world and our values are creative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse, and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals.

A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity, or cultural background. NTNU wishes to increase the proportion of women in its academic positions, and women are therefore encouraged to apply.

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 expert evaluations of their own and other candidates. As an applicant, you are considered part of the process and are stipulated by rules of confidentiality.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact the Head of Department, Ole Gunnar Dahlhaug, [e-mail].

If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR, Silje Kristin Rønning, [e-mail].

Application deadline: 04.12.2026

The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.