Professor of Urban Water Systems – Teaching & Research

NTNU; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 750,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

NTNU's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for a position in water and wastewater systems. The role focuses on teaching and research in urban water management, hydraulic networks, and sustainable drainage, with responsibilities across education, research, and dissemination.

The successful candidate will lead curriculum development, supervise doctoral students, publish in peer-reviewed journals, build national and international collaborations, and pursue

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in civil/environmental engineering with a strong focus on urban water systems.
• Strong knowledge of urban water system modelling, monitoring and management, including urban drainage or water distribution.
• Experience planning, managing and executing measurement and field campaigns.
• Educational experience in higher education.
• Proficient communication skills in English and Norwegian/Scandinavian language skills at level B2.

Responsibilities

• Teach lectures, labs and seminars and supervise Bachelor, Master and PhD students.
• Develop and deliver high-quality curriculum.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research on hydraulic networks, resilience, and data analytics.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences; secure external funding.
• Prepare large-scale proposals and develop strategic projects.
• Expand national and international research networks.
• Participate in university research community and committees.
• Perform administrative duties related to education, research and innovation.

Skills

Urban water modelling

Measurement campaigns

Communication skills

Research leadership

Education

Doctoral degree in civil/environmental engineering

Job description

NTNU's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for a position in water and wastewater systems. The role focuses on teaching and research in urban water management, hydraulic networks, and sustainable drainage, with responsibilities across education, research, and dissemination.

The successful candidate will lead curriculum development, supervise doctoral students, publish in peer-reviewed journals, build national and international collaborations, and pursue