Professor / Associate Professor in water and wastewater systems

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology · Trondheim

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Company
NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Location
Trondheim
Posted
September 20, 2026

About this job

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KHQjc4ndas&t=41s About the position The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for a vacant position in drinking water / wastewater systems. The position is affiliated with the department’s Water and Wastewater Engineering Group. The group is responsible for teaching in various areas, including urban water management, infrastructure asset management, drinking water and wastewater treatment, water chemistry and hydro-informatics. The group has a broad portfolio of national and international research and education projects and is involved in many relevant national and international networks. We are seeking an innovative, creative, and responsible candidate to lead teaching and research activities in water and wastewater systems. Your immediate leader is the Head of Department. Duties of the position Teaching & Supervision – Deliver lectures, labs and seminars and supervise Bachelor, Master and PhD students Curriculum Development – Actively contribute to the development and delivery of high‑quality education Research – Conduct independent and collaborative research on topics such as hydraulic network modelling and optimization, infrastructure resilience and risk assessment, smart sensor integration and data analytics, water quality dynamics in transport systems, integration of green infrastructure, and sustainable urban drainage systems Dissemination – Publish in high level peer‑reviewed journals, present at conferences, and secure external funding (grants, contracts, industry partnerships) Strategic Contribution – Contribute to the group’s overall research agenda by preparing large‑scale proposals and developing strategic projects Networking – Expand and deepen national and international professional research networks University Community – Actively participate in the university’s broader research community (seminars, workshops, committees) Administration – Perform administrative duties related to education, research and innovation activities Required qualifications Professor: You must have the following qualifications required for the position of professor: A doctoral degree in civil/environmental engineering or another related field with a strong focus on urban water systems High-quality knowledge of urban water system modelling, monitoring and management. This should include at least one (preferably both) of the following: Urban drainage systems, water distribution systems Experience with planning, management and execution of measurement and field campaigns Educational experience Proficient communication skills in English and Norwegian/Scandinavian language skills at level B2 Additional requirements for professor must be documented: Quality development in own teaching and supervision over time and a high degree of reflection on own practice Broad experience with supervision, preferably at master's/PhD level Initiate, lead and/or participate in the development of educational quality in the academic communities Competence in knowledge in use (innovation, dissemination and interaction with society) and/or Academic leadership and elected posts/appointed roles Associate professor: You must have the following qualifications required for the position of associate professor: A doctoral degree in civil/environmental engineering or another related field with a strong focus on urban water systems High-quality knowledge of urban water system modelling, monitoring and management. This should include at least one (preferably both) of the following: Urban drainage systems, water distribution systems. Experience with planning, management and execution of measurement and field campaigns Educational experience Proficient communication skills in English and Norwegian/Scandinavian language skills at level B2 ----------------- 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 Research and development work relevant to the position. Scientific production from the last six years will be emphasized. Strong pedagogical skills and teaching experien

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