Junior Researcher in Systems Engineering for Drones Operation
About the position
The Faculty of Technology, Natural Sciences, and Maritime Sciences has a vacancy for a full-time temporary post in Systems Engineering from 1 September 2023. Employment for two years, with possible extension within the project timeframe.
The position relates to the Department of Science and Industry Systems and reports to the Head of Department. The place of work is Campus Kongsberg.
About the project
The research is associated with a European project, entitled AI4HyDrop, funded by the Horizon Europe under the SESAR Joint Undertaking programme. The goal of the project is to delineate, develop and evaluate concepts of operations and a set of enabling technologies aimed at insuring the safe separation of drones (from each other’s and from Manned aviation) in the U-space environment with a special focus on densely populated areas. The research goal aims to investigate how the U-Space can be safely defined by designing an airspace management structure, automatic allocation for drone’s flight routes using AI, Traffic safety, methods for drone’s deconfliction, etc.
The candidate will work in close collaboration with the project leader at USN. The work will give the candidate a unique experience in working in Europeans projects. Candidates that are interested in research at EU level are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a master’s degree in systems engineering, or computer science, business, logistics, aerospace engineering. The applicant must have gained the degree within the commencement date.
The candidate must have the ability to work independently and at the same time have the motivation to share knowledge and take part in teamwork. Personal suitability for the position will be emphasised.
When assessing applicants, emphasis will be placed on:
- Scientific and educational qualifications.
- Research management, participation and research projects and research dissemination is considered as beneficial.
- Experience from research-driven innovation and industry collaboration is beneficial.
- The applicant should be fluent in English orally and in writing. Proficiency in one of the Scandinavian languages (Norwegian, Swedish or Danish) is an advantage, but is not required.
- Personal suitability and motivation for the post.
We offer
- Exciting and educational academic environment with stimulating work.
- Good opportunities for competence and career development.
- Inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues.
- Good pension scheme and favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
- Employee benefits, including opportunity to exercise during working hours.
Salary
The position as junior researcher (1108 Forsker) is placed in the state salary scale at levels (NOK 516 800 – 646 000) depending on seniority. A statutory contribution will be made from the employee’s salary to the state pension plan.
Salary grade according to seniority and competence. Statutory amounts for the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund will be deducted from salary.
Other information
The person appointed must comply with the laws, regulations and agreements that apply at any given time to the post.
The University contributes to the Inkluderingsdugnaden (a voluntary scheme to promote inclusion), and it is our aim that our employees, to the fullest extent possible, shall reflect the diversity of the general population. We therefore encourage qualified applicants with disabilities to apply for the post. The University will facilitate the workplace for employees with disabilities.
Please note that approved work permit is a prerequisite for the employment.
Pursuant to section 25, 2nd paragraph of the Freedom of Information Act, information on the applicant may be disclosed even if the applicant has requested not be included on the list of applicants. Applicants will be notified if such requests are not allowed.
Contact information
For more information about the position, please contact:
Prof.Dr. Aurilla Aurélie Arntzen at the Department of Science and Industry Systems, email/phone: [email protected] / +47 92248851.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact:
HR-advisor Live Rykkje Lindgård, email: [email protected]
How to apply
The University of South-Eastern Norway makes use of online application management. Applicants to the post must register their application and CV with enclosures online via the Jobbnorge recruitment portal by clicking on the link on the right-hand side - “Søk stillingen” (Apply for the post).
The following documents shall be attached to the online application:
- Certified copies of diplomas from a university college/university and certificates.
- Contact information for three references.
- Applicants with higher education taken outside the EU/EEA must attach approval of higher education from NOKUT.
Please note that all documents must be in a Scandinavian language or in English. Any translations must be certified.
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The University has been awarded a Charter & Code certificate by the European Commission, and is entitled to use the HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R) logo. The University is also a member of the EURAXESS network, which contributes to good working conditions for mobile researchers.