The position
UiT The Arctic University of Norway has a position as Associate Professor available within Applied Analytical and Environmental Chemistry, hosted by the (IK).
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated researcher to establish a new research line in applied analytical and environmental chemistry at the Department of Chemistry. This position aims to enhance the department's focus on sustainability in both research and education. It offers a unique opportunity to develop collaborations with related research environments within the University and a diverse range of local stakeholders.
The position will be associated with the Chemical Synthesis and Analysis group at the Department of Chemistry (IK) located at the Tromsø campus. IK is one of six departments within the Faculty of Science and Technology and currently offers education at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and doctoral levels. The department provides access to advanced core facilities and research infrastructure, including mass spectrometry, HPLC/UPLC, NMR, X-ray crystallography, protein production, peptide synthesis, biomolecular modeling, and computational chemistry. A number of other specialized facilities may be accessible through cross-campus collaborations. However, the position will entail building up specialized equipment/facilities required for the new research activities. There are numerous local stakeholders with interests in analytical and environmental chemistry
The workplace is at UiT in Tromsø. You must be able to start in the position in Tromsø within a reasonable time, within 6 months after receiving the offer.
The announced position involves teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities. The successful candidate will establish an internationally competitive and active research program in applied analytical and environmental chemistry, focusing on regionally relevant challenges. The candidate will engage in scientific collaborations and cultivate professional networks at regional, national, and international levels, both within academia and the private sector. An emphasis on method development or the innovation of small-scale equipment will be considered advantageous.
We expect the position holder to develop grant applications and secure substantial external funding to support research and educational activities.
The position holder is also expected to contribute to enhancing the educational quality of the department. This includes engagement with subject-specific pedagogical literature, participation in collegial teaching development activities, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses (primarily in analytical, green, and environmental chemistry), supervising students at all levels, and disseminating research to the public.
It is expected that the participant will participate in research group collaboration and professional networks nationally and internationally, as well as in disseminating research to a wider public. It is expected that the successful candidate/position holder is willing to develop grant applications (RCN/EU).
A commitment to the department’s standards for teaching quality, recruitment, and public outreach activities is expected. You must be willing to engage in the ongoing development of the discipline and contribute to the university as a whole.
Further information about the position and UiT is available by contacting:
Prof. Jørn H. Hansen, Department of Chemistry; Phone +47 40768633, email Email
Prof. Annette Bayer, Department of Chemistry; Phone +47 77644069, email Email
Prof. Peik Haugen, Head of Department of Chemistry; Phone +47 77646474, email Email
We are seeking applicants with broad experience in applied analytical and environmental chemistry, covering a range of application areas that are preferably relevant to the department's unique location in the high north. This includes expertise in sampling and sample treatment from various sources such as water, air, soil, sediment, and biological materials. Applicants should have conducted independent original research in applied analytical and environmental chemistry at a high international standard, as evidenced by a strong scientific track record with publications in peer-reviewed journals, a research statement, and an outline of a proposal for future research. The research focus should complement existing activities within the department. Ability to secure external funding should be documented by previous applications or through the research plans.
Applicants must:
Documented mobility, participation in international research networks, and experience with outreach activities are advantageous.
We will emphasize the applicants motivation for the position and personal suitability.
We are looking for candidates who have:
Qualification requirements for the position as Associate Professor:
The assessment will emphasize scientific excellence and potential, as well as motivation and personal suitability for the position, including communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
At UiT we put emphasis on the quality, relevance and significance of the research work and not on where the work is published, in accordance with the principles of The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment ().
UiT wishes to increase the proportion of females in academic positions. In cases where two or more applicants are found to be approximately equally qualified, female applicants will be given priority.
We are seeking applicants who are motivated to educate students from undergraduate to postgraduate levels through teaching courses, conducting laboratory work, and supervising student research projects. Applicants should demonstrate broad teaching experience. Experience in developing courses and/or educational programs is advantageous
All applicants for teaching and research positions shall document their pedagogical competence.
You must have acquired basic competence for teaching and supervision at higher education level. This includes basic skills in planning, conducting, evaluating and developing teaching and guidance.
Documentation requirement
a) Applicants who have completed education or courses designed to provide teaching competence for teaching at universities and colleges, equivalent to a minimum of 200 hours, must attach diploma and curriculum for the completed course.
b) Other applicants shall describe, assess and document their competence as a teacher and supervisor. The skills must be documented in the form of a teaching portfolio.
If the pedagogical competence can be acquired within two years of appointment, applicants shall not be ranked based on pedagogical competence.
Those who do not satisfy the requirements may be appointed on a permanent basis on the condition that they satisfy the requirements within two years of appointment.
For information about basic pedagogical competence and teaching portfolio, see: https: (Only in Norwegian)
If there are no fully qualified applicants for a permanent position, an interim appointment may be made for a period of one year in a lower position.
Norwegian health policy aims to ensure that everyone, irrespective of their personal finances and where they live, has access to good health and care services of equal standard. As an employee you will become member of the which also include
The successful candidate must be willing to get involved in the ongoing development of their department and the university as a whole.
The allocation of working hours is flexible and allocated on a case-by-case basis. In general, Associate Professors will spend an equal amount of time on teaching and research and development work for teaching after time spent on other duties has been deducted. As a norm, the time resources spent on administrative duties constitutes 5 % for academic staff.
The remuneration for Associate Professor is in accordance with the State salary scale code 1011.
As a state employee, you have one of the best pension schemes availiable. For more information see: .
UiT The Arctic University in Norway is working actively to promote equality, gender balance and diversity among employees and students, and to create an inclusive and safe working environment.
We believe that inclusion and diversity is a strength and we want employees with different competencies, professional experience, life experience and perspectives.
If you have a disability, a gap in your CV or immigrant background, we encourage you to tick the box for this in your application.
If there are qualified applicants, we invite least one in each group for an interview. If you get the job, we will adapt the working conditions if you need it.
Apart from selecting the right candidates, we will only use the information for anonymous statistics.
The application must include:
Proficiency in the English language can be documented in the following ways:
Documentation has to be in English or a Scandinavian language. The application and submitted documents must be sent electronically via
The applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. The committee's mandate is to undertake an assessment of the applicants' qualifications on the basis of the written material presented by the applicants, and the detailde description draw up for the position.
The applicants who are assessed as best qualified will be called to an interview. The interview shall among other things, aim to clarify the applicants personal suitability for the position and motivations. A trial lecture may also be held.
The appointment is made in accordance with State regulations and guidelines at UiT. At our website, you will find more .
The engagement is to be made in accordance with 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.
After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.
More information about moving to Norway and working at UiT:
According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.
In case of discrepancies between the Norwegian and the English version of this description, the Norwegian version takes precedence.
Om arbeidsgiveren:
UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a multi-campus comprehensive university at the international forefront. Our vision is to be a driving force for developing the High North. The Northern Sami notion eallju, which means eagerness to work, sets the tone for this motive power at UiT. Along with students, staff and the wider community, we aim to utilise our location in Northern Norway and Sápmi, our broad and diverse research and study portfolio and interdisciplinary advantage to shape the future.
Our social mission is to provide research-based education of high quality, perform artistic development and carry out research of the highest international quality standards in the entire range from basic to applied. We will convey knowledge about disciplines and contribute to innovation. Our social mission unites UiT across various studies, research fields and large geographical distances. This demands good cooperation with trade and industry and civil society as well as with international partners. We will strengthen knowledge-based and sustainable development at a regional, national and international level.
Academic freedom and scientific and ethical principles form the basis for all UiT’s activities. Participation, co-determination, transparency and good processes will provide the decision-making basis we need to make wise and far-sighted priorities. Our students and staff will have the opportunity to develop their abilities and potential. Founded on academic integrity, we will be courageous, committed and generous in close contact with disciplines, people and contemporary developments.
We will demonstrate adaptability and seek good and purposeful utilisation of resources, so we are ready to meet the expectations and opportunities of the future. We will strengthen the quality and impact of our disciplines and core tasks through the following three strategic priority areas.
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