Associate Professor in Field Crop Production 

About the position​ The Faculty of Biosciences at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) invites applications for a full-time, permanent position as Associate Professor or Professor within functional genomics and cell biology. The successful candidate will strengthen and expand BIOVIT’s research in molecular and cell biology, with emphasis on gene-editing technologies and advanced in vitro animal model systems. You are expected to demonstrate strong collaborative skills and the ability to develop and lead research projects. You must have a proven track record of securing competitive external funding and be able to collaborate effectively with industry, academia, public authorities, and relevant organizations. You will contribute to teaching in molecular biology, cell biology, and genetics, including course development and delivery at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, as well as supervision of MSc and PhD students. The position also includes administrative responsibilities at the department, faculty, and university levels. Further information about NMBU is available at www.nmbu.no Main tasks​ • Research at a high, international level • Network and collaborate within and outside NMBU • Publish regularly in peer-reviewed international journals • Contribute to profiling the research group as a prominent player within the discipline • Teach courses in our study portfolio at BA, MA and PhD level • Development of new courses and study programs, including online courses for the continuing education market • Supervision of PhD, master and bachelor students • Administrative tasks and other joint tasks at the faculty in collaboration with colleagues and students Competence​ Required qualifications:​ Common requirements (basis for appointment as Associate Professor)​ • PhD degree in genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, or similar • Strong record of peer-reviewed publication and independent research in functional genomics, molecular biology, cell biology or related areas of research • Comprehensive lab experience within modern functional genomics, molecular biology, and cell biology techniques. • Excellent communication skills both to the scientific community and to a broader audience. • Good written and oral communication skills in Norwegian (or another Scandinavian language) and English is a prerequisite for performing the duties of the position.  • Basic course in university pedagogy (minimum 200 hours), or a commitment to obtain such competence within two years of employment (this exception does not apply to positions as professor).  Additional requirements for Professor​ • Significant scientific production beyond what is required for a doctoral degree.  • Substantial contributions to research at the highest level within the field.  • High-quality research demonstrating both breadth and depth.  • The body of work should reflect an independent research profile and the ability to address new challenges  • Sustained research activity.  • Documented ability to initiate and lead research projects and research activities.  • Documented ability to secure external funding for research projects.  • Documented national and international collaboration and network building.  • Extensive and broad experience in academic supervision at an advanced level.  • A broad range of skills in planning, implementation, and evaluation of teaching.  • A broad range of skills in systematic development work related to teaching and supervision.  • Contribution, leadership, and collaboration within academic communities related to educational quality.  • Knowledge utilization in society, dissemination, and innovation.  • Leadership roles and positions of responsibility – experience from administrative or academic-strategic work in academia. Desired qualifications​ Experience in one or more of the following areas will be an advantage:​ • Experience with writing successful grant applications, and proven record in managing research projects. • Teaching experience at the university level, and a track-record showing the successful supervision of postgraduate students. • Practical experience with gene editing and in-vitro cell biology techniques.   Personal qualities​ • Outstanding collaborative and communicative skills. • Strong, professional commitment to excellence in teaching • Ability to realize scientific synergies between individual researchers and research groups • Strong potential for independent thinking displaying initiative and careful creative thought. • Experience with building and maintaining a productive and energized research group. Remuneration and further information​ The position is placed in position code 1011 Associate Professor (NOK 720.000-1.100.000) or code 1013 Professor (NOK 900.000-1.220.400) depending on qualifications. Seniority promotion in the position.  Interested in learning more about the position? Contact Professor Sigbjørn Lien, tel: +47 913 53 715, (e-mail: sigbjorn.lien@nmbu.no). General information for applicants NMBU wants more women in permanent academic positions. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.  Application​ Send application electronically via the link "Apply for this job" at the top of this page.  Application Deadline: ​10.08.2026 Your CV must be entered in Jobbnorge's CV form and not just included as an attachment. This is in order to be able to comply with the regulations in the Public Administration Act §15. NMBU has developed a matrix for assessing qualifications, which provides examples of results/competence, documentation, and reflection for all areas of the competence profile. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the matrix and use it when applying for the position. See this page​ for more information on how to document your qualifications and write a reflection note.  The following must be included in the application: • Short application text about your motivation • Reflection note (3-6 pages) that deals with your reflections on the position's requirements 1-5 (see advertisement text) • Academic CV, diplomas and certificates • Completed template for documentation of competence, link to template here. • List of publications. Attach up to 15 scientific works that, according to assessment, are central to the production. If it is difficult to identify personal efforts in joint work, a brief account of your part of the work must be attached. Documents that cannot be sent electronically are sent in triplicate by ordinary mail marked position number 26/05666 to NMBU, Faculty of Names, P.O. Box 5003, NO-1432 Ås, within 10.082026.  Please note that the report from the expert committee will be sent to all applicants. About The Faculty of Biosciences​ The Faculty of Biosciences (BIOVIT) is dedicated to generating knowledge that supports a sustainable future for food systems and bioproduction, with a strong focus on biology, animal- and plant sciences and aquaculture. We have a large portfolio of basic and applied research projects supported by state-of-the-art facilities and research infrastructure. Our 200 staff members and 600 students, including 80 PhDs, undertake a range of projects and courses that are closely integrated with our research. In this thriving environment, we educate and train the next generation experts to solve current and future societal challenges connected to food production and climate change The Research Group The successful candidate will join the Genome Biology research group possessing expertise in genetics, evolutionary and comparative genomics, bioinformatics and systems biology. Located within the Department of Animal- and Aquacultural Sciences, this group includes 4 full-time professors, 11 researchers, 2 postdocs and 2 PhD students and 7 research technicians.  The research group (www.cigene.no) has a strong track record in both basic and applied research. Our applied research focuses on aquatic and agricultural species, utilizing genetics, ‘omics’, cell biology, and gene editing technologies to understand how genomic variation is linked to trait variation. The group’s basic research portfolio addresses fundamental principles of genome function and evolution, including karyotype evolution, gene regulation, three-dimensional genome organization, and the consequences of polyploidy. The Genome Biology research group is also closely linked with the CIGENE lab, which offers excellent wet lab facilities for automated high-throughput omics technologies and experimental cell biology

About the position​ The Department of Data Science at Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), within the Faculty of Science and Technology(REALTEK), invites applications for a PhD position in Applied Causal Machine Learning. The position is affiliated with aiD, one of Norway’s national AI research centers focused on trustworthy, data-driven AI systems for critical industries. The PhD position is for a period of 3 years, with a desired start date of 1st of October 2026. aiD is a national flagship AI centre established to develop AI systems that humans can audit, understand, and trust. The centre works with applications in domains such as energy systems, health and medicine, logistics, infrastructure, and industrial operations. The PhD project will focus on the intersection of machine learning, causal inference, and classical statistical methods. A central objective is to develop methods that move beyond correlation-based prediction toward causal reasoning, intervention-aware modelling, and interpretable AI systems. This transition from correlation to causation is considered a key challenge for trustworthy AI, particularly in settings where models support actions, interventions, and high-stakes decision-making. The candidate will work in an interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment with opportunities for collaboration across academia and industry partners nationally and internationally Main tasks​ • Pursue and complete doctoral training leading to the award of a PhD degree. • Undertake innovative and rigorous research on causal machine learning. • Disseminate research outcomes through scholarly publications and public engagement activities. • Collaborate with researchers and practitioners through the aiD network and related national initiatives. • Contribute to the scientific development and collaborative activities of the Data Science research group. • Participate in international research collaborations, conferences, and academic exchange opportunities. The successful candidate is expected to enter a plan for the progress of the work towards a PhD degree during the first months of the appointment, with a view to completing a doctorate within the PhD contract period Competence​ Required qualifications​   • A Master's degree or equivalent in in statistics, machine learning, computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, cybernetics, economics, data science, or a related field. Foreign degrees must correspond with the admission criteria for the PhD program. • In the Master’s degree, both the average grade point and grade on the Master’s thesis must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system. Applicants who have recently graduated with excellent results may be given preference. • Proficiency in both written and oral English in correspondence with the admission criteria for the PhD program. • Solid mathematics, including multi-dimensional calculus, linear algebra, probability theory, (Bayesian) statistics, optimization and elementary graph theory • Familiar with machine learning and deep learning • Programming experience (Python or Julia) and their ecosystems (numpy, scipy, matplotlib) • Strong analytical and quantitative skills • Personal suitability and motivation for the position.   Qualifications considered an advantage​   • Experience with research on causality • Experience with advanced Bayesian statistics, optimization or graph theory • Experience with modern DeepLearning • Domain knowledge in one or more application field of aiD Personal qualities​ • Curiosity • Ability to both work in groups and independent • Good collaboration skills and an ability to join interdisciplinary academic communities • Good communicative skills Remuneration and further information​ Salary in position as PhD Research Fellow, position code 1017, 550 800 NOK. For exceptionally well qualified candidates a higher salary may be considered. By applying, the candidate confirms that information and documentation submitted via the job application may also be used by NMBU in a possible admission process to the PhD program. Admission to a PhD program is a prerequisite for appointment to the PhD position. For professional and social interactions, the candidate is expected to be physically present at NMBU on a daily basis. Employment is to be made in accordance with Regulations to the Universities and University Colleges Act and Regulations for the PhD degree at the Norwegian University of Life Science (NMBU) , and in accordance with the Civil Servant Act, the Security Act, and the Export Control Act. For further information, please contact Associate Professor Alexander Stasik, (e-mail: alexander.johannes.stasik@nmbu.no). Application​ Send application electronically via the link "Apply for this job" at the top of this page. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form. Application Deadline: 31.08.2026​ Your CV must be entered in Jobbnorge's CV form and not just included as an attachment. This is in order to be able to comply with the regulations to the Public Administration Act §15. Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged. Applicants invited for an interview are expected to present original diplomas and certificates. The following documents must be attached to the application:   • Motivation letter • CV • Certified copies of relevant academic diplomas and certificates. Diplomas, transcripts and diploma supplements that are not in Norwegian or English must be uploaded in the original language. An English translation of these documents must also be attached. • Applicants from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a diploma supplement, or a similar document, which describes in detail the study program and grading system. • Documentation of proficiency in written and oral English in accordance with Forskrift for graden philosophiae doctor (ph.d.) ved Norges miljø- og biovitenskapelige universitet - Lovdata • Additional relevant documentation of professional knowledge (for example, list of scientific works). If it is difficult to judge the applicant’s contribution for publications with multiple authors, a short description of the applicant’s contribution must be included. About The Faculty of Science and Technology​ REALTEK is NMBU’s Faculty of Science and Technology, with strong interdisciplinary research environments spanning data science, machine learning, engineering, robotics, physics, mathematics, and sustainable technology development. The faculty emphasizes applied, solution-oriented research connected to societal and industrial challenges, particularly within sustainability, infrastructure, energy, and digital transformation. The Department of Data Science is one of Norway’s early dedicated academic environments in data science and applied machine learning. The department combines expertise in machine learning, statistical modelling, scientific computing, optimization, and data management, with close collaboration across engineering and applied sciences at NMBU. Research activities are strongly application-driven and connected to real-world domains including healthcare, environmental systems, robotics, industrial processes, and sensor data analytics. What is it really like to work at the Faculty of Science and Technology (REALTEK) at NMBU?