Associate Professor in Quantitative Research Methodology

Associate Professor in Pharmacoepidemiology and Health Data Analytics

University of Oslo

About the position​ We invite applications for a full time permanent position as Associate Professor in Pharmacoepidemiology and Health Data Analytics at the Section for Pharmaceutics and Social Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy, University of Oslo. About the Department and what they are looking for in this position​ The Department of Pharmacy at the University of Oslo is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and innovative researcher with strong scientific, educational and collaborative skills in pharmacoepidemiology, health data analytics and real-world evidence generation.  The Department has a strong interdisciplinary environment covering key areas of pharmaceutical sciences. Through cutting-edge research, extensive national and international collaborations, and an integrated five-year Master’s programme in Pharmacy, the Department is a leading contributor to pharmaceutical research and education in Norway. We maintain close collaborations with healthcare services, regulatory authorities, public health institutions, and the pharmaceutical and health technology sectors. The successful candidate must be able to teach social pharmacy within the professional pharmacy programme at the Department. The position will be affiliated with the Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety (PharmaSafe) research group in the Section for Pharmaceutics and Social Pharmacy. The research group has extensive experience in pharmacoepidemiology and real-world evidence generation using nationwide Norwegian health registries and population-based cohorts to study use, effectiveness and safety of medications and vaccines. Combined with access to advanced e-infrastructure, secure analysis platforms and strong national and international collaborations, the research environment offers unique opportunities for high-impact research using linked healthcare data.    The successful candidate is expected to strengthen the Department’s research in pharmacoepidemiology, health data analytics and AI-enabled real-world evidence generation with a particular emphasis on the innovative use of large-scale healthcare datasets. The Department will relocate to the new Life Science Building (Livsvitenskapsbygningen- UiO:Livsvitenskap) in 2026. This move will provide unique opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers in epidemiology, biostatistics, informatics, machine learning, artificial intelligence and precision medicine. The Department leads the UiO:Real-World Evidence (UiO:RWE) convergence environment, a strategic interdisciplinary initiative in the Life Science building that promotes innovative use of health data and real-world evidence across the University. The successful candidate will become part of this interdisciplinary environment and contribute to its research, educational and collaborative activities. Teaching and supervision are important part of the position, and the overall workload is typically balanced between research, teaching and academic leadership.  The Department is a partner in the national research school in epidemiology, EPINOR, through which PhD candidates gain access to specialized courses, networking opportunities, and a broad national research community. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to EPINOR's research and training activities and help strengthen the Department's role within the network. Your main tasks will be​ • Conduct and lead internationally competitive research within pharmacoepidemiology, health data analytics, and the use of machine learning for real-world evidence generation. • Develop and apply innovative methods for analysing large-scale healthcare data, including advanced epidemiological, statistical, computational approaches.  • Initiate, lead and contribute to externally funded national and international research projects.  • Teach and supervise students at bachelor, master, PhD and postdoctoral level at the Department of Pharmacy.   • Contribute to the development of courses and educational activities within pharmacoepidemiology and health data science.  • Contribute to the Department's strategic initiatives within health data analysis and digital life science, including the UiO:Real-World Evidence (UiO:RWE) convergence environment and the Norwegian Research School in Epidemiology (EPINOR).  • Strengthening collaboration with healthcare services, regulatory authorities, public health institutions, industry and national and international research networks.  • Participate in academic leadership, including course development, examination duties, and other administrative responsibilities as required.   More information about the position​ Applicants must document academic qualifications in their field, equivalent to an Associate professor position. The successful applicant must be able to teach at all levels and to supervise Master and PhD students.  The successful applicant may furthermore be required to take on other teaching duties and administrative tasks, by request from the Department or the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.  What skills are important in this role?​ Required qualifications that must be documented in the application::​ • The successful applicant must have completed a PhD in pharmacoepidemiology, epidemiology, health data science, biostatistics or closely related discipline. • A master’s degree in pharmacy, medicine, public health or pharmacoepidemiology or an equivalent relevant field.  • Documented knowledge of European therapy guidelines and pharmaceutical traditions is required. Strong candidates familiar only with American therapy guidelines and traditions may also be considered but must demonstrate a clear plan and strong motivation to acquire knowledge of Norwegian and European systems upon appointment. • A strong and consistent scientific track record, with publications in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals relevant to the position. Particular emphasis will be placed on scientific output from the past five years. • Demonstrated ability and clear potential to attract external research funding. • Pedagogical qualifications and teaching and supervision experience at all levels will be an important factor in the evaluation process and should be well documented in a teaching portfolio. The applicant should describe her/his qualifications in view of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) framework which includes: • Focus on student learning • A clear development over time • A researching approach • A collegial attitude and practice • The successful candidate who at the time of appointment cannot document sufficient teaching qualifications (minimum formal requirement is a 200 hours pedagogical programme) will be required to obtain such qualifications within a two-year period. • Teaching in the pharmacy program is conducted primarily in Norwegian. The successful candidate must demonstrate proficiency in English and a Scandinavian language sufficient for teaching, supervision and administrative duties. Candidates who do not document Scandinavian language proficiency at minimum B2 level at the time of appointment must demonstrate clear prior ability to acquire languages and commit to reaching the required level in Norwegian within three years. Applications that do not convincingly demonstrate both ability and commitment to meeting this requirement will not be prioritised. Desired qualifications:​ • Strong experience in pharmacoepidemiology, including advanced epidemiological methods and work with large healthcare data sources (e.g. registries, EHRs). • Expertise in health data analytics, including advanced statistical modelling, machine learning and/or artificial intelligence applied to healthcare data. • Experience in regulatory science, pharmacovigilance or real-world evidence generation.  • Strong programming skills and experience using statistical software and programming languages commonly applied in health data research, such as R, Python, SAS, SQL or equivalent. • Experience with common data models (e.g. OMOP, EPICORE or similar), large-scale healthcare data infrastructures, and reproducible research practices.  • Documented experience in initiating, leading and managing research projects and collaborations.  • Experience supervising PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers. • Participation in interdisciplinary research environments and academic leadership roles. • Experience with academic administration or institutional responsibilities. • An established international research network and active collaboration profile.   All candidates and projects will have to undergo a check versus national export, sanctions and security regulations. Candidates may be excluded based on these checks. Primary checkpoints are the Export Control regulation, the Sanctions regulation, and the national security regulation. What are we looking for in you?​ We are seeking a candidate who demonstrates:​ • High motivation, work capacity and commitment to academic excellence, with the ability to independently drive research, teaching and collaborative activities forward. • A clear sense of scientific direction and the ability to develop a sustainable and competitive research profile. • Strong collaboration and networking skills, combined with the ability to take scientific and organisational leadership. • The ability to contribute to a positive, inclusive, and productive research and teaching environment. • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex scientific concepts clearly to students, colleagues and broader audiences. • A constructive and collegial working style, with willingness to contribute to shared responsibilities within the Department. • A genuine interest in contributing to education in pharmacy and social pharmacy, including professional training programmes.   The successful candidate should have an international profile with respect to the above criteria. The candidate for this position will be selected based on excellence and fit with the section’s research profile. We can offer you​ • An exciting academic position in one of Europe’s most data-rich health research environments, with access to unique national health registries, advanced e-infrastructure and secure data platforms. • Modern facilities in the new Life Science Building. • Opportunities for academic leadership and career development. • Committed colleagues in a good working environment.  • Good welfare schemes. • Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours.  A workplace with good development and career opportunities. • Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes. • Salary in position as Associate Professor (position code 1011) in salary range NOK from 750 000 - to 950 000, ​depending on competence and experience. From the salary, two % is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.  We need different perspectives in our work​ University of Oslo is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at  uio.no. We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues, could you be the next one? We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures. If you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps (Norwegian), we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the Employer portal (Norwegian). The selections made in the job application portal are used for anonymized statistics that all state employers include in their annual reports. More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here. We hope you will apply for the position with us.   How to apply​ The application must include:​ • Application letter • A research position paper (1–4 pages) describing the applicant’s vision and scientific ambitions for the near future, as well as strategies for collaboration and for identifying synergies with the existing group. • A detailed CV, including a complete list of education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative management, project acquisition and coordination experience, and other qualifying activities. • Copies of educational certificates, PhD diploma, transcript of records and letters of recommendation • A complete list of publications and academic merits and awards (if not included in the CV) • Full text of up to 10 selected scientific publications the applicant wishes to include in the evaluation • A document discussing the importance, interrelation, and relevance of the selected papers for this position • Educational portfolio of 3–6 pages documenting educational competence and experience, including a reflection note in which your own teaching practice and view of learning is anchored in the SoTL framework (focus on student learning, development over time, a researching approach and a collegial attitude and practice)  • List of reference persons: 2–3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number) Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for this job". When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language. General information​ As a general rule an interview will be used in the appointment process, usually supplemented with a trial teaching session. The basis for assessment will be the scientific production of the applicant, the teaching portfolio, pedagogical and educational qualifications, the applicant’s qualifications within leadership and administration, other qualifications as well as general personal suitability for the position. In ranking the competent applicants, the full range of qualifications will be considered and explicitly assessed. Rules for appointments to associate professorships.  https://www.uio.no/english/about/regulations/personnel/academic/rules-appointment-professor.html Rules for the assessment and weighting of pedagogical competence for appointments to permanent academic posts which include teaching duties:  https://www.uio.no/english/about/regulations/personnel/academic/rules-basic-pedagogical-competence.html Guide for applicants for Professor and Associate professor positions - University of Oslo https://www.uio.no/english/about/regulations/personnel/academic/guide-applicants.html 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. The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results, see: http://www.uio.no/english/for-employees/employment/work-results/

Associate Professor in theoretical or computational quantum technology

University of Oslo

About the position​ A permanent position as Associate Professor in theoretical or computational quantum science and technology is available at the Department of Physics, under the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. More information about the position ​ The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and the Department of Physics have a strategic goal of strengthening research and educational activities in quantum science and -technology (QST). The successful applicant is expected to take a leading role in realizing this vision. QST activities in the department are growing and presently span both experimental and theoretical research, as well as quantum physics education research. On the experimental side, our main focus is on semiconductor materials for quantum sensing, and fundamental studies of quantum material properties. Theoretical activities include research on quantum information theory, quantum algorithms, quantum engineering, many-body theories for quantum technologies, quantum machine learning, and fundamental quantum science. There are strong ties to related activities in the Department of Mathematics and at the Hylleraas Center for quantum chemistry.  Two newly established research centers in quantum technology, the Centre for Defects in Semiconductors for Quantum Sensing (link) and the Centre for Quantum Computing and Applications (link), serve as important catalysts for increasing collaboration across departments and with research institutes and industry. There is also growing national, Nordic, and international collaboration in both quantum research and education. This position is focused on strengthening research and education within theoretical and/or computational QST in the department.  Job description/ main tasks ​ The successful candidate is expected to strengthen the department’s strategic effort in quantum science and -technology, with particular focus on theoretical and computational approaches. Relevant research background includes, but is not limited to, quantum algorithms, quantum optimization, quantum simulation, quantum engineering, theoretical and computational many-body physics, quantum sensing, quantum materials, and fundamental aspects of quantum science relevant to quantum technology.  The candidate’s expertise should align with and complement our existing research strengths, with the potential to deepen interaction across research sections and departments within the faculty. It is an advantage if the candidate’s research activities have relevance to strategic initiatives at UiO. The successful candidate is expected to establish and lead an outstanding independent research program, participate in and coordinate collaborative networks and projects, supervise students and post-doctoral researchers, actively pursue national and international research funding, contribute to teaching at all levels within the Department, and promote productive interaction between academia and society. The appointed person is expected to play an important role in strengthening the new Bachelor’s program in quantum technology, and the new Master’s program in quantum science and -technology. This includes teaching relevant courses and supervising students for their master’s and PhD degrees. Moreover, the candidate should be able to teach general physics courses at the bachelor’s level.  The position will also involve administrative duties according to current regulations by the Department or Faculty.  What skills are important in this role?​ Required qualifications:​ • The successful applicant must have completed a Master’s degree in physics and a PhD in physics or a related field central for the position. • Postdoctoral experience. • Documented high quality research in a relevant field, demonstrating ability for independent and significant scientific production after the PhD. The main emphasis will be on the candidate’s scientific production from the last five years​. • Experience with attracting external research funding and leading scientific research projects • Experience with scientific programming and the use of numerical methods in research and education • Documented teaching experience and ability to take active part in teaching and supervising students at all levels. The applicant should describe her/his qualifications in view of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) framework which includes: • Focus on student learning • A clear development over time • A researching approach • A collegial attitude and practice   • The successful candidate who at the time of appointment cannot document sufficient teaching qualifications (minimum formal requirement is a 200 hours pedagogical programme) will be required to obtain such qualifications within a two-year period. • The successful candidate must demonstrate mastery of both English and one of the Scandinavian languages as working languages, in order to be able to teach and otherwise be able to participate in all functions the position may involve. If the successful candidate does not have sufficient mastery of a Scandinavian language, B2 level, the candidate will be required to learn sufficient Norwegian within three years of employment. The following desired qualifications will be prioritized in the assessment: ​ • Potential to align with existing strategic initiatives in QST and to promote collaboration between sections and departments. • Ability to teach courses on quantum computing, computational physics, many-body physics, quantum machine learning or similar topics, in addition to basic physics courses. • Proven track record of attracting external funding from the most competitive funding schemes (ERC or similar). • Motivation for development and redesign of courses and teaching methods, and motivation to take part in developing and improving study programs. • Experience with communicating university level research and education to a wider (non-scientific) audience. All candidates and projects will have to undergo a check versus national export, sanctions and security regulations. Candidates may be excluded based on these checks. Primary checkpoints are the Export Control regulation, the Sanctions regulation, and the national security regulation. What are we looking for in you?​ Personal skills:​ • Ability to create and contribute to a well-functioning, inclusive and productive research environment • Organizational and networking skills, ability to collaborate and conduct scientific leadership • Positive and enthusiastic attitude The successful candidate should have an international profile with respect to the above criteria. The candidate for this position will be selected based on excellence and fit with the section’s research profile. We can offer you​ • Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development. • Committed colleagues in a good working environment.  • Good welfare schemes. • Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours.  A workplace with good development and career opportunities. • Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes. • Salary in position as Associate Professor (position code 1011) in salary range NOK from 700 000 - 850 000, ​depending on competence and experience. From the salary, two % is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.  Inclusive work life and diversity at UiO​ Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives. If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview. We especially encourage women to apply. More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here.   How to apply​ The application must include:​ • Application letter with a statement of motivation and research interests • A detailed CV, including a complete list of education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience, project acquisition and coordination experience, and other qualifying activities • A research plan (max. 5 pages) including possible synergies with relevant research sections at the Department of Physics and other departments at the University of Oslo • Copies of educational certificates, PhD diploma, transcript of records and letters of recommendation • A complete list of publications and academic merits and awards (if not included in the CV) • Summary of up to three selected scientific publications the applicant wishes to include in the evaluation describing their significance and impact. A copy of these publications (or an open access link to these) must be provided. • Educational portfolio of 3–6 pages documenting educational competence and experience, including a reflection note in which your own teaching practice and view of learning is anchored in the SoTL framework (focus on student learning, development over time, a researching approach and a collegial attitude and practice)  • List of reference persons: 2–3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number) Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for this job". When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language. General information​ As a general rule an interview will be used in the appointment process, usually supplemented with a trial teaching session. The basis for assessment will be the scientific production of the applicant, the teaching portfolio, pedagogical and educational qualifications, the applicant’s qualifications within leadership and administration, other qualifications as well as general personal suitability for the position. In ranking the competent applicants, the full range of qualifications will be considered and explicitly assessed. Rules for appointments to associate professorships.  https://www.uio.no/english/about/regulations/personnel/academic/rules-appointment-professor.html Rules for the assessment and weighting of pedagogical competence for appointments to permanent academic posts which include teaching duties:  https://www.uio.no/english/about/regulations/personnel/academic/rules-basic-pedagogical-competence.html Guide for applicants for Professor and Associate professor positions - University of Oslo https://www.uio.no/english/about/regulations/personnel/academic/guide-applicants.html 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. The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results, see: http://www.uio.no/english/for-employees/employment/work-results/

Associate Professor in Geomechanics and Geohazards

University of Oslo

About the Department and what they are looking for in this position​ We invite applications for a full time position as Associate Professor in Geomechanics & Geohazards is available at the Department of Geosciences. The Department of Geosciences (GEO) ​at the University of Oslo is part of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science and is a leading research unit in Europe. The Department covers a wide breadth of topics, from mantle and lithosphere dynamics on Earth and other planets, via surface processes in the boundary layers between Earth’s surface and atmosphere, to the dynamics and interactions in the Earth's crust, soils, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. The Department of Geosciences has defined a strategy focusing on four main themes that cut across the Department: 1.    Dynamics of the solid Earth and planets 2.    Climate change and the coupled Earth system 3.    Environmental geosciences 4.    Geoscience in the Arctic The Department aims to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and hosts important contributors to the IPCC (UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change). The staff consists of approximately 40 professors and associate professors, in addition to postdoctoral fellows, PhD candidates, researchers, and technical and administrative staff. In total, the Department currently has around 200 employees, one Centre of Excellence and, at present, seven grants from the European Research Council (ERC), along with numerous other grants from public and private institutions. The Department is organized in six sections: • Basin Studies • Crustal Processes • Centre for Planetary Habitability [PHAB, Centre of Excellence] • Environmental Geoscience • Physical Geography and Hydrology • Meteorology and Oceanography and a group in geoscience didactics. The Department offers two bachelor study programmes “Geology and Geography” and “Geophysics and Climate” and one MSc-programme in “Geosciences”.  This position is primarily associated with the Crustal Processes section that mostly works with geological processes related to rock deformation (fracture, friction, creep), fluid flow in crustal rocks (water, gas, magma), and fluid-rock interactions. Researchers develop studies from the atomic scale to the lithospheric scale, with applications in the domains of Solid Earth geohazards, porous media, critical raw materials, and large-scale tectonics. Research in the section uses field work, analytical and imaging techniques, modelling, data science, and experiments, and aims to unravel the processes that shape the evolution of the Earth’s crust, and their effects on the environment. The section consists of 40 people, and at present is organised under a Faculty centre between Geoscience and Physics (Njord Centre). General information about the position​ Applicants must document academic qualifications in their field at a level equivalent to an Associate Professor. The position will be based at the University of Oslo. The successful candidate must be able to teach at all levels and supervise Master’s and PhD students. The successful candidate may also be required to take on other teaching duties and administrative tasks when requested by the Department or the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The working time in the position is divided approximately as follows: 45% research, 45% education, and 10% administrative tasks. The position is closely linked to the Department’s strategy by contributing to “research-based knowledge with societal relevance linked to climate, environment, energy, natural hazards, and sustainable use of resources”. The duties therefore include research, teaching, supervision, and dissemination/communication within both geomechanics and geohazards. The position will serve as a link between the Department’s expertise in various research fields relevant to geohazards (including geophysics, geomechanics, geomorphology, hydrology, hydrogeology and environmental geology). One of our aims is to advance the understanding of slow and rapid rock mass and granular material movements by developing and applying advanced methods and models that contribute to solving fundamental scientific and societal challenges related to geohazards. Your main tasks will be​ Your main research-related tasks​ will be: • Conduct cutting-edge fundamental research with broad international impact in geomechanics with applications to geohazards (earthquakes, landslides, and other gravitational instabilities). • Develop advanced numerical models for improving the simulation, the analysis, and the prediction of geohazards, as well as the application of tools and concepts from other disciplines (e.g. physics, data science) to geomechanics. • Attract substantial external research funding (e.g., from EU Horizon programmes, the Research Council of Norway, the Norwegian Directorate for Water Resources and Energy, and related funding bodies). • Promote collaboration with external partners such as the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), the Norwegian Seismic Array (NORSAR), and other relevant institutions.   Your main teaching-related tasks​ will be to actively contribute to teaching at both bachelor’s and master’s level in topics related to geomechanics and geohazards, including landslides in granular materials and water/rock interactions. At present, the following 10 ECTS courses are offered at the Department of Geosciences:  • GEO3034 (Geohazards) • GEO4131 (Geomechanics)  • GEO4151 (Earthquakes and Volcanoes) • GEO4171 (Floods, Avalanches, Landslides)  The candidate is expected to take primary responsibility for up to two courses and supervise master’s theses in these subject areas. Course responsibility does not imply giving all lectures, but to organise lectures and lab-exercises in the course. Experience and/or interest in fieldwork is also desirable. We expect mainly physical attendance at the University of Oslo. More information about the position​ Applicants must document academic qualifications in their field, equivalent to an Associate professor position. The successful applicant must be able to teach at all levels and to supervise Master and PhD students.  The successful applicant may furthermore be required to take on other teaching duties and administrative tasks, by request from the Department or the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.  What skills are important in this role?​ Assessment of candidates will be based on scientific and educational excellence, as for example reflected in the quality of peer-reviewed publications, scientific relevance, ability to attract external funding, and other evidence of impact. The main emphasis will be on the candidate’s performance during the last five years. We expect the candidate having a scientific track record at a high international level that demonstrates the ability to fund and lead research projects. Required qualifications:​ • The successful applicant must have completed a PhD in geology, geomechanics, or geophysics or related fields, with a focus on e.g., geomechanics, structural geology, civil engineering or geomorphology.  • Documented post-doctoral or equivalent experience and a strong scientific track record within areas of the mechanics of geomaterials (solid rocks and/or granular materials), computational methods in mechanics or geophysics, and solid earth geohazards including earthquakes, landslides and other gravitational instabilities. • Ability to collaborate across scientific disciplines. • Documented potential for acquisition of external research funding. • Pedagogical qualifications and teaching and supervision experience at all levels will be an important factor in the evaluation process and should be well documented in a teaching portfolio. The applicant should describe her/his qualifications in view of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) framework which includes: • Focus on student learning • A clear development over time • A researching approach • A collegial attitude and practice • The successful candidate who at the time of appointment cannot document sufficient teaching qualifications (minimum formal requirement is a 200 hours pedagogical programme) will be required to obtain such qualifications within a two-year period. • The successful candidate must demonstrate mastery of both English and one of the Scandinavian languages as working languages, in order to be able to teach and otherwise be able to participate in all functions the position may involve. If the successful candidate does not have sufficient mastery of a Scandinavian language, B2 level, the candidate will be required to learn sufficient Norwegian within  three years of employment. Desired qualifications:​ • Candidates should be able to establish, lead and conduct research projects, also as a collaborator.  • An international network, experience with outreach activities, collegiality, and the ability to contribute to a good working environment. • Experience in scientific and administrative management, as the person appointed will be expected to take on some administrative duties. • Additional competences in experimental and applied and/or field studies will be considered an advantage. All candidates and projects will have to undergo a check versus national export, sanctions and security regulations. Candidates may be excluded based on these checks. Primary checkpoints are the Export Control regulation, the Sanctions regulation, and the national security regulation. What are we looking for in you?​ Personal skills:​ • Ability to create and contribute to a well-functioning, inclusive and productive research environment • Strong networking skills, ability to collaborate and conduct scientific leadership • Ability to cooperate and communicate well with other members of staff The successful candidate should have an international profile with respect to the above criteria. The candidate for this position will be selected based on excellence and fit with the section’s research profile. We can offer you​ • Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development. • Committed colleagues in a good working environment.  • Good welfare schemes. • Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours.  A workplace with good development and career opportunities. • Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes. • Salary in position as Associate Professor (position code 1011) in salary range NOK from 850 000 - to 950 000, ​depending on competence and experience. From the salary, two % is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.  Inclusive work life and diversity at UiO​ UiO is an open and internationally-oriented university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at UiO's policy for diversity, equality and inclusion - University of Oslo. We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues, could you be the next one? We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures.  We especially encourage women to apply. If you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps (Norwegian), we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations.  The selections made in the job application portal are used for anonymized statistics that all state employers include in their annual reports. More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here. How to apply​ The application must include:​ • Application letter • A research position paper (max. 5 pages) describing the applicant’s vision and scientific ambitions for the nearest future • A detailed CV, including a complete list of education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative management, project acquisition and coordination experience, and other qualifying activities. • Copies of educational certificates, PhD diploma, transcript of records and letters of recommendation • A complete list of publications and academic merits and awards (if not included in the CV) • Full text of up to 10 selected scientific publications the applicant wishes to include in the evaluation • A document discussing the importance, interrelation, and relevance of the selected papers for this position • Educational portfolio of 3–6 pages documenting educational competence and experience, including a reflection note in which your own teaching practice and view of learning is anchored in the SoTL framework (focus on student learning, development over time, a researching approach and a collegial attitude and practice)  • List of reference persons: 2–3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number) Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for this job". When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language. General information​ As a general rule an interview will be used in the appointment process, usually supplemented with a trial teaching session. The basis for assessment will be the scientific production of the applicant, the teaching portfolio, pedagogical and educational qualifications, the applicant’s qualifications within leadership and administration, other qualifications as well as general personal suitability for the position. In ranking the competent applicants, the full range of qualifications will be considered and explicitly assessed. Rules for appointments to associate professorships.  https://www.uio.no/english/about/regulations/personnel/academic/rules-appointment-professor.html Rules for the assessment and weighting of pedagogical competence for appointments to permanent academic posts which include teaching duties:  https://www.uio.no/english/about/regulations/personnel/academic/rules-basic-pedagogical-competence.html Guide for applicants for Professor and Associate professor positions - University of Oslo https://www.uio.no/english/about/regulations/personnel/academic/guide-applicants.html 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. The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results, see: http://www.uio.no/english/for-employees/employment/work-results/