PhD Candidate in Biodiversity Value Assessment for Energy Transition

• Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate
• Conduct high-quality research within the framework described above
• Produce a high-quality PhD thesis, comprising manuscripts suitable for publication in international peer-reviewed journals
• Disseminate research results to academic and non-academic audiences
• Participate actively in relevant research groups at the Gjærevoll Centre and the NOTRAP centre
• Contribute to NTNU Energy's activities
• Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign institutions

Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment.

• You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's Doctoral Programme . In particular, your previous education must be equivalent to a five-year Norwegian degree programme. Your degree must include a major independent project (minimum 30 ECTS) equivalent to a master's thesis. This corresponds to an undergraduate Bachelor degree and typically a 2-year Master's degree.
• You must have a strong and relevant academic background from your previous studies and have an average grade from your Master's degree study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to NTNU's grading scale . If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation. If you have a weaker academic background, you may be considered if you can document that you are exceptionally suited for a PhD education, for example through relevant work experience and/or peer-reviewed academic works.
• Documented quantitative and computational skills in general, and preferably within spatial data analysis and biodiversity modelling
• You must have a Master's degree in ecology or a closely related scientific field.
• Good oral and written communication and presentation skills in English.

Applicants who are about to complete their Master's degree may apply, but the degree must be completed and documented before the start of employment. The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions for general criteria for the position.

• A solid understanding of biodiversity, spatial ecology, and/or nature conservation and management
• Experience from nature management, conservation practice, or participatory and community-engaged research
• Experience from interdisciplinary research
• Good oral and written communication skills in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is an advantage

To complete a doctoral degree (PhD), it is important that you are able to:

• Work independently and in a structured way, set goals and make plans to achieve them
• Collaborate well and contribute actively to an interdisciplinary research environment
• Communicate well, and present and discuss your research with other professionals and with stakeholders
• Learn new methods and approaches, and adjust the plan for the project as needed
• Show curiosity and a strong motivation for the research

Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.

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• An exciting job with an important mission in society
• Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment
• Career guidance and follow-up during the PhD period
• Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues
• Working capital that can be used to implement the project
• Mentor programme as a new employee at NTNU
• Favorable terms as a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK)
• Free Norwegian language training at a basic level (A2)

As a PhD Candidate at NTNU, you will have access to employee benefits .

The attachments (idetailed below) must accompany the application as these documents form the basis of the application assessment. The cover letter and CV must be in English or Norwegian/a Scandinavian language. Please note: the application will only be assessed on the basis of the information we have received by the application deadline. Therefore, make sure that your application clearly shows how your skills and experience meet the criteria described above. The application and all attachments must be sent electronically via Jobbnorge.no. If you are invited to an interview, you must bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas upon request. The application must include:

• A cover letter (maximum 1 page) explaining your motivation for applying, how your background meets the selection criteria, and which research questions or approaches within the scope of the position you would be interested in developing
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor's and Master's degrees
• Your Master's thesis. If you have recently submitted your Master's thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of a completed Master's degree must be presented before taking up the position.
• Any publications other relevant research work
• Names and contact information of three relevant referees

If all, or parts, of your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education, both Bachelor's and Master's education, in addition to other higher education. If your institution uses "diploma supplement" (normal for most European institutions), you must attach this. A description of the documentation required can also be found here . If you already have a statement from Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) , please attach this as well. Joint work will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint work, you must attach a brief description of your participation. When assessing the best qualified, we emphasize necessary qualifications such as education, experience and personal suitability. Motivation for the position, ambitions, and potential for research will also count when assessing the candidates.

NTNU recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and has committed itself to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment and CoARA (responsible assessment of research and recognition of a greater breadth of academic contributions in accordance with NTNU's social mission).