Postdoctoral fellow position in the borealization of terrestrial ecosystems

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Poste de Chercheur Postdoctoral en Borealisation des Écosystèmes Terrestres

Une Opportunité de Recherche à NTNU

Entreprise : NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) est l’une des principales institutions académiques de Norvège, axée sur l’éducation technique et scientifique. Localisée dans trois villes, avec son siège à Trondheim, NTNU compte 9 000 employés et 43 000 étudiants engagés à générer un savoir pour un meilleur monde.

Description du Poste

Titre du poste : Postdoctoral Fellow Position in the Borealization of Terrestrial Ecosystems

La NTNU propose un poste de chercheur postdoctoral d’une durée de trois ans, conçu pour permettre aux candidats de développer un profil de recherche solide et d’acquérir une expérience précieuse qui pourrait être pertinente pour une future carrière académique. Cette position est une occasion unique de s’engager dans un réseau international dédié à l’étude des changements écologiques dans les écosystèmes les plus septentrionaux du monde.

Objectifs et Projet

Le projet fait partie du Nordic Borealization Network, financé par NordForsk, qui vise à explorer les implications des changements en cours à la frontière biometrique forêt-toundra. Ce réseau se concentre sur des sujets tels que l’encroissement des espèces ligneuses, l’expansion des espèces non indigènes, et les variations de la composition et des processus des communautés biotiques.

Le candidat retenu sera chargé de coordonner le réseau, de mener des recherches et de rédiger des articles scientifiques traitant des taux passés et présents de borealisation, ainsi que de prédire les tendances futures dans ce domaine.

Responsabilités Principales

Coordonner le Nordic Borealization Network.
Diriger des efforts collaboratifs pour quantifier la borealisation au sein de l’Arctique terrestre.
Identifier des opportunités de financement pour des projets communs.
Conduire des activités de recherche sous le thème de la borealisation.
Communiquer avec divers groupes d’intérêts pour assurer la pertinence des activités du réseau.

Critères de Sélection

Le candidat doit posséder un doctorat pertinent en écologie ou dans des domaines similaires, avec une solide expérience en recherche écologique. Des compétences exceptionnelles en communication, tant à l’écrit qu’à l’oral, en anglais sont également requises. La capacité à travailler en milieu international et une expérience dans la gestion de projets sont des atouts supplémentaires.

Environnement de Travail

NTNU offre un environnement de travail stimulant et inclusif, favorisant le développement professionnel au moyen d’une guidance de carrière durant tout le programme postdoctoral. Une formation en langue norvégienne est également proposée.

Conditions Salaires et Conditions de Travail

Le salaire brut annuel pour ce poste est d’environ 604 900 NOK, ce qui est soumis à imposition, avec un déduire de 2 % pour la pension publique norvégienne. Le poste est conditionnel à un financement externe, soulignant l’importance d’une adaptabilité constante aux évolutions académiques et organisationnelles.

Comment Postuler

Les candidats intéressés sont invités à soumettre leur candidature avant le 31 août 2025. Les documents requis incluent un CV, une lettre de motivation, des relevés de notes et d’autres publications pertinentes. Ce processus vise à assurer une évaluation équitable et rigoureuse des candidatures.

Diversité et Inclusion

NTNU s’engage à promouvoir la diversité et l’égalité des chances au sein de son personnel. Cela inclut une volonté de recruter des candidats issus de différentes origines, expériences et perspectives, en favorisant un environnement où chaque individu peut contribuer à la mission sociétale de recherche et d’éducation.

Pour plus d’informations sur ce poste ou le processus de recrutement, les candidats peuvent contacter le professeur James D. M. Speed, ou la responsable des ressources humaines, Anne Karin Henning.

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📅 Date de publication de l’offre : Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:17:35 GMT

🏢 Entreprise : NTNU

📍 Lieu : Trondheim, Trøndelag

💼 Intitulé du poste : Postdoctoral fellow position in the borealization of terrestrial ecosystems

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📝 Description du poste : Postdoctoral fellow position in the borealization of terrestrial ecosystemsThe Department of Natural history has a vacancy for aThis is NTNUNTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.You can find more information about working at NTNU and the application process .About the positionAre you ready to take your research career to the next level?We offer an exciting 3-year postdoctoral position that gives you the opportunity to develop a strong profile as researcher. You will also gain valuable experience that might be relevant for your further career. The purpose of a postdoctoral position is for the employee to build up a researcher profile and competence that qualifies the person to apply for a position as associate professor. The position may also provide other competence with relevance for the postdoctoral fellow’s further career. Become part of our research environment and take the next step in your career with us.Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department.This postdoctoral position will position you at the core of an international network driving research into ecological change in the world’s northernmost ecosystems, allowing you to develop research, coordination, and leadership skills. You will benefit from close interaction with a broad group of researchers across the network.About the projectThe postdoctoral fellowship position is a three-year temporary position where the main goal is to qualify for work in senior academic positions.The NTNU University Museum is looking for an energetic and ambitious ecologist with excellent organizational and communication skills. The postdoctoral position is part of the , a NordForsk funded University Cooperation Network.The Nordic Borealization Network strives to understand the implications of ongoing shifts in the forest-tundra biome boundary, that is, the borealization of Nordic terrestrial ecosystems. These shifts include the encroachment of woody species (treeline advance and shrub expansion), spread of non-native species, and changes in the biotic community composition and ecosystem structure and processes.The postdoc will have a leading role in coordinating the network and will lead research and synthesis efforts in quantifying past and ongoing rates of borealization and possibly predicting future rates of borealization.The successful candidate will build leadership expertise by being part of the management board of a large Nordic cooperation project. The position will provide a unique opportunity to be part of a large, active and multidisciplinary international team, participation in project meetings in different countries over the course of the project and opportunities for research visits with other partners and for student supervision.The position is based at the NTNU University Museum in Trondheim with Prof. James D. M. Speed and will interact with partners across the network.Duties of the position

Coordinate the Nordic Borealization Network, using platforms and procedures already developed by a previous position.
Take the leading role in collaborative efforts to quantify borealization across the terrestrial Arctic and lead the writing of relevant scientific articles.
Identify additional opportunities for funding of joint Nordic Borealization Network projects, assist in the preparation of grant applications and coordinate efforts across the consortium
Carry out own research activities under the theme of borealization
Communicate and interact with various stakeholder groups to ensure relevance of network activities

Required selection criteria

A relevant PhD degree in ecology or similar subjects
Relevant background in research in ecology or related fields of research
Excellent communication skills both written and oral English
The appointment is to be made in accordance with the

If you are in the final phase of your doctorate and can document that the thesis has been submitted or that the defense date has been confirmed, your application can be considered even if you have not defended. NOTE: Documentation of the obtained doctorate must be presented before you can take up the position.

PLEASE NOTE: For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph “About the application”.The appointment is to be made in accordance with and for general criteria for the position.Preferred selection criteria

Experience in project management and coordination
Publications of research in recognized international journals within the field
Experience from research in topics within Arctic or boreal ecology, or similar
Experience in working in an international research environment
Previous success in securing research funding
Competence in Norwegian or another of the Nordic languages

Personal characteristicsWorking as a Postdoctoral fellow requires that you

Excellent organization skills
Academic team player
Effective communicator
Work independently
Work structured, set goals and make plans to achieve them
Present and discuss your research with other professionals
Engage and contribute constructively with feedback
Show curiosity and a strong motivation for the subject
Analyze data, assess different perspectives and draw well-founded conclusions
Are flexible and open to adjusting the plan for the project as needed

Emphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities.We offer

An exciting job with an important
Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment
Career guidance throughout the postdoctoral program and together with you we will prepare a career plan, which contains the skills and knowledge you will acquire
Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues

as a * Favourable terms in the

Free Norwegian language training at a basic level

As a Postdoctoral Fellow at NTNU, you will have access to .DiversityDiversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population’s collective skills. Our vision is and our values are creative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals.We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education.If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.At NTNU we want to increase the proportion of women in scientific positions. We have a number of to promote equality.Salary and conditionsAs a Postdoctoral Fellow (code 1352) you are normally paid from gross NOK 604 900 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.The period of employment is 3 years.The position is conditional on external fundingAs an employee at NTNU, it is important to keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and to adapt to them.For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.The appointment is carried out in accordance with the principles of the , and (legislation that regulates the export of knowledge, technology and services). Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, are considered to be in conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed.About the applicationThe application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in English. Publications and other scientific work must follow the application. Please note that applications are only evaluated based on the information available on the application deadline. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria which are set out above.The application must include:

CV, certificates and diplomas
A cover letter setting out your motivation for the postdoctoral position and briefly outlining how your previous experience fits within the network (max. 1 page)
Transcripts and diplomas for PhD degree
A copy of the PhD thesis and of relevant manuscripts, publications or other relevant research work
Name and contact details of two to three references

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. Description of the documentation required can be found . If you already have a statement from , please attach this as well.Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation.In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal qualities. Motivation, ambitions and potential for research will also be emphasized in the assessment of the candidates.NTNU recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and is committed to follow evaluation criteria for research quality according to and the obligations in (responsible assessment of research and recognition of a greater breadth of academic contributions in accordance with NTNU’s social mission).General informationA public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you wish to be exempt from entry on the public list of applicants, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with . You will be notified if the exemption is not granted.If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor James D. M. Speed, phone: +47 73592251, email: james.speed .If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Anne Karin Henning, Senior HR, Phone +47 95881805, email:Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Diploma Supplement is required to attach for European Master Diplomas outside Norway. Chinese applicants are required to provide confirmation of Master Diploma from China Credentials Verification (CHSI).Application deadline: 31.08.2025For practical information aboutis a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. with a population of 200,000.The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.NTNUNTNU – knowledge for a better world
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life.
NTNU University Museum
The NTNU University Museum is one of Norway’s leading institutions in protection, conservation, exhibition and research related to natural and cultural material.We are one of Norway’s six university museums. The museum has two departments, a national laboratory for age determination, an exhibition and events section, and an administration.

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