About this role
This is NTNU NTNU 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 here . Video: https://youtu.be/Xt-yHCN5QS0 About the position Are 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 to build up a researcher profile that qualifies for a position as associate professor. The position may also offer additional skills that are relevant to the postdoctoral fellow's future career. Apply for this position to become part of our research environment and take the next step in your career with us. As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you will be member of one of our five research centers: BRIDGE AI-Lab Center of Accounting and Innovation in the Public Sector Centre for Banking and Finance Centre for Real Estate and Environmental Economics NTNU Centre for Sport Management Research More information about the research centers, their focus areas, and ongoing projects can be found on the centers' websites. BRIDGE AI-Lab officially starts in September and does not yet have its own website, but the centre is looking for candidates who integrate Large Language Models (LLM) at scale in their research within economics and finance, e.g. for text analysis or data generation. As a Postdoctoral Fellow you will be given the opportunity to travel to build networks with other researchers in the field and to participate in international research conferences. NTNU Business School offers a supportive and inclusive work environment and is located in modern facilities in the Adolf Øien Building at Campus Elgeseter in Trondheim. Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department. Duties of the position The position allows the postdoctoral fellow to continue their own research activities and explore ideas within the area of the selected research center. You are expected to contribute to international conferences and publish in international peer reviewed journals. Develop and engage in research proposals. You are expected to help build activity and collaboration within the selected research center. Mentoring students, helping them with their research projects, and advising on methodology and academic writing Required selection criteria Completion of a Norwegian doctoral degree in Business Administration, Finance or Economics research, or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree is required. 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. Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English Please note: For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph “About the application”. If you do not already have educational competence that meets the requirements for a position as associate professor in Norway, NTNU will arrange for you to acquire such competence during the employment period. In such cases, you will also be assigned relevant teaching as part of the career-promoting work. The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions for general criteria for the position. Factors that will contribute positively to the evaluation These should be documented in the application: Knowledge of methods and models within the chosen field. Publications of research in recognized international journals within the field relevant to the position. Communication and interpersonal skills Project management or project development experience Inter-disciplinary experience Documented experience of working with international partners in Europe (or similar international collaboration or stays abroad) Teaching experience and pedagogical qualifications Personal characteristics Working as a Postdoctoral fellow requires that you Work in a structured way, set goals and make plans to achieve them Present and discuss your research with other professionals Show curiosity and strong motivation for the subject Are flexible and open to adjusting the plan for the project as needed Collaborate effectively with others and contribute positively to team goals Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. We offer An exciting job with an important social mission 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 Mentor programme as a new employee at NTNU Favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund Free Norwegian language training at a basic level (A2) As a Postdoctoral Fellow at NTNU, you will have access to employee benefits . Diversity Diversity 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 Knowledge for a better world 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 solvi