Senior Advisor Responsible for Research and Innovation job with NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY – NTNU
About the position
The Center for Digital Life Norway has a vacancy for a Senior Advisor for Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI).
The Center for Digital Life Norway (DLN) is a national center for research, training and innovation in biotechnology, funded by the Research Council of Norway. DLN represents a new and pioneering approach to biotechnology that goes beyond traditional disciplines. The center aims to create economic, societal and environmental value for Norway from biotechnology research and innovation that is both responsible and sustainable. The center and its affiliated research school Digital Life Norway promote career development in research and innovation, to train young scientists who will shape the future of biotechnology.
For the center’s second funding period (DLN 2.0) (2021-2026), DLN has seven partner institutions (UiO, UiB, NTNU, NMBU, UiT, SINTEF and OUS) and hosts a network of affiliated biotechnology projects from across the Norway. Learn more about the DLN center and research projects at http://www.digitallifenorway.org
The center is led by a Competence Center which includes staff from the Operational Management Team (OMT) based at NTNU, UiO and UiB; scientific director, and an expert working group (ETF) with senior professors/researchers from the seven partner institutions. As a Senior Advisor for RRI, you will work closely with the current Senior Advisor for RRI and collaborate across UNWTO, whose core areas of expertise focus on data and models, innovation and industry, education and training of researchers, communication and internationalisation, and responsible research and innovation (IRR).
RRI’s mandate is to respond to the needs, challenges and values of society. Developing biotechnological research that is sensitive to societal issues requires a good understanding of the technical, political and economic aspects. An RRI framework has been established within the DLN and forms an important basis for operational and strategic development. The Senior Advisor for RRI will work to support the integration of the principle of responsible research and innovation into transdisciplinary biotechnology research. Activities will emphasize anticipation, reflection and engagement with scientists, innovators and other stakeholders. It also involves training the next generation of scientists to make cross-disciplinary convergence the norm for biotechnology projects in Norway. This role will be diverse and challenging and will offer real opportunities to influence ADR’s strategy and results. Learn more about our RRI approach and services here: https://www.digitallifenorway.org/services/rri/
The role is available in a 100% position for 2 years from the start date, with possible extension depending on funding. The start date is available as soon as possible.
Job duties
As part of the DLN RRI team, you
- Contribute to further develop a national infrastructure for the integration of RRI in biotechnology in Norway, with a focus on research and innovation activities within the DLN
- Facilitate the sharing of RRI-relevant knowledge, including transdisciplinary approaches, between projects and research groups in the ARD project portfolio
- Contribute to the implementation of RRI in DLN innovation activities
- Contribute to the integration of RRI as a transversal principle in all relevant activities of the DLN with the priority of activities related to transdisciplinarity and disciplinary convergence
- Contribute to capacity building on RRI within DLN and in Norwegian biotechnology, in collaboration with DLN Research School
- Plan and organize activities, courses and events relevant to RRI
- Contribute to RRI documents on the DLN website
- Participate in scientific and educational events at the center
- Collaborate with other DLN RRI staff, as well as all UNWTO members
- Participate in reports, annual plans and communication to the Research Council of Norway
Selection criteria required
- Master’s degree in science and technology studies, technology assessment, science and society, RRI/ELSA (Ethical, Legal and Social Aspects of Science and Technology), science policy or other relevant discipline
- Professional experience or research in RRI
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Preferred Selection Criteria
- Good overview of the university and institute sector in Norway
- Experience and knowledge of digital work platforms and remote work
- Experience with RRI in an education/training context
- Communication skills in Norwegian
Personal characteristics
- Positive attitude, ambitious and goal-oriented team player
- Creativity and strategic thinking; ability to drive and execute complex processes
- Interpersonal skills to network, build trust and work in traditional disciplines
We are looking for an inquisitive and motivated colleague to expand our flexible and solution-oriented RRI work. DLN’s operational management team today consists of 9 staff members based in Trondheim, Oslo and Bergen. The ability to work independently and in a team as well as the ability to manage several projects at the same time will be prioritized.
In evaluating the most qualified candidate, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal qualities, as well as motivation, based on the qualification requirements specified in the advertisement.
We offer
Salary and conditions
The position is placed under code 1364 and is paid according to the Norwegian state salary scale, depending on qualifications and seniority. The position is externally funded. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian civil service pension fund.
The engagement must be carried out in accordance with the regulations in force concerning employees and civil servants of the State and the laws relating to the control of the export of strategic goods, services and technologies. Applicants who, after evaluation of the application and attachment, are found to be in conflict with the criteria of the latter Act will be barred from recruitment at NTNU. After the appointment, you should assume that there may be changes in the working area.
About the application
Please note that the application will only be assessed on the basis of the information available at the expiry of the application deadline. Therefore, make sure your application clearly shows how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined above.
The application must contain (decide what should be included – delete what doesn’t):
- CV, certificates and diplomas
- Optional: an example of RRI-related work (e.g. publication, book chapter, thesis, website)
- name and address of three references
general informations
A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified applicants to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability or cultural background.
The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is Norway’s innovation capital 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. Subsidized professional day care for children is easily accessible. Additionally, Trondheim offers great educational opportunities (including international schools) and opportunities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has a low crime rate and clean air. own.
As an employee of NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development of the subject implies and the organizational changes that are adopted.
Under the Freedom of Information Act (offentleglova), your name, age, function and municipality may be made public even if you have requested not to be included in the list of candidates.
If you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process, please contact the Trygve Brautaset Center Manager, tel +47 98283977, email: [email protected]
Please send your application and supporting documents via jobbnorge.no. If you are invited for an interview, you must bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas. Mark the request with the reference number: 2022/10749.
Application deadline: 31.03.2022
NTNU – 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.
Department of Biotechnology and Food Science
Our activities contribute to increased exploitation of existing and new ingredients for sustainable food production as well as next-generation energy solutions and medical technologies. We train graduates for a wide range of careers in industry, public administration and academia. The Department of Biotechnology and Food Science is one of the eight departments of Faculty of Natural Sciences.
Deadline March 31, 2022
Employer NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Municipality Trondheim
Scope Full time
Duration Project
place of service Trondheim