The Faculty of Architecture and Design has a vacancy for a
PhD position in artistic research This 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.
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About the jobThe faculty of Architecture and Design (AD), NTNU, has a temporary position available as a PhD in artistic research for a period of three years with the possibility of a fourth year related to teaching or other relevant assignments. The position is open for applicants with a background from fine arts, architecture or design.
The need for transition increases in line with the growing complexity of societal challenges. This applies to issues such as the climate crisis and loss of natural diversity, increasing social and economic inequalities, migration, demographic changes and public health. Ability to change is closely linked to innovation and creativity.
Applicants are invited to present a research proposal on how art, architecture and/or design practice engages in societal change and the transition of cities and communities. We call for proposals that focus on the development of creative and critical methods approaching complex societal challenges. The research should explore how artistic practices may be drivers for innovation. It should contribute to further positioning of the AD faculty within a potential future interdisciplinary program at NTNU level on creative methods and approaches to innovation (NTNU Create).
The proposal should describe how interdisciplinary perspectives may be included in the research, considering ongoing research activities at the faculty. As part of developing the project proposal applicants must show a connection to a relevant ongoing research at AD and identify a potential supervisor / contact person within the faculty. The research should preferably also show a relation to future strategic research areas at NTNU (e.g. Health, Energy or Community).
Artistic research is understood as research where the artistic, architectural or design performance is at the center of the work. It is required that the candidate in parallel formulates a critical reflection upon their own work. The critical reflection should present and reflect upon the process, the positioning of the work in a national and international context and how the project contributes to the artistic development in line with NTNUs PhD program for artistic research.
The candidate will report to the head of the respective department.
Duties of the positionThe candidate's artistic doctoral work consists of the artistic result, documentation, and a critical reflection. The outcome will be presented through diverse materials that reflect and document the candidate's progress over the entire course of the process and will be evaluated. The candidate will be enrolled in the PhD program for artistic research.
The candidate will:
The faculty of Architecture and design conducts research at a high international level. As part of this, contact with international research institutions is important. It is therefore desirable that the candidate spend at least 3 months at an institution abroad during the employment period.
Required selection criteriaYou must:
The appointment is to be made in accordance with Regulations on terms of employment for positions such as postdoctoral fellow, Phd candidate, research assistant and specialist candidate and Regulations concerning the degrees of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) and Philosodophiae Doctor (PhD) in artistic research national guidelines for appointment as PhD, post doctor and research assistant
Preferred selection criteriaWe are looking for a highly motivated, quality oriented, conscientious, creative and independent scientist. You should enjoy interdisciplinary research and be a team player with good communication skills. A self-driven, structured and proactive attitude will be central for this position.
In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability, as well as motivation, in terms of the qualification requirements specified in the advertisement.
We offerAs a PhD candidate (code 1017) you are normally paid from gross NOK 501 200 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, with the possibility of a fourth year related to teaching or other relevant assignments.
Appointment to a PhD position requires that you are admitted to the PhD program for Artistic research within three months of employment, and that you participate in an organized PhD programme during the employment period.
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The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU. After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.
It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily.
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 your application will be considered based solely on information submitted by the application deadline. You must therefore ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience fulfil the criteria specified above.
The application must include:
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. Description of the documentation required can be found here. If you already have a statement from NOKUT, please attach this as well.
We will take joint work into account. If it is difficult to identify your efforts in the joint work, you must enclose a short description of your participation.
In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal and interpersonal qualities. Motivation, ambitions, and potential will also count in the assessment of the candidates.
NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA.
General informationWorking at NTNU
NTNU believes that inclusion and diversity is our strength. We want to recruit people with different competencies, educational backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to solving our social responsibilities within education and research. We will facilitate for our employees' needs.
NTNU is working actively to increase the number of women employed in scientific positions and has a number of resources to promote equality.
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The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway 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.
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As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted.
A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you want to reserve yourself from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation. You will be notified if the reservation is not accepted.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact vice dean for research, Professor Eli Støa, telephone +47 932 09 345, email [email protected]. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR advisor Natalia Swahn, e-mail: [email protected].
If you think this looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates attached. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Upon request, you must be able to obtain certified copies of your documentation.
Application deadline: 07.05.23
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Faculty of Architecture and Design
The Faculty of Architecture and Design conducts research and teaching in design, art, architecture, urban and regional planning, real estate development and facilities management, as well as traditional building crafts.The Faculty consists of four departments and a Faculty administration.
Deadline7th May 2023
EmployerNTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
MunicipalityTrondheim
ScopeFulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)
DurationTemporary
Place of service