Associate Professor in snow science / snow avalanches

About the Role

• Three-year fixed-term Associate Professor position with a focus on snow science.
• Part of the Solid Earth Science, Mineral Resources and Geohazards scientific group at the Department of Geosciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, UiT the Arctic University of Norway.
• Workplace is in Tromsø.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research to strengthen UiT’s snow science portfolio within the snow science and geohazards thematic area.
• Teach undergraduate and advanced graduate courses, and participate in field courses.
• Supervise students at all levels, including MSc and PhD students.
• Build external networks and represent the department at meetings, conferences, and community outreach events.
• Respond to media enquiries within your field.
• Collaborate with colleagues to secure external funding and contribute to establishing permanent snow science capability at UiT.
• Participate in disseminating research to a wider public.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• PhD in geosciences, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field.
• Documented publication record in snow science and/or related geohazards.
• Experience in and strong dedication to field-based research and navigating snowy terrain.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Documented pedagogical competence (basic skills in planning, conducting, evaluating, and developing teaching and guidance at higher education level).
• Proficiency in a Scandinavian language equivalent to level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
• Expertise in one or several aspects of snow avalanches and geohazards.
• Research approaches may include: remote sensing, numerical and physical modelling, laboratory experiments, and field measurements on snow, slush, debris, or mixed materials.

Qualifications

• PhD in geosciences, physics, mathematics or a closely related field.
• Documented publication record in snow science and/or related geohazards.
• Experience in, and a strong dedication to, field-based research and navigating snowy terrain.
• A track record or commitment to acquisition of external funding is desired.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Documented pedagogical competence.
• Proficiency in a Scandinavian language equivalent to level B2 in the CEFR.
• Personal suitability:
• Collegial team player, ability to cooperate and communicate well.
• Strong networking skills, ability to collaborate and conduct scientific leadership.
• Interest in strategy and strategic development of the department.
• Good communication skills and ability to engage with academic, stakeholder, and public audiences.

Application Must Include

• Cover letter including a short description of interests and reasons for applying.
• CV containing a complete overview of education, experience, and professional work.
• Diplomas, diploma supplements, and transcripts (all degrees, in original language and translated).
• Letter(s) of recommendation if applicable.
• Two references with contact details.
• Documented pedagogical competence (e.g., pedagogical map or course certificate).
• A list of academic production.
• Description of academic production, stating which works are considered most important.
• Up to ten academic works.
• Documentation of English proficiency.