Contributed by: Vahid Hassani, Vahid.Hassani@OsloMet.no
Faculty Position in Marine Robotics at Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway (Deadline March 8)
Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet): Faculty Positions in Marine Robotics
The Department of Mechanical, Electronic and Chemical Engineering (MEK) at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) invites applications for a vacant position as Associate Professor in Marine Robotics with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2021.
The successful candidate must have a PhD in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Engineering, or a closely related discipline. The position will involve teaching basic robotic courses on Bachelor level and advanced robotic courses on Master and PhD level. The position also involves research in one or more of the following areas of marine robotics: development of innovative marine robotic vehicles and systems, underwater communication using optics/acoustics, energy harvesting solutions for small marine robotic systems, underwater simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), underwater intervention and manipulation, and computer vision for underwater robotic systems.
OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University is the third largest university in Norway, with more than 20,000 students and 2,000 employees. OsloMet delivers knowledge to solve societal challenges, in close cooperation with the society and employers. OsloMet is an urban and diverse university with a clear international profile, and an attractive place to work and study with campuses in Oslo city center and at Kjeller in the Municipality of Lillestrøm. Our location in the metropolitan area gives us good opportunities to understand and benefit from the city’s diverse population.
For full details of the job announcement please visit:
https://www.oslomet.no/en/work/job-openings/associate-professor-in-marine-robotics
Deadline for full consideration is March 8, 2021.
