Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering, and Materials Science

Organisation/Company University of Stavanger Department Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering, and Materials Science Research Field Other Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 6 Dec 2026 - 23:23 (Europe/Oslo) Country Norway Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The University of Stavanger invites applicants for a position as Associate Professor in mechanical engineering at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering, and Materials Science. The position is open for appointment from January 2027.

The position is linked to topic areas in mechanical engineering and teaching within product development, computer aided design (CAD) and Finite Element Methods (FEM) for mechanical and structural engineering.

The hired candidate will primarily teach and supervise students at bachelor's, master's and PhD level within the subject area, conduct research and disseminate research results within relevant research areas at the department, and contribute to the development of partnerships with industry, the public sector and other universities.
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a strong commitment to teaching, the continued development of our study programmes, and collaborative research. The ideal candidate will also bring hands-on laboratory experience and an enthusiasm for contributing to an active and evolving academic environment.

The position offers the opportunity to engage in the development and use of digital and diverse learning methods, as well as innovation, academic development and value creation based on research outcomes. The position is part of the Mechanical and Materials Science group in the department, a multidisciplinary and diverse academic environment with broad expertise and strong ambitions in education, research and collaboration. For more information please see: Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science | University of Stavanger

We are looking for an Associate Professor with a PhD, or competence at a comparable level documented by scientific work of the same scope and quality, within mechanical engineering or other relevant discipline. Solid qualifications in finite element methods (FEM), product development and computer-aided design (CAD) are desirable.

You must be able to document active, ongoing research and demonstrate the potential for continued research at a high level within the subject area. In the assessment of scientific competence, emphasis will be placed on the quality, relevance and impact of the research rather than the publication channel. This is in line with the principles of The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).
You should have a strong network across industry and academia, nationally and internationally, and use these connections to strengthen the department’s industry partnerships and ensure that teaching and research address industry needs.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate a reflective and informed approach to teaching and supervision. You must have basic competence in teaching and supervision in higher education, normally documented through 200 hours of formal training in university and college pedagogy combined with your own teaching practice. If you do not meet this requirement at the time of appointment, the required pedagogical qualifications must be obtained within two years of appointment.

Norwegian is the primary language at UiS. The working and teaching languages are Norwegian and English. You must be able to teach and supervise in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language at a minimum level of B2. If you do not meet this requirement at the time of appointment, the required language proficiency must be documented within three years of appointment.

The University offers courses in university pedagogy and Norwegian.

Further emphasis will be placed on your ability to demonstrate:

• a background within data-driven methods, materials science, and/or modelling of materials
• the ability to involve and engage students in teaching where learning outcomes, course content and assessment methods are closely aligned
• the ability to combine teaching and research with practical work and active engagement in the laboratories
• experience with and/or interest in the development and use of varied learning methods, digital tools and the responsible and appropriate use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning
• dissemination of research findings through Norwegian and international publication channels that meet