NIVA is looking for a Research Manager to head the Section for Freshwater Ecology (http://www.niva.no/en/fagsenter-for-ferskvannsmiljoe#freshwater-ecology).
Applicants should have a research background in one or more of the following scientific fields: Fresh water biology, ecology, limnology, ecosystem services and water resource management. Research managers are responsible for the personnel and scientific leadership of a section comprising 20 researchers and research assistants. As Research Manager you will report to Research Director Thorjørn Larssen (http://www.niva.no/en/se-ansatt?navn=Thorj%C3%B8rn%20Larssen) and be part of a managerial team of 7 fellow Research Managers. NIVA’s vision is “Research for a sustainable future”. We seek solutions to vital environmental challenges and we work with innovation and knowledge-based applications for society, business and industry. NIVA’s customers include international, national and local authorities, business and industry as well as the Research Council of Norway, the EU and other international research funding organisations. NIVA’s values are “innovation, integrity and interaction”. We strive to conduct high-quality research in team efforts within the institute and with active research groups around the world. Research Managers have a central role in fostering motivation and a stimulating work environment. Main assignments As a Research Manager you will be responsible for implementing NIVA’s strategies and position within core areas of the Section for Freshwater Ecology. You will be responsible for the Section’s personnel, scientific development, HES, general project and quality assurance, as well as fulfilment of financial objectives within the section. You will also conduct and further develop your own research, follow up your own projects and contribute with your professional scientific competence in relevant projects. Formal qualifications and experience You have a PhD or comparable competence and have experience in a relevant research field. You have a comprehensive network and potential to lead initiatives in funding of basic and applied research. Managerial experience from similar activities or applied research is an advantage. We expect you to have excellent written and oral skills in English and preferably workable knowledge of Norwegian or another Scandinavian language. Abilities We are looking for a person who is creative and has the ability to initiate and coordinate new research projects, preferably of an interdisciplinary nature. You are proficient in conveying ideas and knowledge and communicate well with employees and colleagues as well as customers and partners. You are an inspirational leader who can make decisions, implement priority assignments and delegate tasks. Your abilities and aspirations for leading outstanding talented researchers are decisive. NIVA offers • Challenging tasks at the leading national water research institute with a comprehensive international network of contacts • A head office at CIENS (The Oslo Centre for Interdisciplinary Environmental and Social Research) centrally located at the Oslo Innovation Centre near the University of Oslo. • Stimulating work environment with capable and dedicated employees. • Competitive conditions and salaries, pension plans and insurance benefits. Application deadline is as soon as possible, 31. of January at the latest. Top candidates will be contacted immediately. Women are particularly encouraged to apply. Contact Research Director Thorjørn Larssen (http://www.niva.no/en/se-ansatt?navn=Thorj%C3%B8rn%20Larssen) or Research Manager Nikolai Friberg (http://www.niva.no/en/se-ansatt?navn=Nikolai%20Friberg) if you have any questions
