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Do you want to work with plant growth in projects related to plant and maintenance of lawns and sports grounds, parks and rehabilitation of areas?

Due to a large amount of assignments within soil / plant science research and consultancy, we are looking for a new researcher on grass to green plants. The place of work will be Landvik near Grimstad.

The work will alternate between following up research projects with scientific and popular science reporting, and conducting consulting services and follow-up of customers in Norway and abroad. The person selected will be given special responsibility for following up the R & D market for grass to golf courses in the Nordic region, and he / she must be able to disseminate research results through presentations, lectures and articles in Nordic and English language journals and web pages.

• Education in Plant Sciences / Earth Sciences - preferably in combination, or corresponding relevant subject at doctoral or master's level
• Knowledge of experimental work and treatment of experimental data
• Good oral and written ability
• English oral and written
• Persons without Norwegian as mother tongue have to commit themselves to learn written and spoken Norwegian within two years

• Knowledge of grass care: Species / varieties, fertilization, plant diseases, establishment and maintenance
• Knowledge of the Norwegian or Nordic green industry, especially sports grass
• Experience with project management, project work
• Driving license class B
• Knowledge in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language

• Initiative and creativity to develop applications, offers and projects in dialogue with colleagues, users and other partners
• Ability to work efficiently, independently and accurately
• Responsible and targeted
• Flexible and good cooperative skills with colleagues and clients
• Likes outdoor fieldwork, good workmanship and can stand a little extra when needed

The position is remunerated according to the Norwegian State Salary Scale as Researcher code 1108 or code 1109, salary grade 53 - 72 (NOK 464 800 - 658 300 per year), commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The researcher will be part of a group where the project portfolio will be adapted to competence profiles and professional interests.

We can offer an exciting research environment with several ongoing projects and good opportunities for professional development.

Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which includes a good occupational pension scheme, occupational injury and group life insurance, and low-interest home loans.

Contact Head of Research / Head of Department Håkon Borch, tel +47 970 67 685, or senior researcher Trygve Aamlid, tel +47 905 28 378

Please send your application with CV electronically via the link on this page. Submit diplomas of masters degree and any doctorate, as well as attestations from relevant work experience, electronically.

In accordance with the Norwegian Civil Service equal opportunities policy, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply - regardless of age, gender, functional disabilities or national or ethnic background.

NIBIO is an inclusive workplace.

We would like to point out that information about applicants may be subject to public disclosure, in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (Offentlighetsloven), Section 25. An applicant can request to be exempted from inclusion on a public list of applicants. If the request for confidentiality is denied, the applicant will be notified thereof.