Department Head: Applied Nuclear Sciences
- Arbeidsgiver
- Institutt for energiteknikk (IFE)
- Stillingstittel
- Department Head: Applied Nuclear Sciences
- Frist
- 07.02.2021
- Ansettelsesform
- Fast
The Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) is an independent research foundation in Norway, with locations in Kjeller and Halden. We are an international leading research environment that actively develops innovative solutions through people and technology. Our mission is 'Research for a better future'. We have roughly 600 employees, with annual sales of 1 billion NOK. IFE is a broad multi-disciplinary research organisation, with international top-level expertise in the fields of digital technologies, material and process technology, flow and analysis technologies, radiopharmaceutical technology and nuclear technology. We develop innovative technological solutions for both industry and the public sector in more than 30 countries and we host the International OECD Halden Reactor Project-Norway's longest-running international research project. www.ife.no
The department of Applied Nuclear Sciences (ANS) consists of a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers that have been responsible for design, planning, and analysis of nuclear fuel and materials experiments conducted in the Halden research reactor, both within the OECD-Halden Reactor Project (HRP) and for bilateral customers. Additionally, the department leads projects financed by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for improving nuclear safety in e.g. Russia and Ukraine.
The ANS department continues to analyse and ensure preservation of experimental data generated from hundreds of experiments conducted in the Halden reactor over the course of ca. 60 years of operation. In addition, the department is leveraging the competence and skills attained from conducting experiments in the harsh, in-reactor environment, towards other nuclear and non-nuclear fields, such as, fuel and materials characterization for final disposal, materials and waste characterization for decommissioning, space, and robotics. Furthermore, the ANS department works closely with other departments at IFE and within the Digital Systems sector, participating research, design, development, and evaluation of complex digital systems.
The Department Head's role involves developing and managing the department and creating an inspiring environment where the best minds can thrive. The Department Head reports to the Director of the sector and participates in the sector's management team. Candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships throughout the organisation.
Main responsibilities and work tasks
- Develop and execute strategic plans for the department
- Ensure visibility and market the department capabilities internally and external
- Financial and personnel responsibility for the department
- Ensure and manage utilisation of resources
- Initiate, head up and contribute to research proposals and sales initiatives
- Develop necessary capacity and competence to meet customer needs
Additional tasks
- Contribute to a positive economy for IFE
- Strive for a unified sector strategy
- Facilitate to projects across our organisation.
Required qualifications and skills
- Education level: PhD, M.Sc., or B.Sc
- Research experience that aligns with the department's research focus
- Experience from leadership roles in research-based organisations and coordination of research projects
- Experience from marketing and selling research projects
Personal characteristics
- A motivational leader (A good leader that motivates and manages staff effectively, and builds a positive working environment)
- Customer and sales oriented with an understanding for customer needs
- Results focussed with an ability to deliver on expectations
- Team player that brings out the best in our people
- Ability to find innovative solutions
- Fluency in English oral and written
We offer
- An exciting management position within applied research
- A stimulating work environment with skilful, experienced, and creative colleagues
- A job where applied research is put to practical use
- Challenging research projects based on industry applications
- Plentiful opportunities for collaboration with ongoing projects in other research groups
- Well-established national and international scientific and industrial networks
- Competitive salary (subject to qualifications)
- A large degree of autonomy and flexible working hours
We place great emphasis on your personal suitability for the position. IFE is subject to the National Security Act, and the candidate must be able to pass a background check and must be able to obtain security clearance and authorization.
Om arbeidsgiveren
Forskning for en bedre fremtid
IFE er et uavhengig forskningsinstitutt lokalisert på Kjeller og i Halden. Vi er internasjonalt ledende på en rekke områder innen fornybar energi, petroleum, nukleærteknologi og nukleærmedisin. IFE utvikler nye teknologiske løsninger for næringsliv og myndigheter i over 30 land. IFE er vertskap for det internasjonale OECD Haldenprosjektet. Vi er rundt 600 fast ansatte og omsetter for ca. 1 mrd. kr. Les mer om IFE på www.ife.no
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- Os Allé 5, 1777 Halden
- Bransje
- Forskning, utdanning og vitenskap
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- Ledelse
Nøkkelord
Department, Head:, Applied, Nuclear, Sciences
Spørsmål om stillingen
- Kontaktperson
- Tomas Eric Nordlander
- Stillingstittel
- Forskningsdirektør
- Telefon
- 98 82 48 92
Os Allé 5, 1777 Halden