Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Contaminated Soil and Surplus Masses Treatment Technologies, Norway for Fellowship

  •  Fellowship
  •  07-Aug-2025
  •   Norway
  • $$  Government pay scale NOK 604,900–796,600 annually (depending on qualifications)

Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) is offering Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Contaminated Soil and Surplus Masses Treatment Technologies for the academic session 2025/2026.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must hold a PhD in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. They should have a strong background in environmental remediation and water treatment, good communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and in teams.

The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) is a leading institution located in Ås, Norway, dedicated to research and education in life sciences, environmental sciences, and sustainable development. With a strong focus on solving global challenges related to food, climate, the environment, and health, NMBU fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. The university hosts a vibrant international community and provides state-of-the-art facilities, making it an excellent hub for research and academic excellence in sustainability and resource management.

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Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Contaminated Soil and Surplus Masses Treatment Technologies, Norway for Fellowship Founded in 1859, Norges miljø- og biovitenskapelige universitet (Norwegian University of Life Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium-sized town of Aas (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Akershus. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Oslo. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education, Norway), Norges miljø- og biovitenskapelige universitet (NMBU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Norges miljø- og biovitenskapelige universitet (NMBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 160 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The fellowship will be awarded in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Hold a PhD in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

    • Have a strong background in environmental remediation and water treatment technologies.

    • Demonstrate good communication skills for interaction with stakeholders and researchers.

    • Show interest and competence in the development of soil separation and washing technologies.

    • Be capable of working independently and collaboratively.

    • Additional advantageous criteria include a driver’s license, knowledge of Scandinavian languages, and experience in soil/water characterization.

Offered Benefits

  • Competitive salary within the Norwegian government pay scale (NOK 604,900–796,600).

  • Opportunity to contribute to innovative, solution-oriented environmental research.

  • Membership in Norway’s National Insurance Scheme, with access to benefits such as parental leave, sick leave, pension rights, and childcare support.

  • Relocation support and guidance through EURAXESS Norway ( www.euraxess.no).

  • Work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment at NMBU and partner institutions.

Application Process

To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the ‘ Apply for this job‘. This will route you to the University’s Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form. Interested applicants should follow the application instructions provided by NMBU at https://www.nmbu.no. Further employment-related details can be found on the NMBU Postdoctoral Fellow page.

For specific queries, contact:

  • Prof. Helen Kristine French: +47 67231814

  • Gudny Okkenhaug (NGI): +47 95014159

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