Professor or Associate Professor in Supply Chain Management at NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology – Norway

Summary

NTNU seeks a Professor or Associate Professor in Supply Chain Management for its Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. The role involves leading international‑level research, securing external funding, building industry networks, and teaching at bachelor, master and PhD levels. Candidates must hold a PhD, have at least five years of post‑doctoral experience, a strong publication record in top journals, and proven ability to obtain research funding. The position offers a salary of NOK 600,000–1,000,000 per year, a supportive research environment with the Logistics 4.0 Lab, and benefits including pension fund terms and a collaborative workplace. Applications are submitted in English and must include CV, publications, project details, research and teaching statements, and three references.

Key Facts

Department	Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Position Type	Professor or Associate Professor
Discipline	Supply Chain Management
Research Area	Supply Chain Management
Degree Required	PhD
Experience	Minimum 5 years after PhD
Salary	Professor: NOK 800,000–1,000,000 per year; Associate Professor: NOK 600,000–800,000 per year
Funding	Salary (gross NOK 600,000–1,000,000 per year)
Language	English
Required Documents	CV, certificates and diplomas, Academic works (up to 10), Details of projects you have initiated, participated in and managed, Description of your research vision for Norway (3‑5 pages), Description of teaching activities (2 pages), Name and contact details of three references
Employer Contact	Prof. Fabio Sgarbossa (email: [email protected]); Linn-Cecilie Felle Brattheim (email: [email protected])

About the Project

The position focuses on advancing supply chain management through emerging technologies such as AI, digital analytics, and automation. Research will address resilient, sustainable, circular, and high‑performing supply chains, integrating raw material sourcing, product development, design, and end‑of‑life recovery. The role includes developing new research projects, collaborating with industry, and contributing to the Logistics 4.0 Lab’s initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct international‑level research in supply chain management and publish in top journals
• Build and maintain industrial supply chain networks in Norway
• Initiate and manage externally and internally funded research projects
• Lead development of the research area within the field
• Teach bachelor, master and PhD courses in the department
• Supervise bachelor, master and PhD students and mentor postdocs
• Contribute to the Logistics 4.0 Lab activities
• Prepare and evaluate exams
• Perform administrative tasks as required

Required Skills

• Qualitative research methods (case, action, conceptual modelling)
• Quantitative methods (analytical modelling, AI‑based data modelling)
• Programming and simulation tools for supply chain management
• Experience in securing external research funding (EU, Norwegian Research Council)
• Teaching and supervision at bachelor, master and PhD levels
• Collaboration with industry and public sector
• Excellent oral and written English
• Ability to develop innovative teaching activities

Who Should Apply

Experienced researchers with a PhD and at least five years of post‑doctoral or industry experience in supply chain management, a strong record of publications in high‑impact journals, proven success in obtaining external research funding, and competence in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Candidates should have excellent English communication skills, be able to teach at all levels, and be willing to develop collaborations with Norwegian industry and international partners. Fluency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is desirable for teaching duties.

Benefits

• World‑class research infrastructure including the Logistics 4.0 Lab
• Supportive environment for professional development as researcher and educator
• Open and inclusive international academic community
• Favoured terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Employee benefits as per Norwegian public sector standards

About the Employer

NTNU is a broad‑based university with a technical‑scientific profile, headquartered in Trondheim, Norway. It employs about 9,000 staff and educates 44,000 students. The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MTP) hosts the Production Management Research Group, offering interdisciplinary research in logistics, production management, robotics, product development, materials science, and risk reliability. The department provides education at bachelor, master and PhD levels across mechanical, management, industrial engineering and ICT disciplines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary range for this position?

Professor: NOK 800,000–1,000,000 per year; Associate Professor: NOK 600,000–800,000 per year.

Which documents must be submitted with the application?

A CV, certificates and diplomas, up to 10 academic works, project details, research and teaching statements, and contact details of three references.

Who can be contacted for further information?

Prof. Fabio Sgarbossa ([email protected]) and Linn‑Cecilie Felle Brattheim ([email protected]).