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Master of science / Researcher – Digital Production

SINTEF Manufacturing's Department of Industrial Ecosystems is a leading European research environment dedicated to developing innovative circular products, digital solutions, and sustainable production for value chains. The Digital Production Research Group supports a diverse range of industrial sectors with research and services on next-generation production and operations management systems. The group is growing rapidly, with an extensive project portfolio of national and international projects in various domains such as cyber-physical production systems, Digital Twin, applied AI in manufacturing, Digital product passport, and zero-defect manufacturing. Our aim is to expand the group with a dedicated researcher focused on advancing solutions in industrial artificial intelligence for manufacturing. This includes leveraging machine learning techniques, explainable AI, and supporting applications in data analytics, simulation, and digital twins.

Your Profile

We are seeking candidates with a strong analytical and technical foundation, who possess a university-level education (MSc or Ph D). Preferred qualifications include expertise in industrial engineering, data science, AI techniques (e.g., ML, XAI, Gen AI, NLP), software programming (e.g., Python, R, Java, C++, Julia), and experience in modelling and simulation within the realms of industry or research. Having an academic background in manufacturing and/or hands-on experience applying methods in the industry is advantageous. We value skills in teamwork, a proactive approach, a drive for applied research, practicality, and curiosity. If you share our passion for the digitalization of manufacturing and the pursuit of innovative solutions for intelligent decision-making, we would love to hear from you!

Your Responsibilities

Our projects are primarily directed towards industry and its challenges in current and future digital transformation processes. Your responsibilities include developing and implementing Artificial Intelligence for production, manufacturing processes, and value chains (both conceptually and in practical applications). This involves creating new intelligent decision support systems and innovative solutions. Our researchers initiate and execute projects in close cooperation with customers and partners to address contemporary problems, contributing to the dissemination of research results through scientific and popular scientific publications.

We offer:
A multicultural, creative, and social working environment with colleagues who want to make a difference.

Great opportunities for scientific and personal development in an organization that values responsibility and initiative.

Flexible working hours, salary based on qualifications, good pension, and insurance plans.

The position is based in Raufoss, Trondheim or Oslo. The working language is Norwegian, and fluency in English is also required.

Applications will be processed continuously. If you have questions regarding the position please contact Research Manager Giuseppe Fragapane.

Unit

SINTEF Manufacturing

Work place

Oslo, Trondheim, Raufoss

Application due

08/09/2024

SINTEF Manufacturing er et institutt som jobber for å utvikle bærekraftige og konkurransedyktige produksjonsløsninger i Norge. Vi leverer spisskompetanse innen digitalisert og automatisert produksjon, produktutvikling og design, produksjonssystemer, bærekraft, sirkulærøkonomi, lean, verdikjedestyring og materialteknologi, samt laboratorie- og verkstedtjenester. Selskapet har cirka 100 ansatte med hovedkontor på Raufoss og forskningsavdelinger i Trondheim, og har i tillegg ansatte i Ålesund, Kongsberg og Horten.

About SINTEF

SINTEF is one of Europe’s largest research institutes, offering specialist multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of technology and the natural and social sciences. SINTEF is an independent foundation that since 1950 has generated innovation by means of research and development projects for the private and public sectors both in Norway and overseas.

SINTEF has 2,100 employees from 80 countries and an annual turnover of more than NOK three billion. SINTEF invests any profits into further research and innovation.

Our vision: Technology for a better society.