The Department of Software Engineering, Safety and Security at SINTEF ICT
is expanding due to an increased project portfolio within the area of
Agile Software Development. We are currently seeking an innovative postdoctoral researcher with excellent software engineering or information systems skills wanting to contribute to high-quality research in a young and creative research group.
The postdoctoral researcher will take part in research projects funded by the Research Council of Norway. The projects aim to develop a better
theoretical and empirical basis of the trade-offs between agility and
discipline in effective software development. Reaching this goal requires
a collaborative effort from a dedicated team of highly skilled researchers
in close cooperation with industry.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates are expected to have an interest in pursuing empirical research
in the use of agile methods in an industrial context. Applicants are
expected to have a PhD in Software Engineering or Information Systems and
have research experience with agile methods and publications in relevant
international journals and conference proceedings. Fluency in speech and
writing in English, as well as good social skills and the ability to work
independently as well as in a team are required. If you also have
professional ambitions and a desire to help build a world-class research
team, you share important values with us.
LOCATION:

The SINTEF Group is the largest independent research institution in
Scandinavia. SINTEF ICT is an institute within the SINTEF group with
departments in Trondheim and Oslo. SINTEF ICT undertakes contract research
and development projects for industry and the public sector in the area of
information and communication technology. SINTEF ICT has approx. 280
employees and collaborates closely with the Norwegian University of
Science and Technology (NTNU), the University of Oslo, the Simula Research
Laboratory as well as with a large number of industries and academic
institutions in Norway and abroad. More information about SINTEF ICT can
be found at http://www.sintef.no/content/page2____334.aspx

WE OFFER:
We offer a creative and social work environment with excellent
opportunities for scientific and career development. We offer a salary of
approx. US$ 80,000, a group pension plan and insurance and flexible work
hours. Our funding allows our researchers to present and establish their
research results in international scientific conferences and to
participate in summer schools, seminars and other scientific events. The
workplace is Trondheim, which is situated in central Norway and is easily
accessible whatever your choice of transportation.

STARTING DATE:
1 January 2008 or shortly thereafter
DURATION:
2 years
For further information, please contact Chief Scientist Tore Dyba
(tore.dyba@sintef.no, tel. +47 73 59 29 47) or Senior Scientist Torgeir
Dingsoyr (torgeir.dingsoyr@sintef.no, tel. +47 73 59 70 72).
Applications are invited by e-mail before 15 December, 2007. The
application should consist of a cover letter, a curriculum vitae
(including detailed information regarding your academic degree, research
projects and publications) and the names and addresses (including e-mail
addresses and telephone numbers) of three references.