Full, Associate or Assistant Professor in Environmental Engineering, Life Cycle Engineering and/or Industrial Ecology

The Center for Life Cycle Engineering (SDU LCE) at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) is seeking applications for a position as Professor (Full Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor) in Environmental Engineering, Life Cycle Engineering and/or Industrial Ecology. SDU LCE is part of the Department of Green Technology (IGT) at the Faculty of Engineering at SDU. The position is available from September 1st, 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Assoc. prof. and full professor positions are both time unlimited, whereas an assist prof. position is limited to 3 years of employment.

Job Description

In accordance with experience level the successful candidate is expected to participate and/or drive internationally competitive research activities, publish in high-level peer-reviewed academic journals, engage in various forms of research dissemination, and actively secure external funding from both EU and Danish sources.

The position also entails a commitment to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including participation in teaching, development of new courses, and supervision of BSc, MSc, and PhD students as required. Depending on experience level, the position carries a medium-high level of responsibility, but also offers influence and opportunities to develop and deliver research and education at the highest international level.

This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated research talents to develop their independent research program in a well-established and highly supportive environment.

SDU Life Cycle Engineering

SDU Life Cycle Engineering (SDU LCE) conducts unique research in system analysis and systems integration. The research at SDU LCE focuses on Environmental System Analysis, including Material Flow Analysis (MFA), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Energy System Analysis (ESA), Industrial Ecology (IE), and Economic and Socio-Economic Assessment (SEA).

By applying and further developing these methods, SDU LCE aims to understand and characterize the sustainability of socio-economic development, including societal infrastructure development, urban development, and the technological development of industrial and agricultural products and systems. SDU LCE actively participates in the international research community of Industrial Ecology and contributes to international sustainable development agendas such as bio-economy and circular economy.

SDU LCE is primarily externally funded and engaged in numerous strategic research projects supported by various sources, including EU projects, national strategic research and innovation projects, private company projects, and NGO projects.

The education and teaching portfolio at SDU LCE covers a broad range of technology and science courses related to these research areas. SDU LCE is responsible for SDU's Master's program in Environmental Engineering and is involved in both the Bachelor's and Master's programs in Energy Technology and Integrated Design and Sustainable Product Development. For more information about LCE, please visit www.SDU.dk/lifecycle.

Qualifications

The successful applicant must hold a PhD degree or similar qualifications in the field of Life Cycle Engineering. A strong track record of research and scientific publications, as well as a record of attracting research funding, are required. Experience in project management and excellent communication skills are considered core competencies. Additionally, the successful applicant is expected to have a well-documented teaching record in the field covered by SDU LCE’s course portfolio. Fluency in English is required for this position, and the ability to communicate in Danish is an advantage, but not a precondition.

Conditions of Employment

Employment will be based on the terms specified in the labor market agreement, and the salary is negotiable. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation. An employment as Assistant Professor is temporally limited to 3 years.

For further information regarding the position, please contact the Head of SDU LCE, Professor MSO Morten Birkved, at tel.: +45 6550 7636 or email: [email protected] or the Head of Department, Professor Jens Ejbye Schmidt, at tel.: +45 6550 7364 or email: [email protected].

The assessment process
Read about the Assessment and selection process. Shortlisting may be used.

Application procedure

The faculty expects applicants to read How to apply before applying.

The application must be in English and must include:

Motivated application Detailed Curriculum Vitae Certificates/Diplomas (MSc and PhD) Information on previous teaching and supervision experience. Please attach as Teaching Portfolio List of publications indicating the publications attached Examples of the most relevant publications. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication Documentation of leadership experience, reference letters and other relevant qualifications may also be included.

The application deadline is 30.06.2023.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

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