Assistant/Associate Professor in Facade Design and Engineering

The Section for Civil and Architectural Engineering (CAE) at the Department of Technology and Innovation, Faculty of Engineering of the University of Southern Denmark invites candidates to apply for a position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in the area of Facade Design and Engineering. The anticipated start date is October 1st, 2021. Applications are received until August 20, 2021. 

Job Description
Assistant/Associate Professor in Facade Design and Engineering is expected to:

• Contribute to education and research in one or more of the following knowledge fields: Industry 4.0 Technologies for facades including but not limited to: Generative Design, Automation, Big Data, Additive Manufacturing, VR/AR/MR, Autonomous Facades, and Smart Buildings
• Lead fundraising activities at the national and European level
• Coordinate interdisciplinary research and education projects in collaboration with industry partners aiming for a high international impact.
• Dissemination of research results through high-quality scientific publications, including journal papers, books, international conference proceedings, industry reports and guidelines
• Administrative duties, including academic assessment work on all levels

The position involves participation in teaching activities, including teaching Facade Design and Engineering related courses and supervising student projects in the BSc, MSc and Diploma Engineering in Civil Engineering programmes.

Qualifications

• A PhD degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering (or related areas)
• Team-working skills in addition to self-motivation, leadership, and the ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills in English
• The successful candidate should preferably have experience in research collaboration and dissemination in international scientific journals and conferences, as well as teaching experience and supervision of students, particularly in knowledge fields.

Assessment Process
A panel will assess the qualification of the candidates for the described position, based on the submitted documents, which will include:

• Statement of Motivation
• Curriculum Vitae, with relevant diplomas and certificates
• List of publications
• A selection of published and unpublished research works

Contact Information
For further information about this position and the Section for Civil and Architectural Engineering (CAE), you are welcome to contact the Head of Section, Thomas Asmus Pedersen email.: [email protected]

Conditions of employment
Employment as an associate professor requires scientific qualifications at PhD level. 

The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary and taxation .

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
• Reference letters and other relevant qualifications may also be included.

The application deadline is 20.08.2021

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

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.

Further information  about The Faculty of Engineering.