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DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor/ Researcher (2) in Design for Sustainability - DTU Construct
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

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Job Description

Do you want to break new ground and push the boundaries of sustainability implementation in industry towards higher impact?
If you want to work at the forefront of the new scientific revolution within Design for Sustainability, this is a job of high relevance for you. 
We are looking for two experienced and ambitious assistant professors/researchers working on the interface between sustainability, design, and transitions (e.g., Sustainable Design, Circular Economy, Remanufacturing, Product/Service-Systems, Absolute Sustainability) to join our team at the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, the Technical University of Denmark.
At the Section of Design for Sustainability you will contribute to the development of a promising innovative research area, within DTU Construct. In addition to joining a top interdisciplinary and multinational team, you will have the opportunity to make an impact solving some of the most critical challenges the world is facing.
Responsibilities and qualifications
We are looking for two visionary profiles who thrive on turning exciting challenges into solutions based on curiosity and an open mind for charting new paths, where necessary. Equally important is it that you like to create results based on knowledge sharing and positive teamwork.
You will lead the development of a new research area within the Section of Design for Sustainability, enabling a successful industrial transition towards sustainability. Your primary tasks will include:

• Establish a strong research area within Design for Sustainability, Circular Economy, Absolute Sustainability, Product/Service-Systems and/or Remanufacturing, contributing to enlarge the impact and breadth of the research carried out at the Section of Design for Sustainability (please specify your proposed area in your application)
• Contribute to ongoing research projects & activities within the Section of Design for Sustainability
• Engage in and initiate/lead external funding acquisition from public and private sources.
• Publish research results in high-end scientific journals and conferences.
• Support with supervision and co-supervision of BSc, MSc, and PhD students.
• Engage in teaching activities, taking a co-/lead role on courses.

As you will work in a highly interdisciplinary group, you must also bring collaboration, critical thinking, and planning skills, backed by excellent communication skills.
In addition to being part of the Section of Design for Sustainability, you will also have the opportunity to collaborate with DTU’s pan-university Centre for Absolute Sustainability. Your new workplace will be DTU’s main campus in Kgs. Lyngby, Copenhagen.
You must be responsible for the teaching of courses. DTU employs two working languages: Danish and English. You are expected to be fluent in at least one of these languages, and in time are expected to master both.
As a formal qualification you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent).

You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria: 

• Experience and quality of teaching 
• Research experience 
• Research vision and potential
• International impact and experience 
• Societal impact
• Innovativeness, including commercialization and collaboration with industry
• Leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills
• Communication skills

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.  
Starting date is planned for July 2024 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.   
The position is part of DTU’s Tenure Track programme. Read more about the programme and the recruitment process here .
You can read more about career paths at DTU here .
Further information 
If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Professor Tim C. McAloone at [email protected] . 
You can read more about DTU Construct  at www.construct.dtu.dk  and the Section  at Section of Design for Sustainability (dtu.dk) .
If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark .
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 15 April 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

• Application (cover letter)
• Vision for teaching and research for the tenure track period 
• CV including employment history, list of publications, H-index and ORCID (see http://orcid.org/ )
• Teaching portfolio  including documentation of teaching experience. 
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)

In the field “Please indicate which position you are applying for”, please indicate whether you are applying for the position as Assistant Professor or Researcher.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
The Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (DTU Construct) develops and utilizes science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and sustainable development. We undertake research, education, innovation, and scientific advice of the highest quality within design for sustainability, digital building technologies, energy and services, engineering design and manufacturing systems, fluid mechanics, coastal and maritime engineering, materials and surface engineering, solid mechanics, structural engineering and mechanics, structures and safety, and thermal energy.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 3268
• Job Category VIP A
• Posting Date 03/05/2024, 07:44 AM
• Apply Before 04/15/2024, 05:59 PM
• Locations Nils Koppels Allè, Kgs. Lyngby, 2800, DK

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