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Professor in Environmental fate and effects of nano- and microplastics - DTU Sustain
Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark

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Job Description

The Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering (DTU Sustain) at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) offers a professor position in Environmental fate and effects of nano- and microplastics.

The position will allow you to establish novel methods and concepts for scientific assessments of nano- and microplastics (NMP) focusing on experimental insights in their fate and effects in environment thereby making a strong and visible impact on the European initiatives. You will train the next generation of engineers in this fast-evolving scientific area as well as in how to translate scientific findings to regulatory decision-making for the benefit of environment and society. In your work you will get the chance to collaborate with researchers and stakeholders across sectors at the highest level including top-academic institutions around the world, including European and international governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental organizations, and industry.

You will have a strong potential for creative and independent research, willingness to collaborate and interact with other researchers, the ability to teach sustainability assessment-related courses and to disseminate research in seminars, conferences and in the classroom.

We offer an international and team-oriented research environment in an elite university based in the Greater Copenhagen area. We have excellent opportunities for collaboration within the department and across DTU departments, including teaching and supervision/co-supervision of graduate students.

Responsibilities and qualifications
Your overall focus will be to strengthen the department’s competences within the areas of environmental fate, effects, and risk assessment of nano- and microplastics. Applied science with a regulatory outlook are keywords to match our expectations. You will work with nearby colleagues, and with both academic and industrial partners in Denmark as well as abroad. 

We expect that you:

• have a clear vision for the research field, the development of a research group and collaboration potentials within DTU and abroad.
• will to take a lead role in teaching at the BSc, MSc and PhD levels.
• are open to providing scientific advice for authorities as well as working with industrial partners and other stakeholders.

Key requirements include:

• Excellent impact on scientific community within the area of materials of emerging concern as documented by peer-reviewed publications.
• Track-record in attracting funding nationally and internationally.
• Experience with how to manage a team of researchers and to develop research talents.
• Experience with risk assessment/scientific advice in a regulatory context.
• Experience with teaching at B.Sc. and M.Sc. levels.
• Scientific dissemination to different target groups.

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.

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

• Documented experience and quality of teaching and curriculum development
• Research impact and experience, funding track record and research vision
• International impact and experience
• Societal impact
• Innovativeness, including collaboration with industry/stakeholders
• 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. 

Further information 
Further information may be obtained from Professor Anders Baun, tel.: +45 4525 1567.

You can read more about the department at www.sustain.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 14 February 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) addressed to the President
• Vision for teaching and research 
• CV including employment history, list of publications indicating scientific highlights, H-index and ORCID (see http://orcid.org/ )
• Teaching portfolio including documentation of teaching experience
• Academic Diplomas (MSc/PhD)

You can learn more about the recruitment process here .

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.

DTU Sustain is one of the leading scientific environments in the world for studying environmental risks related to nanomaterials, chemicals, and nano-/microplastics. We are engaged in research, scientific consultancy for national and international agencies as well as education of new generations within environmental science and engineering. Early identification of scientific and regulatory action needed to avoid adverse environmental and human health effects of emerging contaminants play a significant role in our mindset.

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 3018
• Job Category VIP A
• Posting Date 01/17/2024, 01:16 AM
• Apply Before 02/14/2024, 05:59 PM
• Locations Brovej, Kgs. Lyngby, 2800, DK

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