Tenured Professor of Energy Systems

8 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Tallinn University of Technology

Department

Department of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics

Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering
Technology » Energy technology

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)
Leading Researcher (R4)

Country

Estonia

Application Deadline

31 Aug 2023 - 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Feb 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Department of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics of Tallinn University of Technology invites applications for a professor position in Energy Systems.

The Professor of Energy Systems conducts research in the areas of energy policy and economics, which involves analyzing the technical, economical, and environmental impacts of energy use, and developing policies and strategies to promote sustainable energy development. This research area includes topics such as energy market analysis, energy policy analysis, energy efficiency, and energy security. The goal of the professor is development and integration of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and biomass into the existing energy infrastructure.

The Professor shall be responsible for fostering the Energy Economics Research Group at the department with the goal to carry out comprehensive analysis among the following topics: 

• global energy trade and electricity markets
• energy and environmental policy
• energy efficiency and energy chain economics
• energy security
• international cooperation, legislation and strategic documents in the field of power engineering.

The Professor's responsibilities:

• fulfilling the role of the leader of the research group and enforcing the sustainable development of the research team's competence to solve challenges in the fields of science and business;
• management of projects in the field of energy regulations, policy, economics, electricity markets, and service reliability;
• distribute knowledge and share competence in EU power engineering regulations and familiarity with EU's long-term strategic plans and goals in the field of energy systems and markets;
• applying to high-level funding in his or her field of expertise;
• the organization and conducting of studies, teaching and mentoring students at master's and doctoral level in the subjects of energy economics, markets, and policy;
• involving doctoral students and post-doctoral researchers in the research and development of the research group;
• advising Estonian policymakers, representatives of the state, and society in the field of energy policy and regulations;
• contribution to national strategic plans in the field of power engineering and energy economy;
• work together with the private sector to define and co-develop novel measures, technologies, and business models.

Further information: Ivo Palu, the Head of Department, [email protected] .

Application instructions

To apply for this job please send the following documents in English by the 31st of August 2023 (the application deadline) at the latest by using the application link :

• a motivation letter; 
• documents proving that the candidate holds the required academic degree (PhD or an equivalent qualification) for the position applied; 
• a CV, including a list of publications;
• an academic portfolio, including a motivated self-evaluation regarding compliance with the requirements for the tenured professor position set out in the Academic Career Management Regulation , Annex 3 “Academic Evaluation Matrix” (shall be submitted by a university staff member) or a free format evaluation of the academic activity undertaken so far and the competencies required for work (shall be submitted by an external candidate); 
• a vision or an action plan for the future position (the maximum total length 1500 words); 
• other documents considered important by the candidate.

Regarding further information on the application documents and recruitment process please contact TalTech HR [email protected] .

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Technology » Energy technology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Economics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Specific Requirements

Required for the position:

• a doctoral degree or an equivalent qualification in electrical power engineering, energy technology, sustainable energy, energy management, (energy) policy, economics, IT or a similar field;
• extensive and proven experience in carrying out analysis and project management in the field of energy systems;
• strong publication record that proves the ability for high quality and relevant research in the area of energy systems;
• recognized as a top specialist in his/her field in an enterprise or the public sector;
• excellent teaching skills, teaching experience for at least 5 years; 
• successful supervision of at least 2 doctoral theses; 
• the total volume of competition-based financing received in the last 5 years with his or her significant participation is more than 200 thousand €;
• preparation of the methodology of several courses (incl. courses taught in English) and creation of teaching materials and aids (used mainly for academic activities related to his/her work);
• excellent standard of spoken and written English.

The following gives an advantage when applying for the position:

• significant experience would be strongly appreciated in one or several application domains, such as experience in carrying out long-term analysis of energy systems and markets with modelling, forecasting methods, predictive analytics, and optimization methods, e.g., rational agents;
• having energy and willingness to work with and lead a young research team;
• being the author or translator-editor of at least one textbook for higher education institutions or an equivalent teaching aid;
• being a member of an international conference committee;
• being active and outstanding spokesman in his/her field of expertise;
• having initiative in finding funding and competing for it, including in cooperation with other universities.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

The Department offers:

• full support for fostering and expanding the research group; 
• experts, young doctoral students, and post-doctoral researchers to support the Professor;
• gross salary to a successful candidate starting from 50 000 € a year;
• flexible work schedule;
• modern and ergonomic working environment;
• the tools required for teaching and research: computers, software, servers, computer classrooms, etc.;
• reimbursement of travel expenses.

Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) has a green and one of the most compact university campuses in Europe that includes the Tehnopol Tallinn Science Park. Low hierarchy, academic freedom and a balanced work and family life are valued at TalTech. The university provides individual development and training opportunities, material and non-material tokens of acknowledgement, sporting opportunities at TalTech Sports Club and all-staff activities.

Additional comments

Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) is the only flagship in engineering and IT science and education in Estonia, providing higher education at all levels in engineering and technology, information technology, economics, science, and maritime. TalTech’s mission is to be a promoter of science, technology, and innovation and a leading provider of engineering and economic education in Estonia. The university has over 2,000 employees and 10,000 students, and almost 70,000 alumni. 

The Department of Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics of the School of Engineering is engaged in issues related to electricity production, consumption, transmission and quality as well as research on energy system planning. The Department has 80 employees in eight research groups. In the field of energy systems, the Department has long-term experience in optimisation and economics of energy systems.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Tallinn University of Technology

Country

Estonia

State/Province

Other / Non-US

City

Tallinn

Postal Code

19086

Street

Ehitajate tee 5, zip code 19086

Where to apply

Website

https://app.recrur.com/public/link/Tallinna-Tehnikaulikool-Tenured-Professor-of…

Contact

City

Tallinn

Website

https://taltech.ee/en

Street

Ehitajate tee 5

Postal Code

19086

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED