Assistant/associate/full professor (tenure track) of renewable electricity generation system technology and applications

LUT University, Finland

Updated: 11 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 04 Aug 2023

6 Jun 2023
Job Information
Organisation/Company

LUT University
Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering
Technology » Energy technology
Engineering » Other
Engineering » Systems engineering
Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)
Country

Finland
Application Deadline

4 Aug 2023 - 20:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Permanent
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

38
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 LUT School of Energy Systems is looking for a professor of renewable electricity generation system technology and applications.

The professorship will be located at the Laboratory of Renewable Electricity Generation and Storage on LUT’s Lappeenranta campus. The professorship of renewable electricity generation system technology and applications will be an independent chair within its area of expertise. It is a part of the Department of Electrical Engineering at the LUT School of Energy Systems.

The LUT School of Energy Systems promotes energy and resource efficiency and pursues the global decarbonisation of energy processes. The core vision and goal of the school is to deliver leading research on low-carbon energy technologies and the associated complex, net-zero or even carbon-negative energy systems and markets. We are internationally recognised as a leading centre of energy research, and we have an unparalleled reputation for conducting research that combines academic excellence with close ties to major Finnish industries – especially the forest industry – making a distinct impact on business and society. 

The professorship will focus on wind and solar power technologies as well as the utilisation of fluctuating green electricity generation in different applications, such as hydrogen production, heating, transportation, and industry. The research group headed by the professor will work in close cooperation with other professors and teams at the Department of Electrical Engineering.

The candidates must have proven expertise in at least one of the following fields of technology:

  • system, control, and electrical engineering of wind and solar power plants
  • service, maintenance, and diagnostics of wind and solar power plants
  • technology and methods for integration of wind and solar power plants with various energy storage technologies and energy end use applications

The candidates must demonstrate the ability to integrate into the strategic blueprint of LUT's electrical engineering unit and to lead his/her own research group. The candidates must also have research and teaching merits, proof of effective research and the acquisition of external research funding, and international experience. Practical experience in the field is not a requirement in this position, but it is considered an advantage.  Spoken and written fluency in English is required, Finnish skills are highly appreciated and necessary.

The professorship will include the following duties related to its field of study:

  • planning and execution of master’s and doctoral programmes, including online and classroom teaching
  • supervision of final theses and doctoral studies
  • producing high-level international scientific publications
  • personnel and financial management of one’s own research group
  • acquisition of external competitive research funding and the preparation of related research projects at LUT, nationally, and internationally; heading these research projects when required
  • production of relevant new knowledge for the specific needs of Finnish industries
  • close cooperation and interaction with LUT's research groups
  • networking and cooperation with Finnish and international universities and research institutes
  • networking and research collaboration with companies in the field of the professorship
  • societal interaction in the field of wind and solar power
  • general administrative duties related to the university's operations

The appointment process description  explains the qualification requirements and tenure track appointment criteria.

All application documents must be in English and in PDF format. The application must include: 

  • a curriculum vitae (max. 10 pages)
  • a copy of the candidate's doctoral diploma
  • a full list of publications, including the total number of publications in the Scopus database, the total number of citations, the h-index and Scopus ID. In addition, equivalent information from the candidate’s Google Scholar profile is required
  • a separate list of the publications submitted for expert evaluation
  • publications for evaluation by experts (max. 10)
  • a teaching portfolio or an equivalent account of the candidate’s teaching qualifications
  • an account of the candidate's merits and activities of significance to the vacancy (max. 3 pages)
  • an account of the candidate’s vision on the development of education, research and projects in the field of the professorship at LUT University (max. 3 pages)

The position is at the assistant, associate or full professor level of the tenure track and will be filled through an open call for a fixed term of four years (assistant/associate professor) or permanently (full professor). Please specify the tenure track level applied to. The position starts with a six-month trial period.

The salary is determined according to the salary system for university teaching and research personnel. The pay will include an individual pay component based on performance and competence. The annual gross salary for an assistant/associate professor amounts to 46 700 – 62 800 euros and full professor to 65 300 – 96 800 euros depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

The closing date for applications is 4 August 2023 at 12:00 noon, Finnish local time (UTC + 3 h). Please submit your application by filling out the online form.

For further information, please contact Professor Jero Ahola, +358 40 529 8524, [email protected] .

Read more about LUT School of Energy Systems here .

 

LUT University | Clean energy, water and air are life-giving resources for which we at LUT University seek new solutions with our expertise in technology, business and social sciences. We help society and businesses in their sustainable renewal. Our international community consists of nearly 8 000 members. Our campuses are in Lappeenranta and Lahti, Finland. We’re one of the best universities in the world for climate action. lut.fi/en

 

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Application period starts: 2023-06-05 08:00Application period ends: 2023-08-04 12:00

 


Requirements
Research Field
Engineering
Years of Research Experience
More than 10

Research Field
Technology
Years of Research Experience
More than 10

Research Field
Engineering
Years of Research Experience
More than 10

Research Field
Engineering
Years of Research Experience
More than 10

Additional Information
Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
LUT University
Country
Finland
City
Lappeenranta
Postal Code
53100
Street
Yliopistonkatu 34

Where to apply
Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/lut-university/2023/assistant-associate-full-p…

Contact
City

Lappeenranta
Website

http://www.lut.fi/en/lut/Pages/Default.aspx
Postal Code

53100

STATUS: EXPIRED

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