Assistant Professor in Surface Technology

The School of Engineering is one of four schools within Jönköping University.

We offer attractive education at undergraduate and graduate levels and conduct research in several areas. As a collaborative school, we spread knowledge to the surrounding society and co-develop new technology. We have been awarded the accreditation “Engaged University” by the international organization ACEEU (Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities).

The department of Materials and Manufacturing today consists of about 40 researchers and PhD students with a background in material science, chemistry, mechanics and physics. The research is interdisciplinary and includes the whole chain from casting to coating process and from materials science to material properties and characterizationas well as modelling and simulation. There are four main research areas that work closely: aluminium and other light alloys, cast iron, surface technology and simulation and optimisation technology. They form a cutting edge research group at Jönköping University and School of Engineering and have a well-equipped experimental lab for both manufacturing processes and materials characterisation. Besides their fundamental research requirements, most of our research projects are industrial oriented and involve high-tech industrial partners.

 

Our offer to you

An Assistant Professor position is offered within the Surface Technology group. We expect you to have a research background in corrosion and surface technology with main focus on electrochemical treatments of surfaces.

As a researcher in this group you will be dealing with:

- Analytical and experimental research in electrochemical surface treatment and corrosion of light alloys in cooperation with industrial partners,
- project management,
- project proposal preparation and application to national and international funding
- teaching within the broad area of Materials and Manufacturing including course responsibility,
- student supervision,
- lab activity coordination.

It is expected of you to support the group activities and promote good cooperation and climate in the group.

 

Your profile

We are looking for candidates with a PhD in materials engineering or equivalent (mechanical or chemical engineering) and who have conducted research and education in the overlapping field of mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or in an equivalent field.

You have outstanding background in scientific and experimental competence in the field of electrochemistry, microstructural analysis, coating process technology and surface characterization. We also expect applicants for this position to have experience in project initiation including attracting funding as well as teaching experience at HEI

To succeed and thrive in the role, we see it as necessary that you are driven team player, structured and responsible with a genuine interest and curiosity in the subject. Which also requires a flexible work approach, be resilient to external stresses and be able to manage multiple work tasks simultaneously. It is also important to have good communication and collaboration skills when working together with students and staff.

Jönköping University and the School of Engineering has an international focus, which requires thriving in a multicultural environment and English proficiency for teaching and research tasks, both in writing and orally.

Furthermore, it is considered meritorious if you are:

- skilled in Swedish language,
- able to teach in Swedish.

For complete eligibility requirements for a position as a Assistant Professor at Jönköping University, see the applicable parts of the "Regulations for the employment of teachers at Jönköping University"- https://ju.se/about-us/employment-regulations-for-teachers

 

Information

The position is a permanent employment of 100%, starting by agreement. 

Annual working time for teachers according to the university's collective agreement. The University of Jönköping implements individual salary setting.

As an employee, you are entitled to favourable benefits regulated in Swedish law and agreements, as well as the benefits offered by Jönköping University, visit  https://ju.se/en/about-us/work-at-jonkoping-university/jonkoping-university-as-a-workplace.html

The School of Engineering encourages applications of both female and male applicants. We are actively working for a more balanced distribution between male and female researchers/teachers. We value having an organization made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities, which is why we encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to equality and diversity within our organization.

 

Welcome with your application, no later than 2023-08-13.

Your application is preferred in PDF format through our recruitment system and should include:

- personal cover letter motivating your interest for the position and expectation and vision for your academic career,
- CV,
- publication list and a brief description of the research interests and future goals
- doctoral degree diploma or certificate,
- a brief description of the teaching approach, the teaching portfolio and previous pedagogical courses (for the pedagogical courses you attended please specify the University that delivered the course, the credits or the duration. If attended abroad, please include any certificate or document that specify the course content and level).

We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.

 

Jönköping University is a modern institution, characterised by internationalisation and an entrepreneurial spirit. We attract highly qualified, inventive and enterprising people from all around the world. We develop new knowledge and share our expertise through solid collaborations with industry and business, the public sector and other higher education institutions. We offer an equal and inclusive workplace, and we welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds. For more information, visit https://ju.varbi.com/center/tool/position/636903/edit/tab:2/www.ju.se