Senior lecturer in Building technology

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The Department of Building Technology works together with neighbouring departments – Forestry and Wood Technology, Built Environment and Energy Technology and Mechanical Engineering – to create a research environment that includes topics related to structural design and material science. This research environment is based at the Faculty of Technology. The environment has a total of around 60 employees, including 12 professors, and is expanding significantly. 

The University is planning to develop and offer a new MSc programme in Structural Engineering. This means that research across the field of Structural Engineering will be extended and that new research-based courses will be developed within subjects such as mechanics, material science, advanced structural design (wood, concrete and steel), structural dynamics, energy technology, building acoustics, finite element modelling and 3D visualization. This challenge requires the recruitment of new staff. The position being advertised is an important part of this plan. 

Linnaeus University’s Department of Building Technology seeks applicants for the position of Senior Lecturer in Building Technology with a specialization in ventilation systems. Relevant fields of interest range from the design and planning of various ventilation systems, heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration. In-depth knowledge in steering of such systems, numerical analysis of various flows and experimental experience would also be an advantage.

Research carried out by the holder of the position should complement the research environment, which now includes structural engineering and mechanics of materials with a focus on timber material. Research often relies on laboratory experiments, for which advanced equipment is available, in combination with numerical analysis such as finite element modelling. It is aimed at products, methods and solutions that can be used by producers and engineers in industry. 

Field of subject for the appointment: Senior lecturer in Building Technology with a specialization in ventilation systems 

Placement city: Växjö, Sweden

Scope of appointment: 100% permanent position

Job description
The work consists of teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels as well as carrying out and participating in research projects and administrative tasks. You will be expected to play an active role in the scientific and pedagogical work and to explore your subject further in a scientific manner. Examples of focus areas that fit the profile include issues relating to design of ventilation systems, heating or cooling systems or air conditioning.

The aim is that you should strengthen the research within the field and cooperate with other faculty members with a similar scientific background. Work aimed at further developing the collaboration between universities, industry and the wider community will be a natural part of the tasks. The position may also include administrative tasks at the department. 

Selection criteria and required qualifications
In order to qualify for the position of senior lecturer, applicants must be able to demonstrate teaching expertise and must hold a PhD in the subject of building technology or another topic relevant to the position, or must have equivalent research expertise competence or some other professional expertise that is of value in view of the subject matter of the position and the duties involved. (See chapter 4, § 4 of the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance.) 

The assessment criteria for appointment as a senior lecturer shall be the degree of expertise required in order to qualify for employment. Equal importance shall be attached to the assessment of teaching expertise and to the assessment of other qualifying criteria. 

In order to be appointed – in accordance with the appointment procedures at Linnaeus University – an applicant must have demonstrated pedagogical skills through the planning, implementation and evaluation of educational courses and thesis work. 

Additionally, the ability to initiate and carry out research projects is required.

Additional selection criteria



•      Shown scientific skills through publications in scientific journals in a relevant scientific field
•      Experience from working in the industry
•      Experience of responsibility for academic courses at undergraduate and advanced levels
•      Ability to obtain external funding

When the university appoints/employs new teachers and researchers, applicants are selected on the basis of a qualitative overall assessment of their competence and skill. The applicant judged to be the most suitable to carry out and develop the work and to contribute to the successful development of the field of interest will be selected.

For more information, please go to Linnaeus University website https://lnu.se/en/meet-linnaeus-university/work-at-the-university/?rmpage=job&rmjob=1868&rmlang=UK 

Mark your application with dnr 2016/2724-2.2.1. Last application date June 26, 2016.