Associate professor

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Associate professor (non-tenure track) or post-doctoral researcher in electrical engineering

LUT's Department of Electrical Engineering at the LUT School of Energy Systems is seeking an associate professor (non-tenure track) or post-doctoral researcher  to join its evolving organisation.

Education and research at LUT’s Department of Electrical Engineering cover the conversion, use and transmission of electrical energy, the control of electrical systems and the electricity market. The department’s operations aim for sustainable development, energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources.

The final job title will depend on the candidate’s qualifications. The duties include both research and bachelor’s and master’s education in a range of contact and remote teaching environments. 

The position emphasises teaching. The selected candidate will teach on several courses in the department’s Finnish-language and international bachelor’s programmes and will also participate in electrical engineering research. Teaching duties relate to subjects such as basic electrical engineering, electronics, and programming. Additionally, the appointed candidate will be a teacher tutor for bachelor’s students and supervise bachelor’s theses. 

In research work, the applicant must display interest and skills in at least one of the department’s key fields: electricity markets, smart grids, renewable energy generation and energy storage, electric drives, control and automation, and electronics.

Successful performance requires good English and Finnish skills and the ability to teach in both English and Finnish.

A non-tenure track associate professor is required to have a doctoral degree, the pedagogical competences and teaching skills necessary for the position, proof of high-level research work and publications, and the ability to lead a research group and raise research funding. The employment relationship is fixed-term for four years.

Post-doctoral researcher

A post-doctoral researcher is required to have a doctoral degree, the ability for independent scientific work, and teaching skills needed in the performance of the duties. Additionally, pedagogical competences or readiness to complete pedagogical training is expected. The position will start with a one-year term / a two-year term that can be extended by three/two years, provided that the research has progressed as planned in the project.

Employment relationship and pay

The salary is based on the current collective agreement for Finnish universities. The annual salary range of non-tenure track associate professors is approximately 57 500–66 300 euros, and that of post-doctoral researchers is approximately 49 300–57 500 euros, depending on qualifications and experience.

The position will be filled according to the university's non-tenure career track . The work will start with a six-month trial period in September 2024, but the start date is negotiable. The position is based in Lappeenranta, but travel to LUT's Lahti campus will be expected. 

What we offer

In addition to a competitive salary, the wide range of benefits that come with the job include a holiday bonus, generous annual leave, a research incentive scheme with personal rewards for high-quality publications, flexible working hours, occupational health care, a collegial working environment, and continued commitment to your support, learning, training, and development.

Applications

The deadline for applications is 14 June 2024  at midnight, Finnish local time (UTC + 3 h). Please fill out the online application form and attach the following:

• Your CV
• A copy of your doctoral diploma; if the original documents are not in English, Finnish or Swedish, each document must be accompanied by an official certified translation into English
• An account of important merits and activities relevant to the position
• An account of teaching merits, including familiarity with distance learning tools

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