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Full professor level up to € 102,200 per annum.

Finland, Lappeenranta (Villmanstrand)

LUT School of Engineering Sciences?is looking for an?associate/full?professor (tenure track) in chemical reaction and process engineering.

The professorship?is located at the Department of Separation Science of the LUT School of Engineering Sciences at the LUT University.?LUT University has been ranked by Times 中国A片 (THE) among the top 11 small universities across the globe in 2022.?The department of Separation Science conducts groundbreaking research in chemical engineering, with 120 employees and 13 research groups. ?

The professorship offers a unique opportunity to engage in groundbreaking research and collaborations within the expanding field of Power-to-X technologies, contributing to the development of sustainable energy solutions on a global scale.?Power-to-X (PtX) is a novel, growing area in science and has become very important in the mitigation of global warming. LUT is the leading publisher of PtX-related studies and articles in Finland.?The professorship focuses on refining renewable hydrogen into high-value products to replace fossil raw materials and on the related research and development of chemical syntheses and processes. LUT collaborates closely with industry in this area.

The appointed person will work in a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research environment in a diverse academic setting, fostering collaborations across multiple disciplines and have access to excellent laboratory and process simulation facilities within LUT University’s new Power-to-X infrastructure. Also, the appointed person will enjoy Finland’s high quality of life, known for its high standard of living, excellent health care and social services, and a clean and safe environment.

The candidates?are expected to demonstrate a high level of academic competence in chemical reaction and process engineering in the synthesis of organic compounds, related experimental and simulation research, and analytics. The objective will be to set up a research group and offer expertise in the field of the professorship.

The field of the professorship includes themes such as the following:


	chemical reaction and reactor design
	process intensification
	product and process design.


Expertise in all three areas is considered an advantage. The candidates must present proof of successful project work and research collaboration with research institutions and industry. In addition, we require evidence of experience in managing an organisation and acquiring competitive funding. We also expect proof of high-impact international research and publishing. Skills for collaborating both within LUT and with national and especially international partners are crucial to the position. 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.

The duties

The duties related to the field of research include the following:


	high-impact international research
	planning and implementation of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral education
	supervision of final theses and doctoral studies
	preparation of national and international research and education projects
	increasing awareness in a way that serves industries and society
	taking part in the preparation of projects in other LUT units as an expert
	general administrative work related to the university's operation
	acquisition of research funding
	cost-conscious leadership and project management
	close collaboration and interaction with businesses in the field
	teamwork, as most of the research and work is conducted in research groups and teams.


The position?is at the associate or full professor levels of the tenure track and will be filled through an open call for a fixed term of four years (associate professor) or permanently (full professor). The tenure track system offers researchers a possibility to advance to the next level, provided they meet the requirements in the promotion reviews. The position is based in Lappeenranta and may require travel to the university’s other locations in Lahti, Mikkeli, and Kouvola as needed. The employment relationship starts with a six-month trial period.

The appointment process description?explains the qualification requirements and tenure track appointment criteria.

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 associate professor is approximately 66 300 euros and full professor 69 000 – 102 200 euros depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.?In addition?to a competitive salary, the wide range of benefits that come with this job include a holiday bonus, a generous holiday entitlement, research incentive scheme with personal rewards for high quality publications, flexible working hours, occupational health care, a collegial faculty environment and continued commitment for your support, learning, training and development.

The closing date for applications?is?31 January 2025?at 12 noon, Finnish local time (UTC + 2h). Please submit your application and all required attachments by filling out the online form.

For further information, please contact?Sami Virolainen, head of the department, +358 50 431 6756,?sami.virolainen@lut.fi.

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 over 9,000 members. Our campuses are in Lappeenranta and Lahti, Finland. We are one of the world's top universities for climate action.?lut.fi/en


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