Associate Senior Lecturer in Electromagnetic Theory - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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The research group in Electromagnetic Theory at the Department of Electrical and Information Technology is active in research and teaching on electromagnetic phenomena and applications. In addition to a solid national and international academic base, the group has extensive industry co-operation with several adjunct professors working in the group. Teaching covers mainly electromagnetic field theory, circuit theory, basic electronics, antenna technology, radar systems, microwave technology and particle dynamics. Two major research centers based on particle accelerators are located in Lund, MAX IV and ESS, and cooperation with these regarding microwave technology for accelerators is of particular interest to this employment.

Scope
Full time

Subject
Electromagnetic Theory

Subject description
Electromagnetic Theory forms the basis of electrical engineering and optics, giving the macroscopic description of the interaction between electromagnetic fields and material structures. The solution of Maxwell's equations using advanced mathematical methods is central to this. The subject aims at a deep understanding of basic electromagnetic phenomena to enable good engineering practice. To achieve this goal, both theoretical, numerical and experimental methods are relevant. Examples of important applications are antennas, communication and radar systems, design of materials with specific electromagnetic properties, inverse diffusion and non-destructive testing, as well as microwave technology for particle accelerators.

Work duties
Employment as an associate senior lecturer is a career development position and  aims for the holder to develop his or her independence as a researcher and educator. The work duties mainly involve research and teaching. The position shall include the opportunity for five weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

Detailed description of the work duties, such as:

• Research within the subject area
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
• Actively seeking external research funding
• Collaboration with industry and wider society
• Administration related to the work duties listed above

Qualification requirements
Appointment to associate senior lecturer requires that the applicant has

• a PhD, or acquired corresponding research expertise.

Priority should be given to applicants who have completed their degree or acquired the corresponding expertise no more than five years before the last date for applications.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Experience as a postdoctoral or relevant experience from industry and/or public activities.
• Experience of other relevant research environment than EIT

Assessment criteria For appointments to associate senior lecturer, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

A good ability to develop and conduct research. Teaching skills. 

Other qualifications: Experience of analysis of electromagnetic systems Experience of electromagnetic applications Documented experience of teaching at university level 

Consideration will also be given to ability to co-operate, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research, education and innovation within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment  This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 4 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with Chapter 4 Section 12a§ HEA.  

Instructions on how to apply Applications shall be written in English. Draw up the application in accordance with the Academic qualifications portfolio at LTH, se link below, and attach it as three PDF files (in the recruitment system). Read more here: http://www.lth.se/index.php?id=71223

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Promotion to senior lecturer in Electromagnetic Theory

During the period of employment, an associate senior lecturer can apply for appointment to a permanent position as senior lecturer if he or she has the required qualifications listed below, and is deemed to be suitable. An associate senior lecturer can only apply for promotion once.

Qualification requirements: Appointment to senior lecturer requires that the applicant has:

A PhD or corresponding research competence or professional expertise considered important with regard to the subject matter of the post and the work duties it will involve. Demonstrated teaching expertise. Completed five weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning, or acquired equivalent knowledge by other means.

Additional requirements:

Good oral and written proficiency in Swedish. Good ability to co-operate, independence and drive. Documented progression in scientific and educational skills. Ability to actively, independently and with postive reviews seek external financing. Documented ability to teach, lead and organize courses. Documented ability to supervise students at master level and assist in the supervision of doctoral students Contribution to the educational development in the field. Ability to contribute to the development and renewal of the activities.

Assessment criteria When assessing the applicants, special importance will be given to research and teaching expertise. 

For appointments to senior lecturer, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

A good national and international standing as a researcher. The requirement for international experience shall be assessed with consideration to the character and traditions of the subject. Good teaching ability, including a good ability to conduct, develop and lead teaching and other educational activities on different levels and using a variety of teaching methods. An ability to supervise doctoral students to achieve a PhD. An ability to collaborate with wider society and communicate his or her activities. A good general ability to lead and develop the activities.