Universitetslektor i Energivetenskaper - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Scope
Fulltime

Subject
Energy Sciences with a focus on district heating and energy management and planning.

Subject description
The focus of the research should primarily be on smart thermal networks, with analysis and development of digital services for improved system benefit and sustainable energy solutions. 

Work duties

Work duties includes:                                          

• 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

Teaching at basic and advanced level mainly refers to the courses Energy supply, Energy use, Energy and the environment in sustainable development, Energy markets, Advanced energy management, District heating and district cooling, and to supervision of degree projects in the field of energy management and planning. Language of instruction in these courses is Swedish.

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, unless there are valid reasons.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in Swedish
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Good knowledge of the Swedish / Nordic electricity and heat market
• Practical experience in the field of district heating technology and district heating distribution 

Assessment criteria
When assessing the applicants, emphasis will be placed on scientific and pedagogical skills -  to the same extent.

For appointments to senior lecturer in Energy Siences, 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 activities.

Consideration will also be given to ability to cooperate, 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.

Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English. Please draw up the application in accordance with LTH’s Academic qualifications portfolio – see link below. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system. Read more:

http://www.lth.se/index.php?id=71223