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Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
The department of Automatic Control at Lund University, Faculty of Engineering invites applications for a position as Senior Lecturer in Automatic Control.
Subject
Control of Large-Scale Autonomous Systems
Subject description
Many large-scale systems such as infrastructure networks for energy, transporta-tion and communications are increasingly automated and self-organizing. The purpose of this recruitment is to strengthen research on theory and methodology specifically related to the large-scale aspects. This includes distributed algorithms and architectures for efficient modeling, control and data exchange.
Work duties
The work duties include:
• 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 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 English.
Assessment criteria
When assessing the applicants, special importance will be given to research and teaching expertise within the subject, assessing research and teaching expertise equally.
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 activities.
Consideration will also be given to ability to cooperate and independence, as well as 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/english/working-at-lth/to-apply-for-academic-positions-at-lth/
Type of employment | Permanent position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | As soon as possible |
Salary | Monthly |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 |
City | Lund |
County | Skåne län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | PA2019/2107 |
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Published | 05.Jul.2019 |
Last application date | 22.Aug.2019 11:59 PM CEST |