Associate senior lecturer in Structural mechanics with specialization in structural dynamics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The department of Construction Sciences at Lund University, Faculty of Engineering invites applications for a position as Associate senior lecturer in Structural mechanics with specialization in structural Dynamics.

Subject
Structural mechanics with specialization in structural dynamics

Subject description
For the current position, the research relates in particular to the sub-area of computational strategies, applied calculations and experimental investigations for dynamic processes with application to both structural vibrations and vibroacoustics.

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. The research within the current position is expected to be carried out in collaboration with the research conducted at the Division of Engineering acoustics.

The work duties include:

• Research within the subject area and publication in reputable scientific journals.
• Teaching at undergraduate, advanced and postgraduate levels.
• Supervision of master’s thesis students and doctoral students.
• Work on seeking external research funding.
• Collaboration with business and society.
• Administration linked to the above tasks.

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.
• Good knowledge of Swedish, in speech and writing.
• Doctoral degree with relevant focus: Structural dynamics.
• Documented experience of relevant experimental investigations: vibration or vibroacoustics measurements.

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

• Postdoctoral residence at another university, and / or other research and development work after the doctorate. 
• Scientific publication after doctoral degree. Independence, further development and broadening of the research work leading up to the doctoral degree is of particular importance.

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 6 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/english/working-at-lth/to-apply-for-academic-positions-at-lth/

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Promotion to senior lecturer in Structural mechanics with specialization in structural dynamics
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:

• Very good knowledge of Swedish, in speech and writing.
• Good ability to co-operate, independence and drive.
• Ability to actively and independently seek external funding.
• Ability to supervise / assist in the supervision of students on different levels.

Assessment criteria
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.