Associate senior lecturer in Physics with direction towards Laser diagnostics for characterization of soot particles - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

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The Division of Combustion Physics at the Department of Physics at Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, invites applications for a position as Associate senior lecturer in Physics with direction towards Laser diagnostics for characterization of soot particles.

Subject
Physics with direction towards Laser diagnostics for characterization of soot particles

Subject description
The subject is characterization of soot particles properties in terms of morphology, nano-structure and chemical properties, especially using optical and laser-based methods. Based on such knowledge, accurate measurement methods can be further developed and applied for measurements of, for example, particle sizes and concentrations in combustion applications as well as for remote sensing. Especially Raman scattering, absorption spectroscopy, and laser-induced incandescence are highly relevant techniques.

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 contains:

• 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 has 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.
• Ability to plan and execute research projects in an independent way and with external partners.
• Experience as post doc or relevant experience from business or public activities.
• Experience from other relevant research environment than the intended work place.

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

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• Teaching skills.

Other qualifications

• Experience from international work.
• Experience from interdisciplinary work.

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 Physics with direction towards Laser diagnostics for characterization of soot particles

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 ability to co-operate, independence and drive.
• Development of research and teaching expertise.
• Ability to actively, independently and successfully seek external funding.
• Ability to contribute to innovation and regeneration of the organisation.
• Ability to supervise/assist in the supervision of students at different levels.
• Good oral and written proficiency in Swedish.

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 activities.