Associate Professor in Timber Engineering

The Section for Civil and Architectural Engineering (CAE) at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) invites applications for a position as Associate Professor in a field within Civil and Architectural Engineering. SDU CAE is part of the Department of Innovation and Technology (ITI), within the Faculty of Engineering at SDU. The position is available by 1 December 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The application deadline is 15 September 2024 at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST) 

Job Description

The primary responsibilities assigned to the position include research, teaching, and supervision. The successful candidate will carry out research within timber structures and structural engineering, linked to the core research fields of the group, as described below. The group’s research areas involve traditional and innovative concrete and timber structures and assessment methods for determining the structural safety of existing structures. The ideal candidate will be able to contribute to and preferably build upon the existing areas of the research group. The research activities will be integrated with the educational programmes in Civil Engineering, where the selected candidate will contribute to teaching and supervision in the areas of structural engineering. 

The successful candidate is expected to carry out internationally competitive research activities, to publish in high level peer-reviewed academic journals as well as engage in other forms and levels of research dissemination, form industrial collaborations, and to play an active role in securing external funding, including both EU and Danish sources.

A commitment to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate level is expected including participation in teaching and the development of new courses and in supervision of BSc, MSc and PhD students as required.

The position as associate professor holds responsibility, but also comes with influence and opportunity to develop and deliver research and education to the highest international level.

Primary research area

SDU Structures focuses on experimental, analytical, and numerical research of timber and concrete structures. The experimental research is predominantly carried out in the SDU Structures laboratory which is equipped with state-of-the-art testing and data acquisition equipment for structural testing. Within timber structures, the candidate may carry out research related to numerical modelling and analysis of wood and timber structures, experimental and analytical work on wood-based structures including connections.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD degree or equivalent qualifications within the field of Civil and Architectural Engineering. A strong track record of research and scientific publications, as well as a demonstrated ability to attract research funding, are required for prospective associate professors. Research leadership and project management experience and excellent communication skills are considered essential. 

The successful candidate should have a well-documented teaching record in the relevant field(s). Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of Danish is advantageous but not mandatory.

The education and teaching portfolio at SDU CAE primarily covers the Bachelor of Engineering Program in Civil Engineering and the Bachelor and Master of Science in Engineering Program in Civil Engineering, however, there are also opportunities to participate in educational activities at other educational programs at the faculty.

More information about SDU CAE can be found at: https://www.sdu.dk/en/forskning/sducivilengineering.

For further information about the position, please contact Head of section Christian Koch tel +45 9353 4815, Email: [email protected] or Head of Department Jeroen Bergmann , Tel.: +4565507261, Email: [email protected].

If you experience technical problems, please contact [email protected]. 

Conditions of employment

Appointment as associate professor is permanent.

Employment terms is specified in the labor market agreement, and salary is negotiable. The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on salary and taxation.

Employment as an associate professor requires academic qualifications at PhD level as well as scientific and teaching qualifications at a level achievable based on satisfactory completion of a period of employment as assistant professor/researcher but may be achievable by other means. 

Assessment and selection process
Read about the Assessment and selection process. 

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied. Only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU. 

Interviews and tests may be part of the process.

Application procedure

Before applying the candidates are advised to read the SDU information on how to apply and specific faculty information for application at the Faculty of Engineering.                         

The application shall include the following documents in English: 

• Motivated application.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Certificates/Diplomas (MSc and PhD).
• Teaching Portfolio. 
• List of publications indicating the publications attached.
• Examples of the most relevant publications (max.5). Please attach one pdf-file for each publication.
• Reference letters and documentation of other relevant qualifications may also be included.

UPLOAD GUIDE: Motivated application shall be uploaded as ‘Cover letter’, Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded as ‘Resume’. All other documents shall be uploaded as ‘Miscellaneous documents’. 

The application deadline is 15 September 2024 at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST) 

Formalities

• According to the University of Southern Denmark’s internal guidelines, there must be at least three qualified applicants to a position before it can be filled.
• Documents should not contain a CPR number (civil registration number) – in this case, the CPR number must be crossed out.
• The application and CV must not exceed 10 MB. 

The University of Southern Denmark wishes to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.

Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. You may also visit WorkinDenmark for additional information.

Further information about The Faculty of Engineering.