2022-224-04897 Associate professor in Structural Engineering and Fire Safety

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of the Built Environment a position as Associate Professor in Structural engineering and fire safety is open for appointment from February 1, 2023 or soon hereafter. This position is open either at AAU Copenhagen or Aalborg Campus
The Department of the Built Environment focuses on the technical and scientific disciplines within the built environment. Research areas span from Indoor Environment and Energy Efficient buildings, Wind Turbines, Structural Design, Structural Materials, Geotechnical Engineering, Wave Energy to Traffic along with many other areas. The research is conducted in a national as well as an international research environment. The department takes on contract research for both public institutions and private companies. The research projects involve both theoretical research and in situ measurements along with laboratory experiments. As an employee at the Department of the Built Environment, you become a part of an international research environment, where focus is on innovation, knowledge sharing and interdisciplinary collaborations. 

Job description

Danish building practice is in the middle of green transition: Climate change, new materials, the desire for more sustainable construction, renewed focus on reduction of energy consumption and demand for high productivity and efficiency is challenging the construction industry. This calls for research and dissemination with respect to fire safety of modern construction and building practice.  

To meet these needs, relevant research areas for our future associate professor in structural engineering and fire safety should be within some of the following subjects:

• Performance requirements based on natural fire simulations
• Modelling of material and structural behavior when exposed to fire
• Modelling of fire load.
• Fire safe use of timber, wood-based materials and other biogenic materials as load-bearing structure, cladding, or insulation
• Design of fire safe refurbishment of existing buildings
• Reducing the need for testing when assessing reaction to fire and fire-protection performance

The applicant must also be able to describe the thermal and mechanical actions for the structural design of buildings exposed to fire, including safety requirements and design procedures. Further qualifications within advanced structural analysis will be advantageous.

The Associate professor in Structural Engineering and Fire Safety will be responsible for Institute’s teaching in Fire engineering. Some teaching in other related topics and in other study programs at the University is also expected, including design of constructions with respect also to structural safety, durability and sustainability. A significant part of the teaching activities will take place at Aalborg Campus.

BUILD has a wide network both nationally and internationally, and research is often conducted in collaboration with companies, organizations and authorities.

A position at BUILD offers significant opportunities to influence the built environment, through government consultancy, SBi guidelines, business collaboration, teaching and research dissemination. You will become part of a dynamic research environment, where the focus is on knowledge sharing and interdisciplinary collaboration on technical and social science assignments.

You may obtain further professional information from Associate Professor Dario Parigi, dpa@build.aau.dk

Qualification requirements: 

The level of qualification for Associate Professors shall correspond to the level, which can be achieved on the basis of the appointment as Assistant Professor, but may be achievable in other ways. The appointment presupposes that the applicant can demonstrate original scientific production at an international level as well as documented teaching qualifications. Appointment to the position requires that both research and teaching qualifications are at the requested level. The two qualifications will be given equal and principal priority in the overall assessment.

The application must contain the following:

• A motivated text wherein the reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position are stated.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Copies of relevant diplomas (Master of Science and PhD). On request you could be asked for an official English translation.
• Scientific qualifications. A complete list of publications must be attached with an indication of the works the applicant wishes to be considered. You may attach up to 10 publications.
• Teaching qualifications described in the teaching portfolio.  If this is not enclosed the applicant must include an explanation for its absence.
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations and the like.
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position.
• References/recommendations.
• Personal data.

The applications are only to be submitted online by using the “Apply online” button below. 

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that subsequent to the deadline for applications the head of department supported by the chair of the assessment committee will select candidates for assessment. All applicants will be informed whether they will be assessed or not.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.

For further information concerning the application procedure please contact Camilla Bjerregaard Bock by mail est-ef-hr@adm.aau.dk  or phone (+45) 9940 9582.

Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force, teaching portfolio and procedures can be seen here  

Agreement

Employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministry of Finance’s current Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities. Employment and salary are in accordance with the collective agreement for state-employed academics.

Vacancy number

2022-224-04897

Deadline

30/10/2022

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