Associate or Assistant Professors in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Associate or Assistant Professors in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Lyngby-Taarbæk, 1 stilling
The Technical University of Denmark solicits applications for the above positions created to support the further development of DTU Chemical Engineering as a leading international department being responsible for research, education and innovation within:
- Chemical and biochemical process engineering and production
- Design of chemical and biochemical products and processes
- Energy and Environment
The teaching will cover experimental and theoretical Bachelor-, Master- and PhD-level courses as well as in-service training courses for industry. Bachelor courses are primarily taught in Danish, other courses in English. Most courses are taught in Denmark but the department is also responsible for a full Master’s program in Beijing, China, in the framework of Sino-Danish Center for Research and Education.
The research background of a successful applicant should be within Chemical and Biochemical Engineering applied in the chemical, the biochemical, the food, the pharmaceutical or the energy related industries.
The new associate/assistant professors are expected to cooperate with colleagues within other departments of DTU.
Several positions are open:
- A position (assistant or associate professor level) with special emphasis on process simulation and systems engineering. The candidate is expected to have a high level expertise in the development and use of advanced software tools and an ambition to further develop the field in close cooperation with industrial enterprises from all over the world.
- Associate/Assistant professor position(s) with special emphasis on pilot-scale operations to support our ambitions of being a world leading department in experimental unit operations, process technology, powder technology, equipment design and instrumentation. The candidates should have the ambition of supporting our researchers to transfer research results to practical implementation in large scale processes, to establish tight cooperation to leading companies within our fields and to further develop our many experimental courses for Danish and international bachelor- and master students.
- Associate/assistant professor positions within the core fields of chemical and biochemical engineering with the ambition of developing our teaching methods (including e-learning) and to lead research activities in important industrially oriented areas.
Qualifications
Candidates for an
- Assistant professorship must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent)
- Associate professorship must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) as well as academic qualifications equivalent to those obtained by holding an Assistant professorship and should document didactic/pedagogic training and/or significant experience from industry.
Assessment
In the assessment of the candidate consideration will be given to
- Experience in teaching and education
- Scientific production and research potential at an international level, including experience from industry
- The ability to promote and utilize research results
- An all-round experience basis, preferably including international experience
- the ability to contribute to development of the department’s internal and external cooperation
We offer
DTU offers an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. DTU is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union.
The positions announced are permanent. A position at the Assistant Professor level can be held for maximum 4 years. Promotion to the Associate professor level depends on a formal performance evaluation.
Further information
Information on the positions from Head of Department, Professor Kim Dam-Johansen, +45 4525 2845, kdj@kt.dtu.dk.
You can read more about DTU Chemical Engineering here.
Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 5 June 2016. Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file.
In the field “Please indicate which position you are applying for” please indicate whether you are applying for position as Associate or Assistant Professor.
The application file must include:
- Application (cover letter). Applicants should describe in their application, how they plan to develop their research topics of interest and what courses they would like to teach and develop.
- CV
- Diploma (MSc/PhD – an official translation into English)
- List of publications (applicants applying for the post as Associate Professor should indicate scientific highlights)
- Documentation for teaching experience (e.g. in the form of a teaching portfolio - applicants applying for the position as associate professor)
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,800 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,300 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.
