The Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering at Aarhus University, Denmark, has a vacancy in the Structural Dynamics and Geotechnical Engineering Section for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Offshore Structures. Preference will be given to candidates with a research focus in environmental loading and/or structural response, particularly related to offshore environments. Theoretical, numerical, experimental or combined backgrounds are welcome. Cross-disciplinary candidatures are also welcome.
Expected start date and duration of employment
This is a full-time position expected to be started on 1st Jan 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The applicant will be expected to create a strong international research profile, with the eventual goal of forming an internationally recognized research group within their domain. The applicant shall be active in attracting externally funded research.
Teaching duties will include the supervision of BSc and MSc students and co-supervision of PhD students. The applicant may also be expected to develop a new specialized course offering within their field of specialty in the Department's programme.
The candidate will be expected to participate in the Department’s strategic development committees.
Furthermore, the applicant is expected to take an active role in the operation and development of the new AUWaveTank facility.
The successful applicant should have a strong and documented research background in wind/wave measurements and/or wind/wave-structure interaction and or offshore structural response. The candidate should have an educational background in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering. A preferred focus will be within the specific domains of structural dynamics, experimental research, signal processing, IT, and applied mathematics. Professional industrial experience is desired, but not required. Candidates must have at least 2 years postdoc or relevant industrial experience after obtaining their PhD. Ideally, the candidate should show a track record of attracting and managing research funding for projects within the noted
research areas.
Documented teaching experience will be preferred, and it is expected that the successful candidate will be able to deliver independent lectures in both the BSc and MSc programs within the Department. Teaching duties will include the supervision of BSc and MSc students and co-supervision of PhD students. The applicant may also be expected to develop a new specialized course offering within his/her field of specialty in the Department's programme and to be active in attracting externally funded research.
Who we are
Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering was established on January 1, 2021 in connection with Aarhus University’s reorganization of the engineering area. The department employs around 100 people and is responsible for research and education within the department’s scientific areas. We educate both Bachelors and Masters of Science in Engineering and around 1000 students are enrolled in our degree programs. Furthermore, we also offer an advanced PhD program. Our PhD students have high academic potential and deliver high-quality results for both the private and the public sectors.
Through research and development, we forge sustainable technological solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing industry and society. We continuously contribute to sustainable development and to create green solutions to challenges within construction, building energy systems, indoor climate, geo-technics, environmental and climate adaptation and many other areas.
Our research is both basic and applied, and we develop current knowledge into workable solutions in the business community. We collaborate with a wide range of public and private enterprises, and many of the department's research and development activities are based on the innovation needs of the business community. Through collaboration, we ensure that the knowledge and technology generated in the university's technical research environments are clearly anchored in reality and benefit the surrounding society. Based on our research on building materials, architectural design and technology, we also offer research-based public sector services and consultancy on technology to public agencies and ministries.
What we offer
The department/centre offers:
- a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment
- an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
- a research climate encouraging lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research
- a work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
- a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.
Tenure Track Program at Science and Technology
Aarhus University offers talented scientists from around the world attractive career perspectives via the Science and Technology Tenure Track Program. Highly qualified candidates will be appointed for a period of six years with the prospect of performance-based advancement to a tenured position.
The aim of the Science and Technology Tenure Track Program is to:
- attract outstandingly talented individuals that are competitive at an international level
- promote the early development of independent research success early in the career of scientists
- create transparency in the academic career path.
As part of the tenure track position, the candidate will be offered:
- access to research infrastructure
- capability development, including postgraduate teacher training
- a mentoring program
- support to develop scientific networks and to secure interdisciplinary research at the highest level.
As part of the Aarhus University Tenure Track Program, the University carries out a mid-way evaluation to review the progress of the tenure track candidate after three years, according to the same criteria used in the final tenure review. The final tenure review will be conducted after five and a half years. If the review is positive, the candidate will be offered a tenured position as Associate Professor/Senior Researcher at Aarhus University.
Please refer to the tenure track guidelines for the tenure review criteria and process.
Place of work and area of employment
The place of work is Inge Lehmanns Gade 10, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.
Contact information
For further information, please contact: the Head of the Department, Mikkel K. Kragh +45 31 16 79 99, mkk@cae.au.dk.
Deadline
Applications must be received no later than 14th November 2024.
Technical Sciences Tenure Track
Aarhus University offers talented scientists from around the world attractive career perspectives via the Technical Sciences Tenure Track Programme. Highly qualified candidates are appointed as Assistant Professors for a period of six years with the prospect of performance- based advancement to a tenured Associate Professorship
The aim of the Technical Sciences Tenure Track Programme is to:
- attract outstanding talented individuals that are competitive at an international level
- to promote the early development of independent research success early in the career of scientists
- to create transparency in the academic career path
As part of the tenure track position, the candidate is offered:
- access to research infrastructure
- capability development, including postgraduate teacher training
- a mentoring programme
- support to develop scientific networks and to secure interdisciplinary research at the highest level
As part of the Aarhus University Tenure Track Programme, the University carries out a mid-way evaluation to review the progress of the tenure track candidate after three years, according to the same criteria used in the final tenure review. The final tenure review is conducted after five and a half years. If the review is positive, the candidate will be offered a tenured position as Associate Professor at Aarhus University.
Please refer to the tenure track guidelines for the tenure review criteria and for the tenure review process.
Application procedure
Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee and will receive his/her assessment. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.
Letter of reference
If you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.
Formalities and salary range
Technical Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be found here.
Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
Ensuring gender balance at the Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering is a high priority at Aarhus University, and therefore, we particularly encourage women to apply for this position. No candidate will be given preferential treatment, and all applicants will be assessed based on their qualifications for the position in question.
Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.
Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here. Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
