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The Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering at Aarhus University, Denmark, has vacancy in the Structural Dynamics and Geotechnical Engineering Section for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Structural Dynamics and Monitoring. Preference will be given to candidates with a research focus in system identification, damage detection, ML techniques and related emerging fields. Theoretical, numerical, experimental, or combined backgrounds are welcome. Cross-disciplinary candidatures are also welcome.
For further information on the position please contact Professor Christos T. Georgakis, Head of the Structural Dynamics and Monitoring Section at cg@cae.au.dk or Professor Mikkel K. Kragh, Head of Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering at mkk@cae.au.dk.
Expected start date and duration of employment
This is a full-time position expected to be started on 1 April 2024, 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.
The successful applicant should have a documented research background in structural dynamics and/or monitoring, and an educational background in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering. A preferred focus will be within the specific domains of structural dynamics, signal processing, mechanics, IT, and/or 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 applying for or attracting 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.
Who we are
Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering was established on January 1, 2021 in connection with Aarhus University’s reorganization of the Department of Engineering. The department employs around 100 people and who are responsible for research and education. We educate both Bachelors and Masters of Science in Engineering and around 950 students are enrolled in our study programs. Furthermore, we offer an ambitious international research-focused PhD program.
Through research and development, we forge sustainable technological solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing industry and society. We strive to contribute to sustainable development and to create green solutions to challenges within construction, indoor climate, geotechnics, environmental and climate adaptation and many other areas.
Our research is both basic and applied, and we develop current knowledge into workable solutions for 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 commercial innovation needs. Through collaboration, we ensure that the knowledge and technology generated in the university's technical research environments is clearly anchored and benefits society.
What we offer
The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering is a young and dynamic department characterized by:
- a welldeveloped research infrastructure, laboratories, and access to shared equipment;
- an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international collaborators;
- a working climate that invites lively, open, and critical discussion;
- a working environment with close working relationships, networking, and social activities;
- a workplace characterized by professionalism, equality, and a healthy worklife balance.
Place of work and area of employment
The place of work is Navitas, Inge Lehmanns Gade 10, 8000 Aarhus C, the area of employment is Aarhus University within related departments.
For further information on the position please contact Professor Christos T. Georgakis, Head of the Structural Dynamics and Monitoring Section at cg@cae.au.dk or Professor Mikkel K. Kragh, Head of Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering at mkk@cae.au.dk.
Deadline
January 30, 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
- 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
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 on the basis of 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.
Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Aarhus Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aarhus Universitet, Inge Lehmanns Gade 10, 8000 Aarhus C
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 30-01-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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