BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
SDU Mechanical Engineering (SDU ME) invites applications for multiple positions as Associate Professor in Composite Materials Technology and lead for our composite laboratory. SDU ME is part of Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Southern Denmark, located at the main campus in Odense.
The application deadline is 16 June 2024 at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST)
SDU ME embraces a wide field of expertise within mechanical design and construction, structural dynamics and optimization, mechanical robotics, composite manufacturing technology, and fluid mechanics. We offer education programs in mechanical engineering at both bachelor and master levels. We create research and development in collaboration with internal and external partners and industry.
To complement our team, we are looking for multiple associate professors within the field of composite technology, preferably with experience in the following fields:
• Design of composite components and structures, such as wind turbine blades, drone fuselages and rotors.
• Analysis and optimization of composite structures for performance and integrity.
• Development and optimization of manufacturing processes for composites.
• Mechanical tests of designed and manufactured composite structures and components
- Experience from the industry or documented experience in collaboration with the industry.
The successful candidates for this position are expected to contribute both in on-going research projects and by defining and establishing new projects together with colleagues and industrial partners. A key element in the position will be development of consultancy services for industry from the composite laboratory and establishing the lab as an attractive research infrastructure for both university and industry. In addition, the candidate shall contribute with competence and dedication to teaching of existing and new courses, mainly in composite materials and technology at bachelor and master level and supervise bachelor, master, and PhD students.
Depending on previous experience, the successful candidates will complete a Lecturer Training Programme that equips them with the necessary tools to conduct effective and inspiring teaching.
Our engineering programmes are a combination of theory courses and projects, and you will be involved in both activities. Teaching is planned in teams, and as an associate professor you will play an active role contributing to the ongoing development of future engineering education.
We offer positions where the successful candidates will be part of a dynamic institute, working both at the SDU Campus Odense and at the SDU Composite Lab in HCA Airport, Beldringe, where they will have freedom to explore ideas and curiosity in the well-equipped SDU Composite Lab including Filament winding machine, Hot wire CNC foam cutting machine, vacuum pumps, oven etc. Composite lab equipment
The SDU Composite Lab is part of SDU UAS Test Center located nearby HCA Airport, Beldringe. The UAS test center develops and tests drones and drone-related system platforms.
The successful candidates must have:
- PhD degree in mechanical engineering or related fields,
- Documented experience in working with composite materials technology as listed above – industrial or academic,
- Interest in developing courses and teaching composite materials and technology,
- Experience with providing engineering services in the area of composite materials,
- Good communication skills in English.
In addition, the following experiences are valued:
- Experience with industrial collaboration,
- Ability to attract external research funding,
- R&D leadership and ability to define and manage research projects,
- Participation in national and international academic networks of researchers,
- Team-working skills in addition to self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
For further information, please visit https://www.sdu.dk/da/forskning/sdumechanicalengineering and contact Head of SDU Mechanical Engineering, associate professor Dorte Smedegaard Schmidt, dss@sdu.dk, +45 6550 7432.
If you experience technical problems, please contact hcm-support@sdu.dk.
Application procedure
Before applying the candidates are expected to read the SDU information on How to apply and Faculty information on How to apply – Academic staff.
Application procedure
Before applying the candidates are expected 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.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Certificates/Diplomas (Bachelor, Master, and PhD degree) – Danish and/or English transcripts.
- Complete list of publications.
- Publications most relevant for the position. Please attach as one PDF-file for each publication (only full text publications (i.e. no links) can form the basis for assessment of the application).
The application may also include:
- Research statement
- Dissemination qualifications, e.g. participation in committees etc., may be included in the CV.
- List of supervised projects and acquired third party funding, if any.
- Teaching Portfolio (if previous teaching experience).
- Reference letters/References
- Documentation of other qualifications with relevance to the position.
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.
Conditions of employment
Appointment as associate professor is permanent.
Employment as an associate professor requires academic qualifications at PhD level as well as scientific and educational 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.
The main responsibilities of an associate professor are research and research-based teaching.
The successful applicants 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.
The application deadline is 16 June 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.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Odense Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Syddansk Universitet, Campusvej, 5230 Odense M
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 16-06-2024; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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