2024-224-05968 Associate Professor in urban Pollution

2024-224-05968 Associate Professor in urban Pollution

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of the Built Environment, a position as Associate Professor in Environmental Engineering, specifically Urban Pollution is open for appointment from 1 December 2024 or soon hereafter. This position is located in Aalborg, Denmark.

Jobbeskrivelse
The Division of Civil and Environmental Engineering conducts research and teaching in marine and environmental engineering, water pollution, hydrology, urban pollution, and physical geography. The candidate is expected to have a background in environmental engineering, preferably with interdisciplinary experiences both in research and teaching. In specific, the candidate should possess the following skills:

• Experience in grant acquisition and writing of project proposals.
• Experience in leading research projects, interact with funding agencies and partners, as well as reporting in both English and preferably also Danish.
• Solid knowledge of the occurrence and fate of emerging micropollutants in urban and aquatic environments, for instance, pharmaceuticals and microplastics.
• Extensive experience in micropollutant research in the lab and the field, including for example organising sampling campaigns and developing and optimising analytical protocols for complex matrixes.
• Experience with analytical instruments for micropollutant research, for instance, HPLC, FTIR, Raman, ICP.
• Engineering skills coupled with inter-and transdisciplinary knowledge to tackle environmental problems in urban environments, for example in the context stormwater conveyance and nature-based solutions.
• Teaching experience in urban hydrology, urban drainage, urban water pollution, and related topics.
• Experience in supervising students at bachelor, master, as well as PhD level.

Qualification requirement

The candidate must have a PhD(or equivalent) in environmental engineering or a related field. The candidate must hold qualifications corresponding to the level, which can be achieved on the basis of the appointment as Assistant Professor, but may be achievable in other ways. The candidate must hold a competitive research track record. It is necessary that the candidate has a high proficiency in oral and written English. The candidate must also demonstrate a high level of original scientific production at an international level.

The applicant must have good interpersonal and communication skills, as the project is carried out in a well-balanced international work environment.

For further information about the position contact Professor Jes [email protected]

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

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

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the deadline for applications, the head of the 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.

For further information concerning the application procedure please contact HR-Servicecenter by [email protected]
Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force, teaching portfolio and procedures can be seenhere.

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

Løn og ansættelsesvilkår
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.

Ansøgningsfrist
2024-07-10

Ref. nummer
2024-224-05968

Afdeling
Department of the Built Environment