At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of the Built Environment (BUILD), a position as postdoc in socio-technical aspects of sustainability and practice is open for appointment in the Division of Town, Housing and Property for three years. The position is open from 01.01.2023 in Copenhagen The Department of the Built Environment is Denmark’s largest department in construction, civil engineering, and the built environment. The research at BUILD is rooted in the field of engineering, but it also contains important and comprehensive elements from the social sciences and the humanities.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The position is available in the Sustainable Cities and Everyday Practice Research Group (SCEP) at the Division of Town, Housing and Property. The research group deals with everyday life and sustainability, household consumption patterns, smart technologies and urban sustainability among others.
We are looking for a candidate with a strong profile within the intersection between the materiality of buildings and their use with a focus on indoor climate, building operation and digitization of buildings. The candidate must also have a strong methodological background in qualitative and visual methods and be able to work in research across different disciplines and methods. Finally, it is an advantage with good skills in communication.
The work involves research, including the development of research ideas, fundraising and management of research projects, teaching and dissemination. As the primary funding comes from external sources, graduates must be flexible and ready to assist in projects on the edge of their professional core competencies. The department employs researchers with various disciplinary backgrounds, e.g. architects, anthropologists, sociologists, geographers, engineers and so on.
Qualification requirements
We expect you to be interested in cities, housing and construction, including contributing to improvements to the built environment from a social and technical perspective. Relevant experiences with social complications in connection with implementation of technical solutions is desired.
You must be able to work both independently and in collaboration with other employees, public authorities, interest organizations and representatives of the construction sector in a multidisciplinary research environment.
Appointment as post.doc. presupposes scientific qualifications at PhD level or similar scientific qualifications. An evaluation committee will evaluate the research potential of each applicant.
Candidates should have the ability to work in a team as well as independently and be good at networking. The candidate must have excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken).
Application
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 5 publications.
- 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.
The applications are only to be submitted online by using the “Apply online” button below.
Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after deadline for applications the head of 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.
AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.
For further information concerning the application procedure please contact Camilla Bjerregaard Bock by mail est-ef-hr@adm.aau.dk or phone (+45) 9940 9582. Information regarding guidelines, ministerial circular in force and procedures can be seen here
AGREEMENT
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.
VACANCY NUMBER
2022-224-4689
DEADLINE
26/07/2022Apply online