LUT School of Engineering Sciences is hiring a professor in separation technologies for particles.
The professorship is located at the Department of Separation Science of the LUT School of Engineering Sciences. The School's mission is to train problem-solvers in engineering and contribute to a wider understanding of our world through research in technology. Our research and education are characterised by an entrepreneurial, global and sustainable mindset.
The department of Separation Science conducts groundbreaking research in chemical engineering, with 120 employees and 13 research groups. The professorship focuses on state-of-the-art research on particle-related separation technologies from different points of view. The work requires deep scientific understanding of the related physical and chemical phenomena, exploration and development of novel and existing technologies and unit processes, and practical application for societally and industrially important separation problems.
The professorship is situated at the assistant, associate or full professor levels of the tenure track and will be filled through an open application process for a fixed term of four years (assistant/associate professor) or permanently (full professor). The professorship will be located in LUT's Lappeenranta campus, Finland. The work may require travel to the university’s other locations in Lahti, Mikkeli, and Kouvola as needed. The work will start with a six-month trial period.
The position offers a unique opportunity to engage in groundbreaking research and collaborations within several fields in chemical engineering, contributing to the development of the regenerative use of planetary resources. You will work in a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research environment in a diverse academic setting, fostering collaborations across multiple disciplines and benefit from LUT's international community and networks that enable global partnerships and offer insights into different cultures and perspectives. You will also have access to excellent laboratory facilities at the Department of Separation Science. In addition, the position offers possibility to enjoy Finland’s high quality of life: a high standard of living, excellent health care and social services, and a clean and safe environment.
The candidates are expected to demonstrate a high level of academic competence in separation technologies for particles, related experimental and modelling research, and analytics. The emphasis should be especially on a wide range of solid-liquid separation technologies, and the candidates should have reasonable knowledge of filtration. The objective will be to set up your own research group and offer expertise in the field of the professorship.
The candidates must have proof of high-impact international research and publishing. Skills for collaborating both within LUT and with national and especially international partners are crucial to the position, and the candidates will be expected to provide evidence of successful international collaboration and the acquisition of research funding.
Proof of successful project work and research collaboration with research institutions and industry is considered an advantage. In addition, the evidence of experience in managing an organisation and acquiring competitive funding is valued. Practical experience in the field is not a requirement in this position, but it is considered an advantage.
The duties will include basic and advanced education in key areas of the field of the professorship. Professors are expected to supervise theses and doctoral dissertations. The duties related to the field of research include the following:
- high-impact international research
- planning and implementation of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral education
- supervision of final theses and doctoral studies
- preparation of national and international research and education projects
- increasing awareness in a way that serves industries and society
- taking part in the preparation of projects in other LUT units as an expert
- general administrative work related to the university's operation
- acquisition of research funding
- cost-conscious leadership and project management
- close collaboration and interaction with businesses in the field
- teamwork, as most of the research and work is conducted in research groups and teams.
The appointment process description explains the qualification requirements and tenure track appointment criteria.
The salary is determined according to the salary system for university teaching and research personnel. The pay will include an individual pay component based on performance and competence. The annual gross salary for an assistant/associate professor amounts to 50 500 - 68 000 euros and full professor 70 000 - 104 800 euros depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. In addition to a competitive salary, the wide range of benefits that come with this job include a holiday bonus, a generous holiday entitlement, research incentive scheme with personal rewards for high quality publications, flexible working hours, occupational health care, a collegial faculty environment and continued commitment for your support, learning, training and development.
The closing date for applications is 4 August 2025 at 12 noon, Finnish local time (UTC + 3h). Please submit your application and all required attachments by filling out the online form. All application documents must be in English and in PDF format. The application must include the following:
- a curriculum vitae (max. 10 pages)
- a copy of the candidate's doctoral diploma
- a full list of publications including the candidate’s Scopus and Google Scholar details: the Scopus ID, Google Scholar profile URL and ORCID ID, the total number of publications, the total number of citations, and h-indices
- a separate list of the 10 publications selected for expert evaluation
- the 10 publications mentioned above as separated files
- a teaching portfolio or an equivalent account of the candidate's teaching qualifications, presenting courses (and tasks within the courses) taught by the candidate, related feedback, the candidate’s pedagogical training and teaching philosophy, and courses that the candidate is able to or prefers to teach
- an account of the candidate's merits and activities of significance to the vacancy (max. 3 pages)
- an account of the candidate’s vision on the development of education, research and projects in the field of the professorship at LUT University (max. 3 pages).
Please specify the tenure track level applied to. Please submit your application well in advance of the deadline to allow enough time for it to be uploaded with its attachments. Also make sure you submit only one application.
For further information, please contact Sami Virolainen, Head of Department, +358 50 431 6756, [email protected].
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