Researcher in Fire safety engineering focusing on fire dynamics and material behaviour

Researcher in Fire safety engineering focusing on fire dynamics and material behaviour

Researcher in Fire safety engineering focusing on fire dynamics and material behaviour

Lund University

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences.  We regard equality, equal opportunities and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Description of the workplace

The Department of Building and Environmental Technology at Lund University comprises several divisions, of which the Division of Fire Safety Engineering is one. The department conducts research and teaching linked to society's needs for infrastructure and construction. This also includes consideration of safety aspects and the development of methods for managing the consequences of fires and similar accidents in society.

Research in fire safety engineering refers to physical and chemical processes associated with the onset, growth, spread and extinguishing of fires, interactions between fire and buildings, facilities, natural resources, etc., systems for preventing or detecting fire or limiting its consequences, as well as evacuation and human behaviour in the event of a fire. Fire also refers to related types of accidents such as explosions or other reactive processes. The intention is to find cost-effective, sustainable and innovative methods to keep damage to people, the environment and property at an acceptable level.

The work is usually carried out in smaller research groups linked to a certain subject area. The work is also characterized by an interdisciplinary approach with collaboration across subject boundaries and with colleagues in other departments within the university. The Division of Fire Safety Engineering consists of about 20 researchers, doctoral students and administrative staff. Most have their workplace in Lund, but some also work from other locations, e.g. from Campus Helsingborg.

The work environment is characterized by commitment, cooperation, creativity and personal responsibility. We strive for an egalitarian and inclusive work environment with an even gender distribution. It is stimulating work with varied tasks, which is why there are good opportunities for professional development.

We are currently looking for a substitute researcher whilst we recruit an assistant professor in this subject area.

Work duties

The main duties involved in a researcher position is to conduct research in the subject area. For this position the subject area is fire development and fire dynamics with a special focus on material behaviour in the event of a fire and considering an environmental and sustainability perspective. The subject area can also include modelling of fire dynamic phenomena in combination with the implication of building materials and consequences of fires from a property protection perspective. Teaching may be included and you can also have special responsibilities within the division depending on your specific interests. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. The purpose of the position is to perform independent research and to create the opportunity of further development. The position also includes attendance of national and international conferences.

Description of the work duties:

• Research within the subject area, including experimental and theoretical studies.
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies.
• Supervision of degree projects.
• Actively seeking external research funding.
• Collaboration with industry and wider society.
• Administration related to the work duties listed above.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• A PhD within the subject of the position
• A very good oral and written proficiency in English. 
• A very good knowledge and experience in physical experimental work.
• A good ability to teach in the first and second cycles of studies.
• Good knowledge in fire modelling.

Additional requirements:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high-quality research.
• A good ability to work independently and to collaborate with other research groups and industry.

Knowledge and experience that constitute additional qualifications in fire related experiments. Experience in leading research projects

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development. 

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee. https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/work-lund-university 

Further information

The position is a fixed-term position for twelve months at 100 per cent of full time.

Researchers are covered by a local collective agreement on annual working hours for researchers and assistant researchers. The planning of annual working hours is done in dialogue between the manager and the employee.

Start date by agreement.

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system.

The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a PhD degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)” 

The application can also be in accordance with LTH’s Academic qualifications portfolio – see link below. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system. Read more: http://www.lth.se/english/working-at-lth/to-apply-for-academic-positions-at-lth/

We welcome your application!

About the Faculty of Engineering

LTH is Lund University’s Faculty of Engineering. At LTH we educate people, build knowledge for the future and work hard for the development of society. We create space for brilliant research and inspire creative advancements in technology, architecture and design. We have nearly 12,000 students. Every year, our researchers – many of whom work in world-leading profile areas – publish around 100 theses and 2 000 scientific findings. In addition, a number of research results and degree projects are transformed into innovations. Together we explore and create – to benefit the world.

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