Professor of Rock Engineering

Professor of Rock Engineering

Apply locations Otaniemi, Espoo, Finland time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R41155

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Aalto University School of Engineering invites applications for

TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN ROCK ENGINEERING

The call is targeted to ambitious individuals seeking a full-time Assistant Professor position in the Aalto University tenure track system.

The vacancy is open at the Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Aalto University. The department has 15 tenure track professors supported by lecturers, post-doctoral researchers, doctoral students, and technical staff. In total, the number of personnel is about 120. The department and school have well-equipped research infrastructures and access to national scientific computing services.

Job description

The Department of Civil Engineering invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Rock Engineering. This position is part of one of Aalto University's key research areas, known as "Materials and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources".

Rock Engineering is a field of engineering that deals with the design and construction of structures in rock, such as underground facilities, tunnels, and mines. This field often incorporates elements of rock mechanics, excavation technologies, applied geology, and structural engineering to address the unique challenges posed by working with rock as a construction material.

The position requires theoretical mastery of rock mechanics, rock excavation, and tunnelling in hard rock geological environments. The candidate should have a close interest in how these themes can be addressed in the Nordic context. The candidate is expected to perform multidisciplinary research with researchers in Civil Engineering and other disciplines. Good collaboration and communication skills with industrial and public partners in the field of construction and mining are essential.

Professors at Aalto University are expected to perform high-quality research and teaching and supervise students at the doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate levels. This position involves teaching in the Bachelor's Program in "Civil Engineering" and in the Master's Programmes "Geoengineering" and "European Mining Course".

Professors are also expected to be proactive members of the university and international scientific communities and to exhibit leadership and service to society.

Requirements

Applicants must have a doctoral degree in a relevant engineering discipline as well as international research activities. Teaching experience and pedagogical studies are considered beneficial in the evaluation.

Well-demonstrated collaboration skills and an excellent command of English are essential as well. The merits and potential of the applicants will be appraised via a holistic evaluation based on the quality and quantity of research, teaching, and academic leadership, in addition to the overall activity in the scientific community and society.

What we offer

Aalto University offers the opportunity to work within a well-resourced learning community where students are rigorously selected and highly motivated. According to our strategy, Aalto University aims to shape a sustainable future through research-based knowledge, creativity, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

The entry salary will be defined according to Aalto University's salary system, taking account of the applicant's experience and qualifications. Aalto University provides its employees with occupational healthcare services. Aalto University also offers new professors a start-up package as well as support in applying for external research funding to establish their own research team.

Finland offers a safe and healthy environment for living, with excellent state-subsidized services including affordable daycare, healthcare, and free schools that are ranked among the best in the world.

For more information

For additional information, please contact Professor Antti Peltokorpi, Department of Civil Engineering, tel. +358 50371 6613. In questions related to the recruitment process, please contact HR Partner Merja Seppänen, tel. +358 50593 7712. E-mail addresses follow the form firstname.lastname@aalto.fi.

How to apply

The application material for the position must consist of the following documents:

1. Cover letter – addressed to Dean of the School of Engineering, including a summary of merits, most important achievements, and motivation for this position at Aalto University (maximum 2 pages);
2. Curriculum vitae – including contact information, following the structure given by Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity;
3. Publication list – with the five most important publications marked;
4. Research work portfolio – including a plan for future research in the position (4–10 pages);
5. Teaching statement – motivation, teaching philosophy, experience (1–2 pages); Shortlisted candidates will be asked to supplement their applications with a teaching portfolio following the Aalto University guidelines;
6. Three most important publications authored or co-authored by the applicant;

These documents must be combined, in the given order, into a single .pdf file and attached to the online application.

The application material must be written in English. Applications, including a single .pdf file consisting of the required application material listed above, must be submitted online through the electronic recruitment system of Aalto University no later than January 7, 2025.

A link to the recruitment system can be found at the end of this job advertisement via the text "Apply now".