Applications are invited for a position as Assi...

Applications are invited for a position as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering (DTU Civil Engineering).The position is available as soon as possible.The candidate will be engaged in teaching and research on development of solutions for integrated design of buildings with a very low use of energy for heating, cooling, ventilation and electricity for building services and lighting. The working area includes highly insulated building envelopes, thermal storage in constructions, window systems with positive net energy gain and solar shading, ventilation systems with heat recovery and minimum use of electricity, heating systems, cooling systems based on venting and night ventilation or water-cooled ceilings, lighting systems with daylight control. The different topics are coupled in simulation calculations of the performance with respect to total energy use and indoor environment. The topics are also coupled in work on development of intelligent control and continuous commissioning of the different systems in the building. It is preferred that the candidate has a profound knowledge of several of the topics listed above including knowledge of relevant building energy simulation tools. Innovation activities may be carried out in close collaboration with companies and trade associations, assessment activities may be carried out as commissioned by public authorities, and research activities may be carried out as part of national and joint European cooperation.The position is assigned to the Department’s Section for Building Physics and Services. The new colleague will mainly work with the research group on Building Energy and ServicesApplicants for an assistant professorship must hold a PhD degree or similar. Applicants for an associate professorship must have experience at least as assistant professors or similar qualifications, including teaching experience.In the assessment of the candidates consideration will be given tothe ability to contribute to teaching scientific production and research potential the ability to promote and utilize research results an all-round experience basis, preferably including international experience the ability to contribute to attract external funding and development of the department’s internal and external cooperation Applicants are requested to indicate whether they apply for the position as associate or assistant professor.The salary and appointment terms are negotiated in accordance with the current collective agreement for Danish University faculty members.Further information can be obtained from the Head of Department of Civil Engineering, Jacob Steen Møller, tel.: + ******. Applications, which should be submitted in English, must include a list of publications. Applicants who apply for the post as associate professor should indicate the works, viewed as scientific highlights and enclose documentation for participation on teacher training course. Teaching materials and research publications to be considered in the assessment must be enclosed as well.We must have your online application by 21 August 2009. Apply for the position on www.dtu.dk/vacancy - Please open the link "apply for this job online" and fill in the application form and attach your application and CV and the abovementioned documents.All interested candidates, irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic background, are encouraged to apply.The Department of Civil Engineering comprises a staff of about 150 persons and offers an inspiring environment for education and research. The department is divided into six sections that represent focus areas of key importance for construction processes, buildings and structures.                                                                                 APPLY HERE