Researcher in Fire Engineering with a focus on fire dynamics and material behavior

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked as one of the world's leading academic institutions. It is home to approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our endeavor to understand, explain, and improve our world and the conditions of human life. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Equality, equal opportunities, and diversity are fundamental principles for all parts of our operations.

Description of the workplace The Department of Building and Environmental Technology comprises several departments, of which the Department of Fire Engineering is one. Within the department, research and teaching are conducted related to society's need for infrastructure and construction. As part of this, consideration is also given to safety aspects and the development of methods to manage the consequences of fires and other similar accidents in society. Research in fire engineering refers to physical and chemical processes related to the onset, growth, spread, and extinguishment of fires, interactions between fire and buildings, facilities, natural resources, etc., systems to prevent or detect fire or limit its consequences, as well as evacuation and human behavior during a fire. Fire also refers to closely 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. Work is usually conducted in small research groups linked to a specific subject area. However, the work is also characterized by an interdisciplinary approach with collaboration across subject boundaries and with colleagues in other departments within the university. The Department of Fire Engineering consists of about 20 researchers, doctoral students, and administrative staff. Most are based in Lund, but some also work from other locations, e.g., from Campus Helsingborg. The work environment is characterized by engagement, collaboration, creativity, and individual responsibility. We strive for a non-hierarchical and inclusive work environment with an even gender distribution. The tasks are varied and stimulating, and there are good opportunities for professional development. We are now seeking a substitute researcher while we recruit an Assistant Professor within the subject area.

Job duties The duties for the fixed-term employment as a researcher are primarily to conduct research within the subject area. The position covers the subject area of fire development and fire dynamics, with a particular focus on material behavior during fire as well as environmental and sustainability aspects. The subject area may also include modeling of fire dynamic phenomena in combination with the properties of building materials and the consequences of fires from a property protection perspective. Teaching may be included, and you may also have specific areas of responsibility within the department depending on your specific interests. The position offers the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education pedagogy. The purpose of the position is to conduct independent research and create conditions for further development. Participation in national and international conferences is also included in the position. The duties include:

• Research within the subject area including experimental and theoretical studies.
• Teaching at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels.
• Supervision of students working on degree projects.
• Actively seeking external research funding.
• Collaboration with industry and society.
• Administration related to the above duties is included.

Qualifications Requirements for the employment are:

• A doctoral degree within the subject area.
• Very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.
• Very good knowledge and experience in conducting physical experiments.
• Good ability to conduct teaching at undergraduate and advanced levels.
• Good knowledge of fire modeling.

Meritorious for the employment are:

• Good ability to develop and conduct high-quality research.
• Good ability for independent work and the ability to collaborate with other research groups and industry.
• Knowledge and experience that constitute additional merits within fire-related experiments.
• Experience in leading research projects.

Consideration will be given to how the applicant, through their experience and competence, is assessed to complement and strengthen the research within the department and contribute to its future development.

We offer Lund University is a government agency, which means you receive special benefits, generous leave, and a favorable occupational pension. Read more on the university's website about Working with us. https://www.lu.se/om-universitetet/jobba-hos-oss

Other information The employment as a substitute researcher is limited to 12 months at full-time (100%). Researchers are covered by the "local collective agreement on annual working hours for researchers and assistant researchers". The planning of annual working hours is carried out in dialogue between the manager and the employee. Commencement by agreement.

How to apply The application shall include a CV and a personal letter motivating why you are interested in the position and how the position matches your merits. The application shall include a certificate of doctoral degree and should also include other things you wish to invoke (copies of grades, information for references, letters of recommendation, etc.). The application can also be designed according to the description of LTH's academic portfolio, see the link below. Upload the application as a PDF file in the recruitment system. More information can be found at https://www.lth.se/jobb/sokalararanstallning/ Welcome with your application!