Associate Professor or Assistant Professor in Heat Transfer

The Vehicle Aerodynamics and Thermal Management (RVAD) group at Chalmers is expanding its scope to encompass new areas central to the transition to a sustainable, fossil-free society and is seeking an Associate Professor or Assistant Professor in Heat Transfer. With our well-established scientific network, close ties to industrial partners, and commitment to develop innovative solutions, we provide an ideal platform for you to make real impact.  You will be able to pursue your ideas within a collaborative and inclusive working environment at one of Scandinavia’s top universities in the lively west-coast city of Gothenburg, Sweden.

The department and the research group
The Department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2) conducts fundamental and applied research in all modes of transport and is characterized by an international environment, outstanding research, and world-class education. It consists of seven divisions within the areas of engineering and maritime sciences, and one division of administration and support.

The division of Vehicle Engineering and Autonomous Systems (VEAS) works with fundamental and applied research questions for vehicle or robot applications. Our aim is to provide solutions to problems of industrial and societal relevance using basic theory, modelling, and simulations. Our staff is responsible for 13 courses at Bachelor, Master, and PhD levels.

Fundamental fluid- and heat transfer problems form the base for all research in the RVAD group. Renowned internationally for our contributions to vehicle aerodynamics, brake cooling, underhood, and battery thermal management, we perceive thermal optimization as an evolving field with rapid technological advancements, especially amid the electrification of the transportation sector. Our interests span across battery and fuel cell heat management, utilization of AI techniques for enhanced modelling, interior climate control, acoustic effects on heat transfer, and exhaust heat recovery. All these areas require both fundamental understanding of heat transfer and the ability to propose new engineering solutions. In collaboration with colleagues from other divisions at our department, you will have the opportunity to apply your heat transfer knowledge to applications across all modes of transport (land, sea, air).

Job description
You will benefit from our robust foundation in applied thermal engineering to pioneer advancements in fundamental heat transfer within novel applications. Your responsibilities will involve participating in ongoing projects, but most significantly, actively securing funding for future projects both for yourself and for others (PhD students and post-docs). We expect a blend of creativity, focus, independence, and initiative, coupled with teamwork skills. You will supervise students across various academic levels and engage in project management to some extent. As member of the teaching faculty, you will be expected to teach approximately 20% of your total working time.

At Chalmers, we highly value utilization and academic citizenship. You will be expected to contribute to a positive and inclusive working environment, to participate in committees and councils, to serve as advisor to decision makers, and so on. 

Your profile 
You have a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent and solid knowledge in heat transfer and fluid mechanics. For the Assistant Professor post, the degree must not be older than 7 years prior to the application deadline. Exceptions can be made for longer periods resulting from parental leave, sick leave or military service*. 

For the position as Associate Professor, you must meet the qualifications, experiences, and skills listed below:

 -A good track record in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
- A good track record regarding high-quality, independent scientific research.
- A good track record of successful grant applications.
- Experience with PhD student supervision.

For the Assistant Professor position, the above is not mandatory but meritorious. You should, however, demonstrate experience of applying for research funding.

Excellent command of English, both written and spoken is required.

For a full definition of the qualifications and duties of an Assistant or an Associate Professor, please consult our Rules of Procedure – Chalmers University of Technology's Appointment Regulations for Teaching and Research Faculty, Chapter 6.3-6.4.

 * The date shown in your doctoral degree certificate is the date we use, as this is the date you have met all requirements for the doctoral degree. 

Contract terms
The position is aimed for Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level. Associate Professor at Chalmers is a permanent faculty position. The appointment as Assistant Professor is a four-year, entry-level, faculty position with tenure track, whereby you will acquire both pedagogical and research qualifications. An Assistant Professor is expected to improve their ability to formulate and solve scientific problems, to publish scientific articles, and to develop their skills in teaching and supervision, by means of both practical training and independent study. The aim is to achieve the level of Associate professor within four years and, if successful, you will be offered a permanent faculty position at Chalmers. 

The level of the position will be decided based on the qualifications of the selected candidate. For a definition of the academic level and qualifications for the two positions, please consult our Rules of Procedure – Chalmers University of Technology's Appointment Regulations for Teaching and Research Faculty (Assistant professor chapter 6.4 and Associate professor at chapter 6.3). Your qualifications and academic level will be evaluated by the department, Chalmers Faculty Appointment Committee and external evaluators.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20240194 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

Please follow the instructions for compiling an application for a research and teaching position at Chalmers.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
One page where you:
- Introduce yourself
- Describe your motivation for applying to this position and what attracts you about Chalmers
- Describe how you support your colleagues and bring about a good working environment
- Include names and full contact information of two references that we can contact.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
- Your CV (please see the CV guidelines).
- Include a list of publications.

Research statement: (Please name the document as: Research statement, Family name, Ref. number)
One to three pages where you:
- Describe your previous research area and main research results emphasizing those that are relevant for the position.
- State your future research goals and focus within the area of heat transfer.

Note: If you are applying for the position on Assistant Professor level, please also add information about your previous teaching experience in this document since your application does not have to include a pedagogical portfolio. 

Other documents:
- Certificate or Diploma verifying your doctoral degree
- Verification of parental leave, sick leave or military service, if relevant.
- Documents verifying awards and recognitions stated in your CV, leadership or teaching activities, etc, and other documents relevant to support your application
- Copies of a maximum of five relevant publications that cannot be accessed via your ORCID, Scopus ID or ResearcherID, if relevant.

If you are applying for the position on associate professor level, your application needs to contain a pedagogical portfolio. 

Pedagogical qualifications: (Please name the document as: Pedagogical portfolio, Family name, Ref number)
- Please compile a pedagogical portfolio to describe your pedagogical and educational qualifications using the format specified in the Pedagogical Portfolio instructions.
- Please append certificates for completed courses in pedagogical training and any other documents described in the portfolio instructions.

Teaching faculty at Chalmers are required to have completed couses in higher education pedagogics in accordance with SUHF’s recommendations (REK 2016:1) or equivalent education for a total of at least 10 weeks of full-time study. External applicants who currently do not meet the SUHF requirements may be employed for a permanent position under the condition that the required education is completed within the first three years of employment.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. 

Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered.

Application deadline: 31 May, 2024

For questions, please contact:
Professor Simone Sebben, Head of Division at VEAS
simone.sebben@chalmers.se, +46 (0)70-3891176


*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 
   

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