Työnimike: Professor

Työnkuvaus:
Professor, Electrical energy technology,especially flexible and smart electric systems The main area of expertise will be the management of decentralized energy technology. The position will be filled for a fixed-term of six years. The Faculty of Technology focuses on research and teaching within the fields of technology and business studies. The Faculty has specialized in developing energy technology and know-how together with international industrial enterprises and regional businesses. The core of the research is the management of solutions for efficient energy generation and distribution, as well as environmentally friendly solutions. The Faculty of Technology's research agenda is strongly connected with the University of Vaasa's strategic research area of "Energy and sustainable development". Research and teaching is supported by extensive and versatile laboratory services provided by Technobothnia Research Centre. The centre is managed by the University of Vaasa, Vaasa University of Applied Sciences and Novia University of Applied Sciences. The Vaasa region is home to the largest energy cluster in the Nordic countries. The region's role as a significant hub of expertise in the energy sector will be further strengthened as a unique research and product development laboratory, Vaasa Energy Business Innovation Centre VEBIC, opens in 2016. As a part of the Faculty of Technology's Smart Energy research, VEBIC will serve international and domestic needs for research and education in the energy industry. The research will focus, for example, on renewable fuels, flexible energy production, the electrical systems of engine-driven power plants and on reducing the waste energy and emissions of the energy production. JOB DESCRIPTION The field of the professorship is renewable energy production and energy storage systems as well as their protection, steering and adjustment in line with the requirements of an active and smart energy grid. The task also includes modelling and simulation of flexible energy grids. The position is located at our innovative department of Electrical Engineering and Energy technology. The department is focused on modern technology that has a high level of significance in international business operations. Our areas of emphasis are: energy solutions of the future, decentralised electrical energy distribution systems, smart electricity grids, modern fuel combustion engine technology and related bio fuels, wind energy and other renewable energy sources, efficient electronics, image processing, optimisation and computer modelling. The tasks of the professor include planning and managing research and development projects in the field, instructing theses as well as well as promoting the application of research findings in the field. Further tasks, including teaching and teaching development, are agreed in more detail in the annual working plan. According to Section 33 of the Universities Act, a Professor carries out and supervises scientific work, provides teaching based on it, follows developments in research and participates in societal interaction and international cooperation in his/her field. Requirements The successful candidate will have: an applicable doctoral degree scientific competence of a high standard experience in managing and leading scientific research competence to supervise theses and provide high-quality teaching based on research solid track-record of international cooperation in his/her field Practical non-academic experience in the field is not a requirement. However, experience of co-operation with enterprises and organizations is seen as an asset. In addition, a demonstrated ability to lead research projects, procure research funding and carry out publishing activities is required. The successful candidate will also have evidence of networking with national and international research forums. The applicants' merits are evaluated on the basis of scientific publications, other resea

Työnantajan nimi: Vaasan yliopisto

Työnantajan osoite: Wolffintie 34, 65200 VAASA

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Työn lyhyt kuvaus: Yliopistojen ja ammattikorkeakoulujen opettajat

Maa: Suomi

Alue: Pohjanmaa

Sopimuksen kesto: Tilapäinen

Sopimuslaji: Kokopäiväinen

Lähde työtarjous:
MOL/Työ- ja elinkeinoministeriö, Julkiset työvoimapalvelut, Suomi