LUT University
Position ID:
LUT University-RYTFI [#30518]
Position Title:
Two professorships: Building physics and materials & Sustainable infrastructure
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Southern Finland, Finland
Subject Areas:
Appl Deadline:
2025/10/06 11:59PM
(posted 2025/09/08, listed until 2025/10/06)
(posted 2025/09/08, listed until 2025/10/06)Position Description:
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Position Description
Two tenure track professorships (assistant, associate, or full): Building physics and materials Sustainable infrastructure Are you a visionary academic in the field of civil and construction engineering? LUT University is establishing a new civil engineering department at its Lahti campus, and we are now seeking two professors, one in building physics and materials and the other in sustainable infrastructure, to launch our research and education activities. We are looking for trailblazers to lead the way! Creating a world where the built environment thrives and people flourish The LUT School of Energy Systems will be launching its new Department of Civil Engineering in 2026. Bachelor’s studies will start in August 2027 and master’s studies in August 2028. The focus areas of the new department are technology-driven growth, business model transformation, and infrastructure resilience. The focus areas are characterised by cutting-edge academic research and a commitment to advancing the global competitiveness of the construction industry. About the roles In the building physics and materials professorship, you will be launching research and education in energy-efficient and sustainable construction. You will focus on advancing innovative materials, structures, and solutions that improve building performance and support the transition toward low-carbon construction. Your previous expertise should involve one or more of the following areas: 1) building physics; heat and moisture transfer in structures 2) construction materials; new material solutions and material development 3) wood, steel, concrete, or composite structures 4) hybrid solutions, especially for renovation 5) integration of structures and systems 6) structural solutions affecting energy efficiency. In the sustainable infrastructure professorship, you will be launching research and education in the field of infrastructure. You will contribute to a more resilient and sustainable built environment, where land use, material flows, transport systems, energy networks, and digital solutions work seamlessly together. Your previous expertise should involve one or more of the following areas: 1) geotechnics and foundation construction 2) circular economy in infrastructures 3) sustainable management of materials; regional material and energy solutions 4) information management in the planning and maintenance of transport routes and systems 5) networks and channel construction 6) land use and system planning for communities 7) construction related to heavy industry and energy systems 8) special structures. You can also indicate your interest in administrative roles, such as head of department or head of degree programme. The positions combine remote and on-site work, with regular presence required at our Lahti campus. We offer excellent employee benefits, flexible work arrangements, and strong support for professional development and networking. The positions require spoken and written fluency in Finnish and English. Other language skills are considered an advantage. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements for one of the tenure track levels: assistant professor, associate professor, or full professor. We are looking for someone who is ready to embrace LUT's values and strategy and eager to work towards interdisciplinary or even transdisciplinary practices. We offer you a unique opportunity to be part of creating LUT’s new civil engineering community from the very beginning. For further information about the position, you can reach Development Director Kirsi Taivalantti on Tuesdays (Sept. 9, 16, and 23) and Thursdays (Sept. 11, 18, and 25) from 13:00 pm to 15:00 pm (UTC + 3 h). Phone: +358 40 517 7702, email: kirsi.taivalantti@lut.fi. Read more about the positions and submit your online application: Building physics and materials: https://lut.rekrytointi.com/paikat/index.php?jid=1347&o=A_RJ Sustainable infrastructure: https://lut.rekrytointi.com/paikat/index.php?jid=1346&o=A_RJ The application deadline is October 6, 2025, at 12:00 noon (Finnish local time, UTC+3). All application documents must be submitted in English and in PDF format. LUT University | LUT University seeks solutions to global issues with its expertise in technology, business, and social sciences. LUT is a trailblazer in promoting the energy transition and the regenerative use of natural resources and helps build resilient communities, industry, and businesses through data, research, and education. LUT's campuses are in Lappeenranta and Lahti, Finland, but its impact is global. Lut.fi/enWe are not accepting applications for this job through AcademicJobsOnline.Org right now. Please apply at https://www.lut.fi/en/about-us/come-work-us/open-positions
.- Contact: Kirsi Taivalantti, +358 40 517 7702
- Email:
- Postal Mail:
- P.O.Box 20
FI-53851 Lappeenranta, Finland
- P.O.Box 20