| The Mads Clausen Institute at the University of Southern Denmark invites applications as Associate Professor in Prototyping. The starting date of the position is 01.04.2017 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is located within the Section SDU Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation (TEI) on the campus in Sønderborg. SDU TEI is a cross-disciplinary section that unites engineering and business researchers in teaching and joint research projects. The section focuses specifically on a holistic approach to the innovation process, consisting of the stages ideation, product development, process/production development and commercialization. The group has an international and interdisciplinary focus, which is reflected by the group members themselves, as well as by the number of international students with a variety of different backgrounds. For more information on SDU TEI, please visit www.sdu.dk/tei. The TEI section is seeking a highly motivated, outgoing person, who is able to work in an international, interdisciplinary team. The candidate must be a team player but also able to work independently. The successful candidate should have a background in engineering, and has interdisciplinary work experience across the innovation process, i.e. prototyping, manufacturing and commercialization. The successful candidate will play a major role in the Interreg project "Innovative Production Region (InProReg) – Cross-border Competitiveness in Manufacturing through Development and Application of Modern Production Technologies". The overall objective of the project is to maintain and further develop innovative and competitive manufacturing in the German-Danish cross-border region, especially in small and medium sized enterprises. This is achieved through enhancement of modern automated production systems and innovative approaches to product development. The research focus of this position is thus prototyping with a close link to development and application of modern production technologies. In addition, in order to meet the teaching requirement of the section, the candidate must have obtained a certificate for successful participation in a pedagogic training program. Responsibilities · Leading role in the project "InProReg" and in management of the project · Research and development management – taking a leading role in pursuing a research program at the forefront of prototyping and production technology · Publishing in high ranked peer-reviewed journals and conferences as well as
engaging in other forms and levels of research dissemination · Teaching at bachelor and master levels of the Innovation and Business programmes · Initiating fund raising - and playing an active role in securing research funding to support
the research activities of the section · Communicating cross different disciplines to the stakeholders from various research sections · Playing an active role in the development of new courses and degrees · Knowledge transfer to industry · Contributing to the administrative responsibilities of the group Application requirements Applicants for the Associate Professor position must have a PhD degree in engineering, and a convincing record of research, development and management. The candidate must have obtained a certificate for successful participation in a pedagogic training program or equivalent. The institute encourages all interested persons to apply, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation, or ethnic background. Further information is available from the Head of the Section, Associate Professor Silke Tegtmeier tegtmeier@mci.sdu.dk or phone 6550 9201.
Application, salary, etc. Applications will be assessed by an expert committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the Faculty. As part of the overall assessment of the applicant's qualifications, an interview may be applied. The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations), Cirkulære om overenskomst for Akademikere i staten 2013. Applications must be submitted electronically using the link below. Attached files must be in Adobe PDF or Word format. The Faculty expects applicants to read the information "How to apply" in detail before applying. Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark. An application must include: · An application letter stating your specific interest, motivation and qualifications for the position in question (max. two pages), · a Curriculum Vitae including contact details and information on previous employment, · a research and funding proposal within the announced subject area (max. five pages, including problem statement, purpose, theoretical foundation, research design and plan, funding sources), · all relevant Certificates/Diplomas, · information on previous teaching experience (please attach as teaching portfolio), · a full list of publications, · and a statement of max. five most relevant publications for this position. Please attach one pdf-file for each publication, a possible co-author statement should be a part of this pdf-file. The University encourages all interested persons to apply, regardless of age, gender, religious affiliation or ethnic background. Campus Sønderborg, Denmark Application deadline 05/03/2017 Website http://www.sdu.dk/en/service/ledige_stillinger |