Urban Resilience Expert

2 weeks ago


Odense, Odense Kommune, Denmark Syddansk Universitet (SDU) Full time

About the Position

The Section for Civil and Architectural Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark invites applications for a position as Associate Professor in Urban Resilience, with a focus on coastal areas, at the UNESCO Chair on Urban Resilience. The successful candidate will contribute to further developing and expanding research, education, and knowledge transfer activities across the urban resilience group knowledge areas, with a specific focus on coastal areas.

Duties and Responsibilities

The post-holder will be expected to:

  • Initiate and deliver research projects with high impact internationally.
  • Collaborate in the publication of research outcomes in high-quality scientific journals and books.
  • Attract external funding for research, innovation, and education activities from private and public donors.
  • Lead and contribute to the development of courses at BSc, MSc, and PhD level, and for capacity building.
  • Supervise and support the professional development of research staff.
  • Work collaboratively with peers across the faculty, as well as with private and public sector nationally and internationally.

Qualifications

The candidate must hold a PhD degree in urban resilience, urban planning, climate change, architecture, engineering, or related areas. The candidate shall demonstrate:

  • Research and publication record in the knowledge areas.
  • Experience in preparing applications for funding at national and international level, for public and private donors.
  • Track record in teaching and supervision of students, particularly in the knowledge areas.
  • International working experience, particularly in transdisciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
  • Experience in the implementation of projects at local level, particularly internationally, is an asset.
  • Scientific and practical experience in the Global South, particularly in a developing context, is highly desirable.
  • Track record in developing and delivering capacity building and training courses for researchers and practitioners is an asset.
  • Knowledge of other languages, particularly Spanish and French, is desirable.

Application Procedure

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Interviews and tests may be part of the process.

The application shall include the following documents in English:

  • Motivation letter, including motivations, skills, and qualifications.
  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae, including contact information.
  • Certificates/Diplomas (BSc-MSc and PhD).
  • Teaching and supervision experience.
  • List of publications indicating the publications attached.
  • Examples of the most relevant publications.
  • A research and development plan for the next four years.
  • Reference letters and other relevant qualifications may also be included.

Further Information

Further information about the position is available from Nicola Tollin, Professor wsr in Urban Resilience, Chairholder and coordinator of the UNESCO Chair on Urban Resilience, or from Head of Section, Professor Christian Koch.



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