Urban Resilience Expert in Coastal Development

4 days ago


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

About the Position

We are seeking an exceptional Urban Resilience Expert to join our team at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU). The successful candidate will contribute to further develop and expand research, education, and knowledge transfer activities across the urban resilience group knowledge areas, with specific focus on coastal areas.

Job Description

The position involves carrying out internationally competitive research activities, publishing in high-level peer-reviewed academic journals, engaging in other forms of research dissemination, collaborating with other organizations, and securing external funding. As an associate professor, you will also be responsible for teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, developing new courses, and supervising BSc, MSc, and PhD students.

Research Environment

The UNESCO Chair on Urban Resilience is a research group dedicated to transdisciplinary research, education, and knowledge transfer on urban resilience in Denmark and internationally. Our activities focus on urban resilient transition, systemically integrating disaster risk reduction, development, and climate change, both mitigation and adaptation, in urban areas.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Play a significant role in initiating and delivering research projects with high impact internationally.
  • Collaborate in the publication of research outcomes in high-quality scientific journals and books.
  • Actively participate in attracting 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.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must hold a PhD degree in urban resilience, urban planning, climate change, architecture, engineering, or related areas. A strong research and publication record, experience in preparing applications for funding, teaching and supervision experience, international working experience, and knowledge of other languages are highly desirable.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is approximately €80,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. In addition to the salary, the successful candidate will receive a range of benefits, including access to state-of-the-art research facilities, opportunities for professional development, and a generous pension scheme.



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