Professor in building physics and materials

Karlstad University; Lahti; Hybrid; EUR 50 000 - 68 000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering scientific university in Lahti is seeking a Professor in building physics and materials to lead research and education in sustainable construction. Candidates should have expertise in construction technology and fluency in Finnish and English. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent employee benefits, and the chance to shape a new civil engineering community beginning in 2026. Applications are due by October 6, 2025.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work arrangements

Occupational health care

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in construction technology.
• Fluency in Finnish and English is required.
• Interest in administrative roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Launch research and education in energy-efficient construction.
• Advance innovative materials and solutions.
• Contribute to the creation of a new civil engineering community.

Skills

building physics

construction materials

wood structures

integration of structures

energy efficiency

Education

Doctoral degree in relevant field

Job description

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Professor in building physics and materials

LUT University has been a pioneering scientific university, bringing together the fields of science and business since 1969.

Assistant/associate/full professor of building physics and materials

Are you a visionary academic in the field of civil and construction engineering? LUT University is launching a civil engineering department at its Lahti campus. We are looking for trailblazers to lead the way!

The LUT School of Energy Systems is 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.

Creating a world where the built environment thrives and people flourish

The professorship of building physics and materials will be located at LUT’s Lahti campus. In the role, 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.

You should have demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following fields of construction technology:

• building physics; heat and moisture transfer in structures
• construction materials; new material solutions and material development
• wood, steel, concrete, or composite structures
• hybrid solutions especially for renovation
• integration of structures and systems
• structural solutions affecting energy efficiency.

You can also indicate your interest in administrative roles, such as head of department or head of degree programme. Spoken and written fluency in Finnish and English is required. Other language skills are considered an advantage.

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.

The role combines 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 professorship will be filled through an open application process, with a fixed four-year term for the assistant/associate professor level or a permanent appointment for the full professor level. A six-month trial period applies.

The salary is determined according to the salary system for university teaching and research personnel. The pay will include an individual pay component based on performance and competence. The gross annual salary of an assistant/associate professor ranges from 50,500 to 68,000 euros and that of a full professor from 70,000 to 104,800 euros, depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. In addition to a competitive salary, the wide range of benefits that come with the job include a holiday bonus, a generous holiday entitlement, a research incentive scheme with personal rewards for high-quality publications, flexible working hours, occupational health care, a collegial work environment, and continued commitment to your support, learning, training, and development.

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 to 15:00 (UTC +3). Phone: [phone], email: [emailprotected].

Please submit your application by October 6, 2025, at 12:00 noon (Finnish local time, UTC+3). Submit your application and all required attachments by filling out the online form. All application documents must be in English and in PDF format.

The application must include the following:

• a copy of the applicant's doctoral diploma
• a full list of publications, including the total number of publications in the Scopus database, the total number of citations, the h-index and Scopus ID, and equivalent information from the applicant’s Google Scholar profile
• a separate list of maximum of the 10 publications selected for expert evaluation
• the 10 publications mentioned above
• a teaching portfolio or an equivalent account of the applicant's teaching qualifications, presenting courses taught by the applicant, related feedback, the applicant’s pedagogical training and teaching philosophy, and courses that the applicant can or prefers to teach
• an account of the applicant's merits and activities of significance to the vacancy (max. 3 pages)
• an account of the applicant’s vision on the development of education, research and projects in the field of the professorship at LUT University (max. 3 pages).

Please specify the tenure track level to which you are applying. Submit your application well before the deadline to allow time for uploading all attachments. Also, make sure you submit only one application.

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.

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