Professor in industrial engineering and management in sustainable energy systems

LUT-yliopisto; Lappeenranta; On-site; EUR 68 000 - 105 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in engineering in Finland seeks a Professor of Industrial Engineering and Management in Sustainable Energy Systems. The role includes contributing to research and education in energy-focused areas, fostering collaboration, and engaging with diverse professional challenges. Candidates should have a strong research background, proven experience in relevant fields, and fluency in English. The position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Holiday bonus

Generous holiday entitlement

Research incentive scheme

Flexible working hours

Occupational health care

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in energy sector focus areas.
• Experience in project work and funding acquisition.
• Good theoretical and practical knowledge in industrial engineering.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen research and education in energy systems.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration within LUT.
• Contribute to the department's research focus.

Skills

energy technology investments

life-cycle costs and profitability

energy asset management

new business models

techno-economic analyses

energy business ecosystems

analytical tools

artificial intelligence

English fluency

Education

Doctoral diploma

Job description

Professor (tenure track) of industrial engineering and management in sustainable energy systems

The professorship is located at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) of the LUT School of Engineering Sciences. The department's research focuses specifically on innovation and technology management, sustainable logistics and supply chains, operations management, cost and performance management, data-analytics, entrepreneurship, and systems engineering. The professorship will strengthen research and education in industrial engineering and management in sustainable energy systems. The Department of Industrial Engineering and Management is a strong research unit of 13 full professors and altogether 110 researchers and teachers. It operates on the Lappeenranta and Lahti campuses and in the Kouvola regional unit.

We are seeking

A driven and visionary professional who resonates with LUT's values and is eager to foster interdisciplinary collaboration. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to be part of a curious, vibrant, forward-thinking community where your expertise makes a real difference. At LUT, you'll take on diverse, meaningful, and inspiring challenges that have a tangible impact. Step into a role where your passion meets purpose!

Qualifications and Research Focus

Candidates must present strong research merits in the IEM department's focus areas in the energy sector and must have proven expertise in at least one of the following fields:

• energy technology investments, life-cycle costs and profitability
• energy asset management (energy production, storage, grids and Power-to-X facilities)
• new business models and techno-economic analyses in energy sector
• energy business ecosystems and value chains

Candidates should present proof of successful project work, funding acquisition, and research collaboration with industrial and public-sector stakeholders. Experience in energy business environments is considered an advantage. Successful teaching requires good theoretical and practical knowledge in the above-mentioned areas of expertise. Experience in using and teaching the use of different types of analytical tools and artificial intelligence is considered an advantage. Experience in utilising modern teaching environments in the field of industrial engineering and management is also an asset. Spoken and written fluency in English is required.

Appointment Details

The professorship is situated at the associate or full professor levels of the tenure track system and will be filled through an open application process for a fixed term of four years (associate professor) or permanently (full professor). The work will start with a six-month trial period. The vacant professorship will be located in Lappeenranta or Lahti.

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 annual gross salary for an associate professor is approximately 68,000 euros and for a full professor it ranges from 70,000 to 104,800 euros, depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Benefits

We offer, in addition to a competitive salary, wide range of benefits that include a holiday bonus, a generous holiday entitlement, a research incentive scheme with personal rewards for high-quality publications, flexible working hours and remote working arrangements, occupational health care, a collegial work environment, and continued commitment to your support, learning, training, and development.

Application Process

For further information, please contact Lea Hannola, Associate Professor, [phone], [e-mail].

Please submit your application by December 1, 2025, at 12:00 noon (Finnish local time, UTC +2). 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 all the following documents:

• a curriculum vitae (max. 10 pages)
• 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 the publications submitted for expert evaluation
• publications for evaluation by experts (max. 10)
• a teaching portfolio or an equivalent account of the applicant's teaching qualifications
• 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 applied to. Submit your application well before the deadline to allow time for uploading all attachments. Also, make sure you submit only one application.

Additional Links

The LUT School of Engineering Sciences

The Department of Industrial Engineering and Management

Information for international staff

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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Application period starts: 2025-10-24 07:30

Application period ends: 2025-12-01 12:00