Professor in sustainable infrastructure

Karlstad University; Lahti; On-site; EUR 50 000 - 68 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative university in Lahti seeks an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Sustainable Infrastructure to develop research and education in infrastructure. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in related fields and fluency in Finnish and English. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Holiday bonus

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working hours

Occupational health care

Ongoing support for development

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in infrastructure-related fields.
• Spoken and written fluency in Finnish and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Launching research and education in infrastructure.
• Developing land use, material flows, and transport systems.

Skills

Geotechnics and foundation construction

Circular economy in infrastructure

Sustainable management of materials

Information management in planning

Transport routes and networks

Construction related to heavy industry

Fluency in Finnish

Fluency in English

Education

Doctoral diploma

Job description

Overview

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

Position

Assistant/associate/full professor of sustainable infrastructure

About the Department and Role

The LUT School of Energy Systems is launching its new Department of Civil Engineering at LUT's Lahti campus in 2026. The professorship of building physics and materials will be located at LUT’s Lahti campus. You will launch research and education in infrastructure and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable built environment.

Responsibilities

• Launching research and education in the field of infrastructure.
• Contribute to the development of land use, material flows, transport systems, energy networks, and digital solutions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in at least one of: geotechnics and foundation construction; circular economy in infrastructure; sustainable management of materials; information management in planning and maintenance of transport routes; networks and channel construction; land use and system planning for communities; construction related to heavy industry and energy systems; special structures.
• Spoken and written fluency in Finnish and English; other language skills are an advantage.

Terms and Benefits

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 ranges from 50,500 to 68,000 euros for assistant/associate professors and 70,000 to 104,800 euros for full professors, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include a holiday bonus, generous holiday entitlement, a research incentive scheme, flexible working hours, occupational health care, a collegial work environment, and ongoing support for development.

Application and Contact

For further information about the position, contact Development Director Kirsi Taivalantti by phone or email as listed. The deadline is October 6, 2025, at 12:00 noon Finnish local time (UTC+3). Submit your application and attachments via the online form. All documents must be in English and PDF.

Required documents

• Copy of doctoral diploma
• Full list of publications with Scopus data and Google Scholar profile
• Separate list of up to 10 publications for expert evaluation
• The 10 publications mentioned above
• a teaching portfolio or equivalent evidence of teaching qualifications
• Account of merits and activities relevant to the vacancy (max. 3 pages)
• Vision for the development of education, research and projects in the field (max. 3 pages)

About LUT

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 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.

Closing on: 2025-10-06 (Europe/Helsinki)