Professor in building physics and materials

Organisation/Company LUT University Research Field Chemistry » Other Engineering » Civil engineering Engineering » Materials engineering Engineering » Other Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Final date to receive applications 31 Mar 2026 - 09:00 (UTC) Country Finland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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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 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. The focus areas of the new department are technology-driven growth, business model transformation, and infrastructure resilience. These areas are characterised by cutting-edge academic research and a commitment to advancing the global competitiveness of the construction industry.

We rethink construction from materials and management to cities and communities.

The professorship of building physics and materials will be located at LUT’s Lahti campus, Finland. You will focus on advancing innovative materials, structures, and solutions that improve building performance and support the transition toward regenerative use of natural resources.

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
• structural analysis and design
• hybrid solutions especially for renovation
• integration of structures and systems
• structural solutions affecting energy efficiency.

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 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 (March 3, 10, 17 and 24) from 15:00 to 16:00 (UTC +3) by phone  or email kirsi.taivalantti .

Please submit your application by31 March 2026 at 12:00 noon
(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 , and equivalent information from…