Assistant/Associate Professor in Building Services Engineering

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Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by sparking the game changers of tomorrow and by creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13,000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 other staff members working on our vibrant campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. We actively work to ensure our community's diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community. The School of Engineering drives science and innovation in industrial and built environment technologies. We are committed to educating a new generation of experts who combine technical excellence with a deep understanding of sustainable development in shaping societies. Our research focuses on sustainable built environment, mechanics and materials, multidisciplinary energy technology, and design and implementation of technical systems. The strength of our school lies in close collaboration with stakeholders across research and education. About 45 doctoral candidates and 350 master's students graduate from the school every year. The school is home to 700 staff members, including 70 professors. To learn more, please visit eng.aalto.fi. The Department of Civil Engineering at the Aalto University School of Engineering invites applications for Assistant/Associate Professor position in Building Services Engineering (tenure track) The call is primarily targeted to individuals seeking junior positions at the Aalto University tenure track system. Appointment at the level of Associate Professor may also be considered. More information about the tenure track career path here. We are looking for talented candidates for a full-time Assistant / Associate Professor position to work in a vibrant community of students, researchers and experts and to interact with industry. The importance of building services engineering has increased, for example, due to tighter European energy legislation, as we aim to achieve zero-emission buildings and increase the energy flexibility of buildings. In the post-pandemic period, we have also learnt that high-performing ventilation is critical to mitigate infection risk. Efficient heat recovery, demand-based ventilation, renewable energy integration, and smart controls are critical factors in future new and deep renovated buildings. Building Services Engineering is a critical part of the Performance research group and can collaborate with most of the other professors in the group, for example indoor air, fire safety and construction management research. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in data‑driven healthy and smart buildings and aligns with the existing research interests of our group while also opening up new areas of expertise. The candidates should be prepared to advance the field with an ambitious research agenda. Relevant areas of research include, but are not limited to topics such as: Design and optimization of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) systems Methods to reach zero-emission targets and enhance energy resilience Methods for guaranteeing high-quality indoor climate conditions in energy efficient manner Utilization of data analytics for efficient operation and cost- optimal maintenance of building technical services The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to fulfill the demands of building occupants in a cost-optimal manner Utilization of digital twins in optimal control Advancing prefabrication of building services systems Design automation of building services systems Success in the position requires strong skills in interacting with the Finnish industry, which has a history of supporting research through industry funding. The professorship includes teaching and course coordination responsibilities for the master's Programme in Advanced Energy Solutions, where the candidate coordinates the Energy in Buildings and Built Environment Major and is a responsible teacher for courses related to indoor climate and HVAC systems. The candidate should also be prepared to collaborate with research groups of the department (e.g., Performance research group), the School of Engineering, and other Finnish research institutions. Your role and experience All the professors at Aalto University are expected to perform high quality research and teaching, and to supervise students on doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate levels. We also expect professors to be proactive members of the Aalto and international scientific community, and to exhibit leadership and services for the society. In this professorship, cooperation with national stakeholders is important. We are looking for a candidate who: Has completed a doctoral degree relevant for the position Has conducted high quality, impactful research in the field of data-driven, healthy and smart buildings, with track record for publishing in top-tier academic journals. Research must

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