Faculty Position in Environmental and Civil Engineering at Reykjavik University

Reykjavik University -School of Science and Engineering

The School of Science and Engineering at Reykjavík University is looking to hire a faculty member in the field of Environmental and Civil Engineering.

The successful candidate will be required to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and supervise student projects at all levels, lead a research group in the corresponding field as well as participating in curriculum development and administration. The position offers opportunities to shape and influence recently established programmes, within a fast growing and innovative university. 

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or closely related fields. Relevant research and/or professional experience is appreciated, as is demonstrated teaching excellence.

We are looking for a leader to help us strengthen the environmental focus in our research and educational programmes. The applicant's technical knowhow and research interests should address one or more of the following topics: Environmental fluid mechanics; The impact of human activity on the natural and built environment and the development of sustainable means to prevent or minimize this impact; Global and local environmental issues; Life cycle analysis of construction projects; Green buildings and ecological construction methods for sustainable development; Waste management and natural resource management.

Position levels can range from assistant professor to full professor, depending on the qualifications of the applicant. Salary level is negotiable and relocation assistance is offered. The position is available immediately, but starting date is negotiable. We may fill more than one position, depending on the number of qualified applicants.

The School of Science and Engineering at Reykjavík University offers graduate and undergraduate programs in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Financial Engineering, Engineering Management, Energy Engineering and related fields (http://en.ru.is/). 

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the Dean, Dr. Gudrun Saevarsdottir (gudrunsa@ru.is), for further information. 

Applications should be submitted before April 15th, 2014, via the link given at: http://en.ru.is/the-university/open-positions/ or by e-mail to recruitment@ru.is via the Apply button below and should include a CV, a list of publications, a statement of research, a statement of teaching, a list of contacts for references and other relevant information. Copies of two or three major publications may also be included in the application.