Do you want to help accelerate the green transition with geothermal energy?

We are looking for a new colleague who is passionate about research and development projects with shallow geothermal energy at the Research Centre for the Built Environment, Climate and Water Technology at VIA University College. The position is limited to 2 years of employment with possibility for extension and tenure for the exceptional candidate.

We have an open, informal, and flexible work environment with an extensive network of external partners in the energy sector, both nationally and internationally.  We are engaged in research and development at all stages from idea to market, and as such we often work very close to markets for new green technologies.

We have just moved to our new 27,000 square meter campus in the center of Horsens, right by the railway station. Here, we offer a beautiful setting for our 2,900 students with modern laboratory and teaching facilities.

Areas of work

Depending on your interests and experiences, you can help shape the work contents of your position. In headlines, your work will include:

• Participation in applied research and development projects with external partners on practice-related issues
• Dissemination and publication of research results also in peer reviewed journals
• Networking and conference participation with scientific contributions
• Design and application of new projects
• Teaching at the engineering programmes in Horsens
• Project supervision of Danish and international students

Your qualifications and competences

The ideal candidate has a PhD in natural sciences preferably in geology, geophysics, physics, or engineering.  Your qualifications will be assessed by an internal assessment committee.  You possess extensive academic writing skills in English as a minimum and enjoy communicating your research to a wide audience. You are good at collaborating and eager to contribute to a good work environment. In addition, you must be able to independently plan, manage and evaluate your activities and show initiative when required. Relevant research and teaching experience is an advantage, but new graduates may also be considered. It is expected that you can contribute significantly to one or more of the following subject areas:

•  Shallow geothermal energy
• District heating and cooling, predominantly 5th generation district heating and cooling
• Numerical and mathematical modeling
• Python and MATLAB, or similar programming languages as a minimum
• Heat pumps, primarily ground source heat pumps
• Business models and economic analysis
• GIS (Geographical Information Systems)

In addition, you may be interested in contributing to other subject areas of the research group, such as climate adaptation technologies.

Salary and terms of employment
Salaries and conditions of employment, including pension arrangements, will be determined in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and the relevant negotiating organisation.

The place of employment is VIA University College, Horsens Campus. However, duties and days on duty may be expected at other locations, when relevant. 

The appointment is made in accordance with the Staff Regulations for the education programmes diplomingeniøruddannelsen og eksportingeniøruddannelsen

https://cirkulaere.medst.dk/cirkulaerer/040-21-stillingsstruktur-ved-diplomingenioeruddannelsen-og-eksportingenioeruddannelsen

Application

• The application is prepared and submitted in our online recruitment system.
• We must have received your application no later than June 1st 2024
• Interviews are conducted in June 2024 (online interviews are possible for foreign applicants).
• The employment start date is September 1st 2024

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Director of Research Theis Raaschou Andersen at thra@via.dk. 

About VIA University College
VIA is a university college and one of the largest educational institutions in Denmark.  Our research and development activities leave an imprint on the world through practice-oriented knowledge of international quality for the benefit of education, professions, business and sustainable social development. 

VIA has 20,000 students distributed on more than 40 professional bachelor’s degree programmes. 2,100 employees spread across eight campuses in the Central Denmark Region. In 2020, there were 202 full time equivalent positions in research and development and DKK 83 million in external funding. 

VIA trains engineers, teachers, nurses, and designers in collaboration with practise through research collaborations with a global outlook. We take responsibility for society and for creating a sustainable future together. We stand firmly on our professional foundation and push the boundaries of how we develop, share and apply knowledge. And we fail, learn and succeed together. It is in ambitious learning communities that we make the strongest impression and VIA works for a simple, shared vision: Take responsibility. Push boundaries. Learn together.In 2020, VIA was designated a UNESCO SDG School for our work to integrate the UN's Sustainable Development Goals into teaching. 

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Read more about VIA University College at http://www.via.dk/.