Professor, Biomass Refining and Wood Chemistry

Professor, Biomass Refining and Wood Chemistry

Aalto University - School of Chemical Engineering

Espoo, Finland

The position is open for individuals who hold a doctorate in chemical engineering or a closely related field, have a track record in research work related to biomass processing, and possess potential for a productive scientific career. Specifically, we are looking for qualified experts who have demonstrated outstanding research in one or several of the key areas the department wishes to develop:

• Unit operations in lignocellulosic biomass processing, for example, chemical pulping and bleaching;
• Chemicals production from lignocellulosic biomass and related side-streams;
• Chemical reactions during pulping, bleaching, or depolymerization of biomass;
• Lignocellulosic biomass analytics.

Demonstrating the industrial relevance of the research and establishing contacts to industrial stakeholders, particularly within the forest industry, are seen as strong assets for the candidate.

As a professor at the department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, you will establish and lead your own research group. You will be responsible for education in the field of biomass fractionation at B.Sc., M.Sc., and doctoral level.

The position is to be filled at any level of the Aalto University tenure track system (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor). The position is full-time and depending on the positioning on the tenure track, either on fixed or permanent term.

Your experience 

Throughout their career, those in the academic tenure track system are expected to exercise and guide scientific research, to provide related higher academic education, to follow advances in their field, to participate in service to the Aalto University community, and to take part in societal interaction and international collaboration in their field. 

We seek applicants who have 

• A doctorate in a field closely related to this position;
• Potential to carry out research and attract research funding at the highest level;
• Potential to collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment;
• Potential to take responsibility for education and researcher training in chemical engineering;
• Ability to be an effective teacher in the undergraduate and graduate degree programmes of the School of Chemical Engineering.

Apply Now