Senior Lecturer in Packaging Logistics focusing on Packaging Technology

Lund University, LTH,

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 45 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

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The Department of Design Sciences at LTH, Lund University, is recruiting a senior lecturer in Packaging Logistics focusing on Packaging Technology. We look forward to recruiting a senior lecturer in packaging technology who can complement our existing expertise and ensure future expertise within the research group. The position involves research, teaching and collaboration with industry and public authorities in order to bring about societal change and renewal through the development of knowledge and innovation. Depending on their qualifications, the applicant may determine the precise focus of the position in the field of packaging technology in consultation with the division’s management.

Subject

Packaging Logistics focusing on Packaging Technology.

Subject description

This position is focused on packaging technology, that is, the technical aspects of developing, evaluating, testing, producing and distributing packaging for different products in different supply chains. Research in this area aims to explain, evaluate and apply packaging technologies and analytical methods to, for example, new packaging materials, different areas of application and different manufacturing processes, in order to ensure the functionality, sustainability and circularity of the packaging system. The subject also requires good knowledge of methods to evaluate packaging durability and the properties and applications of different packaging materials.

Work duties

Work duties include:

• Research within the subject area.
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies.
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students.
• Actively seeking external research funding.
• Collaboration with industry and wider society.
• Administration related to the work duties listed above.

Qualification requirements

Appointment to senior lecturer requires that the applicant has:

• A PhD or corresponding research competence or professional expertise considered important with regard to the subject matter of the post and the work duties it will involve.
• Demonstrated teaching expertise.
• Completed five weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning, or acquired equivalent knowledge by other means, unless there are valid reasons.

Assessment criteria

When assessing the applicants, special importance will be given to research and teaching expertise within the subject, assessing research and teaching expertise equally.

The assessment criteria specify the aspects to be taken into account, and the level to be achieved, in order for the assessment criteria to be deemed fulfilled. The following assessment criteria must be fulfilled for appointment to senior lecturer:

• A good national and international standing as a researcher. The requirement for international experience shall be assessed with consideration to the character and traditions of the subject.
• Good teaching ability, including a good ability to conduct, develop and lead teaching and other educational activities on different levels and using a variety of teaching methods.
• An ability to supervise doctoral students to achieve a PhD.
• An ability to collaborate with wider society and communicate his or her activities.
• A general ability to lead and develop activities.

Additional requirements

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with industry and wider society.
• Proven ability to attract and obtain external research funding.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of several areas of research related to packaging technology.

Other qualifications

• Experience working in research-intensive, multidisciplinary environments.
• Significant research experience (for example from postdoc or postgraduate education) from another university/institute or relevant experience from business/public activities.

The extent to which the applicant, through their experience and skills, may complement and strengthen ongoing research, undergraduate education, departmental innovation, and how they can contribute to the future development of the department will also be taken into consideration.

Description of the workplace

The person appointed will be part of the Division of Packaging Logistics at the Department of Design Sciences. The division’s research group is an international leader in interdisciplinary research into packaging related to logistics, technology and sustainability. The division maintains a stimulating and international environment consisting of doctoral students, postdocs, lecturers and professors from many parts of the world. Research, innovation and teaching take place here, in an open and creative climate with collaborations within academia and with partners in industry. The division’s senior researchers have a good knowledge of packaging technology, but their primary research focus is on packaging logistics. The position will therefore play an important part in complementing existing expertise in the research group. You will have the opportunity to work with us to further develop and build up expertise in the field. A doctoral student will also be recruited for this work. In terms of resources, Lund University has advanced infrastructure in many areas that are of relevance to packaging technology. This can be exploited within the position, if necessary. The position is based in Lund, where you will have an office at the Ingvar Kamprad Design Center. The person recruited will contribute key elements in first and second-cycle education. You will be teaching a course on packaging technology and development and a course on packaging materials. We also offer the opportunity to be part of an established Erasmus+ network with internationally recognized higher education institutions, where there are plenty of opportunities to gain international experience in research collaborations and leadership experience. 

We offer 

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.  Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/work-lund-university.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English. Please draw up the application in accordance with LTH’s Academic qualifications portfolio – see link below. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system. Read more:

http://www.lth.se/english/working-at-lth/to-apply-for-academic-positions-at-lth/

LTH is Lund University’s Faculty of Engineering. At LTH we educate people, build knowledge for the future and work hard for the development of society. We create space for brilliant research and inspire creative advancements in technology, architecture and design. We have nearly 10,000 students. Every year, our researchers – many of whom work in world-leading profile areas – publish around 100 theses and 2 000 scientific findings. In addition, many of our research and degree projects are transformed into innovations. Together we explore and create – to benefit the world.

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Type of employment Permanent position 

Contract type Full time 

First day of employment As soon as possible 

Salary Monthly 

Number of positions 1 

Full-time equivalent 100 % 

City Lund 

County Skåne län 

Country Sweden 

Reference number PA2023/3071 

Contact

• Henrik Pålsson, +46462227683

Union representative

• SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-2229364,kansli@saco-s.lu.se
• OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362,st@st.lu.se

Published 13.Nov.2023 

Last application date 12.Jan.2024 11:59 PM CET