Professor (tenure track) of sustainability science, assessing biodiversity impacts of products, processes, and organisations
The professorship will be located in the Sustainability Change Research Group at the Department of Sustainability Science at the LUT School of Energy Systems. The department conducts impactful multi- and transdisciplinary research including both fundamental and applied work. Understanding sustainability challenges in different environments is at the core of the research field.The field of the professorship is sustainability science, with a focus on assessing biodiversity impacts of products, processes, and systems. The position strengthens LUT's sustainability research unit's expertise in environmental impact assessment, particularly life cycle thinking. LUT already has leading national expertise in LCA based biodiversity impact modelling, and the professorship in sustainability science will be Finland's first related to the theme - a unique opportunity to lead groundbreaking research and set the standard for the future. Step into a role where your passion meets purpose!
We are looking for
a bold, visionary professional who truly connects with LUT's values and thrives on building bridges across disciplines. At LUT, your ideas won't just be heard, they'll shape the future of sustainable solutions. You'll have the freedom to innovate, and the support to succeed. This isn't just another position - it's your opportunity to join a dynamic, curious, and forward-thinking community where your expertise drives real impact.The candidates must have demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following fields:
- quantified biodiversity impact assessment methods considering multiple direct drivers of biodiversity loss
- different ways to collect data for biodiversity assessment
- experience in life cycle assessment and understanding of different product systems, such as energy and food
We Also Value
- high-level academic impact, project experience, the successful acquisition of funding, and leadership in the field of the professorship
- documented experience in successful teaching in a multicultural higher education environment (bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels)
- experience in collaboration with businesses, public organisations, NGOs, and other institutions
- demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines
The candidates must present strong research achievements and proof of successful project work and funding acquisition. In addition, the position requires teaching and supervision skills and spoken and written fluency in English. Practical experience in the field is not a requirement in, but it is considered an advantage.The appointment process description explains the qualification requirements and the appointment criteria.
The professorship
is situated at the assistant or associate professor levels of the tenure track system and will be filled through an open application process for a fixed term of four years. The work will start with a six-month trial period. The vacant professorship will be located at LUT's Lahti campus.The salary is determined according to the salary system for university teaching and research personnel. The pay will include an individual pay component based on performance and competence. The annual gross salary for an assistant professor ranges from 50,500 to 59,000 euros and for an associate professor up to 68,000 euros depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.We offer, in addition to a competitive salary, wide range of benefits that include a holiday bonus, a generous holiday entitlement, a research incentive scheme with personal rewards for high-quality publications, flexible working hours and remote working arrangements, occupational health care, a collegial work environment, and continued commitment to your support, learning, training, and development.
For further information
, please contact Professor
Ville Uusitalo
, +358 40 586 4486, ville.uusitalo@lut.fi, and Professor
Mika Horttanainen
, +358 40 848 5850, mika.horttanainen@lut.fi.
Please submit your application
by December
1, 2025, at 12:00 noon
(Finnish local time, UTC +2). Submit your application and all required attachments by filling out the online form.
All application documents must be in English and in PDF format.
The Application Must Include All The Following Documents
- a curriculum vitae (max. 10 pages)
- a copy of the applicant's doctoral diploma
- a full list of publications, including the total number of publications in the Scopus database, the total number of citations, the h-index and Scopus ID, and equivalent information from the applicant's Google Scholar profile
- a separate list of the publications submitted for expert evaluation
- the 10 publications mentioned above
- a teaching portfolio or an equivalent account of the applicant's teaching qualifications
- an account of the applicant's merits and activities of significance to the vacancy (max. 3 pages)
- an account of the applicant's vision on the development of education, research, and projects in the field of the professorship at LUT University (max. 3 pages)
Please specify the tenure track level applied to. Submit your application well before the deadline to allow time for uploading all attachments. Also, make sure you submit only one application.
Read More About
The LUT School of Energy SystemsThe Department of Sustainability ScienceThe Sustainability Change Research GroupInformation for international staff
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Application period starts: 2025-10-29 14:00Application period ends: 2025-12-01 12:00
