Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. Description of the workplaceYou will work within the Traffic Safety and research grBehaviour oup (https://www.tos.lth.se/tsb). The group performs research on a variety of subjects related to traffic safety, including policy development, evaluation of safety measures, vulnerable road users and automated vehicles. The group uses innovative methods for traffic data collection, such as video analysis, surrogate measures of safety, virtual reality simulations and instrumented vehicles. It is involved in various national and international activities related to research and education in traffic safety domain. The research group currently has nine employees, including senior lecturers, postdocs, researchers and PhD students. We offer a supportive and friendly environment with many opportunities for personal growth. The group is settled in the Faculty of Engineering (LTH) campus; the office spaces went through a major renovation in 2017. SubjectTraffic safety with focus on modelling and simulation of road user behaviour. Subject descriptionThe subject is primarily about traffic safety with focus on behaviour in traffic, in particular how road design and traffic regulations influence the road users. The work within traffic safety is about analysing and reducing the risk of accidents on streets and roads. This might include analysing accident data, identifying dangerous places or situations, and developing strategies and measures to lower the accident risk. This can also involve recommending and evaluating safety measures such as speed limits, road signs, road markings and traffic lights. Common methods are: 1) observational studies of road user behaviour and surrogate measures of safety; 2) studies in driving simulators with the aim to study traffic behaviour in different types of situations, also including interactions with autonomous vehicles; 3) micro simulation of traffic and how such simulations should be carried out to study traffic safety. Work dutiesEmployment as an assistant professor is a tenure track position, which aims for the holder to develop their independence as a researcher and educator. The work duties mainly involve research and teaching. The position includes the opportunity to undertake five weeks of training in teaching and learning in higher education. Work duties include:
Qualification requirementsQualification requirements for employment as an assistant professor are fulfilled by someone who has been awarded a doctorate or has the corresponding research competence. Primary consideration should be given to someone who has been awarded a doctorate or achieved the equivalent competence within five years of the deadline for application for employment as an assistant professor. However, someone who has been awarded a doctorate or achieved the equivalent expertise at an earlier date may also be considered if there are special grounds. Special grounds are sick leave, parental leave or other similar circumstances. Assessment criteriaFor appointment to assistant professor, the following shall form the assessment criteria:
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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. Terms of employmentThis is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 6 years. The employment is regulated in accordance with Chapter 4 Section 12a§ HEA. The purpose of the appointment is for the teacher to be given the opportunity to develop research autonomy and acquire the scholarly and teaching qualifications required for eligibility for appointment as a senior lecturer. We offerLund 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 applyApplications 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/
***************************************************************** Promotion to Senior Lecturer in traffic safety with focus on modelling and simulating road user behaviourDuring the period of employment, an assistant professor can apply for promotion to a permanent position as Senior Lecturer if he or she has the required qualifications listed below, and is deemed suitable. An assistant professor can only apply for promotion once. Qualification requirementsAppointment to senior lecturer requires that the applicant has:
Assessment criteriaThe assessment criteria specify the aspects to be considered, and the level to be achieved, for the assessment criteria to be deemed fulfilled. The following assessment criteria must be fulfilled for appointment to senior lecturer:
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