Professor in industrial engineering and management in sustainable energy systems

Professor (tenure track) of industrial engineering and management in sustainable energy systemsThe professorship is located at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) of the LUT School of Engineering Sciences. The department's research focuses specifically on innovation and technology management, sustainable logistics and supply chains, operations management, cost and performance management, data-analytics, entrepreneurship, and systems engineering. The professorship will strengthen research and education in industrial engineering and management in sustainable energy systems. The Department of Industrial Engineering and Management is a strong research unit of 13 full professors and altogether 110 researchers and teachers. It operates on the Lappeenranta and Lahti campuses and in the Kouvola regional unit.We are seeking a driven and visionary professional who resonates with LUT's values and is eager to foster interdisciplinary collaboration. This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to be part of a curious, vibrant, forward-thinking community where your expertise makes a real difference. At LUT, you’ll take on diverse, meaningful, and inspiring challenges that have a tangible impact. Step into a role where your passion meets purpose!Candidates must present strong research merits in the IEM department's focus areas in the energy sector and must have proven expertise in at least one of the following fields:energy technology investments, life-cycle costs, and profitabilityenergy asset management (e.g., energy production, storage, grids, and Power-to-X facilities)new business models and techno-economic analyses in energy sectorenergy business ecosystems and value chainsCandidates should present proof of successful project work, funding acquisition, and research collaboration with industrial and public-sector stakeholders. Experience in energy business environments is considered an advantage. Successful teaching requires good theoretical and practical knowledge in the above-mentioned areas of expertise. Experience in using and teaching the use of different types of analytical tools and artificial intelligence is considered an advantage. Experience in utilising modern teaching environments in the field of industrial engineering and management is also an asset. Spoken and written fluency in English is required.The professorship is situated at the associate or full professor levels of the tenure track system and will be filled through an open application process for a fixed term of four years (associate professor) or permanently (full professor). The work will start with a six-month trial period. The vacant professorship will be located in Lappeenranta or Lahti.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 associate professor is approximately 68,000 euros and for a full professor it ranges from 70,000 to 104,800 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 Lea Hannola, Associate Professor, +358 40 822 3982, lea.hannola@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.LUT University | LUT University seeks solutions to global issues with its expertise in technology, business, and social sciences. LUT is a trailblazer in promoting the energy transition and the regenerative use of natural resources and helps build resilient communities, industry, and businesses through data, research, and education. LUT's campuses are in Lappeenranta and Lahti, Finland, but its impact is global. Lut.fi/en