Professor in sustainable logistics in industrial engineering and management
About this role
Are you interested making logistics more sustainable? This role offers the opportunity to conduct in-depth research into logistics systems, supply chain renewal, and emerging technologies. You will be part of an international academic community committed to impactful science and close collaboration with industry.
The professorship of sustainable logistics in industrial engineering and management is located at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) of the LUT School of Engineering Sciences. The position is based in Kouvola, Finland.
IEM is an integrative, solution-oriented discipline that addresses organisations and their networks as technological, economic, and social systems with the objective of enabling innovations, creating value, and leading businesses towards high efficiency, profitability, and sustainability. The department’s research focuses specifically on innovation and technology management, logistics and supply chains, operations management, cost and performance management, entrepreneurship, and systems engineering.
What we expect from you
The professorship will reinforce the IEM department’s logistics and innovation research and education. The person appointed to the position must present strong research merits in sustainable logistics in industrial management. Applicants must have proven expertise in at least one of the following fields:
Logistics management and services, transportation systems
Supply chain management, sustainability in logistics
Artificial intelligence in logistic applications of industrial management
Practical experience in the field is not a requirement in this position, but strong evidence of industrial research and development projects is considered an advantage. Spoken and written fluency in English is required.
The appointment process description explains the qualification requirements, duties, and tenure track appointment criteria.
What we offer to you
We are looking for a candidate who is inspire