Within the frame of the MIT-Portugal Program a professorship in Engineering Design and Advanced Manufacturing (EDAM) is open at the University of Porto – Faculty of Engineering.
This vacancy will correspond to an assistant professor position in the Portuguese university system for a period of two years and half, reviewed annually. Appointment at the Associate Professor level may be considered for exceptional candidates.
The EDAM Professor is expected to develop teaching, research and support activities within the EDAM Agenda, namely:
– supervision (or co-supervision) of post-graduate students involved in the EDAM activities;
– planning, management and implementation of research projects within EDAM target areas;
– organization of EDAM seminars and other promotion and dissemination initiatives;
– supporting the coordinator of the EDAM focus area on the management of the program, in close relationship with the other EDAM professors of FEUP and IST.
– curricular development of EDAM courses, including those associated to the LTI (Leaders for Technical Industries) and TME (Technology Management Enterprise) post-graduate programs;
Applicants should have relevant research and industrial experience in Product Development.
Selection requisites include:
– English proficiency
– Availability to spend training periods at MIT (typically from 2 to 6 months)
– Previous experience in recruiting and managing research projects, including projects with industry
The following will be considered as preferential criteria:
– Good knowledge of the Portuguese language
– Previous teaching experience
– Previous experience with engineering design activities
– Comprehensive knowledge of the scope of areas associated to the EDAM Agenda
The EDAM Professorship is a full time commitment. Other activities are subject to previous authorization of the MIT-Portugal authorities.
The position is available from 1st March 2009. The successful candidate will receive a salary in accordance with the university regulations. Work will start immediately upon candidate selection.
This vacancy will correspond to an assistant professor position in the Portuguese university system for a period of two years and half, reviewed annually. Appointment at the Associate Professor level may be considered for exceptional candidates.
The EDAM Professor is expected to develop teaching, research and support activities within the EDAM Agenda, namely:
– supervision (or co-supervision) of post-graduate students involved in the EDAM activities;
– planning, management and implementation of research projects within EDAM target areas;
– organization of EDAM seminars and other promotion and dissemination initiatives;
– supporting the coordinator of the EDAM focus area on the management of the program, in close relationship with the other EDAM professors of FEUP and IST.
– curricular development of EDAM courses, including those associated to the LTI (Leaders for Technical Industries) and TME (Technology Management Enterprise) post-graduate programs;
Applicants should have relevant research and industrial experience in Product Development.
Selection requisites include:
– English proficiency
– Availability to spend training periods at MIT (typically from 2 to 6 months)
– Previous experience in recruiting and managing research projects, including projects with industry
The following will be considered as preferential criteria:
– Good knowledge of the Portuguese language
– Previous teaching experience
– Previous experience with engineering design activities
– Comprehensive knowledge of the scope of areas associated to the EDAM Agenda
The EDAM Professorship is a full time commitment. Other activities are subject to previous authorization of the MIT-Portugal authorities.
The position is available from 1st March 2009. The successful candidate will receive a salary in accordance with the university regulations. Work will start immediately upon candidate selection.
Please send a detailed CV before 31th January 2009 to:
António Torres Marques
Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto
4200-465 Porto
Portugal
e-mail: marques@fe.up.pt
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