Doctoral researcher in Building Services LUT University in Finland

LUT University is recruiting a doctoral researcher in Building Services within LUT Civil Engineering and the LUT School of Energy Systems in Lahti, Finland. The project focuses on high-performance, future-resilient, user-oriented sustainable buildings, with particular interest in combining reduced real-life building energy use with improved occupant satisfaction, safety, well-being, and efficient user activities.

The doctoral researcher will work in the Building Services research group and contribute to research on real-life building usage or on-demand ventilation control in buildings or industrial processes. The role is research-intensive and doctoral in nature: the selected candidate will publish peer-reviewed articles, complete doctoral studies, present at conferences, and disseminate findings to academic and professional audiences. The position also includes occasional travel, teaching and teaching assistance at bachelor’s and master’s levels, and some project or research group administration.

The post is based at LUT’s Lahti campus and follows a hybrid work model. The contract starts with a one-year term and may be extended by three years if progress is satisfactory during the first year. The role starts as soon as possible, preferably in November 2026, and includes a six-month trial period. Salary is set according to the Finnish university pay system for teaching and research staff (requirement level 2), with a starting salary of approximately EUR 3,100 per month depending on experience and qualifications.

Applicants should hold a relevant master’s degree, ideally in HVAC, building automation, or a related field. Strong academic writing skills, analytical and problem-solving ability, and motivation to contribute to scientific publications are important. Experience with computational and experimental methods related to building energy usage, airflow, thermal conditions, and indoor air quality is advantageous. Excellent English is required; Finnish is an advantage. The applicant must also be prepared to apply for the right to pursue doctoral studies at the LUT Doctoral School within the first two months of employment.

Applications must be submitted online by 4 October 2026 at 23:59 Finnish local time. Required documents include a one-page motivation letter, CV following the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity guidelines, copies of bachelor’s and master’s degree certificates and transcripts, certified translations if needed, and contact details of two references. Only one application should be submitted, and only applications submitted through the recruitment system with all required documents will be considered. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

For more information, contact Industry Professor Kim Hagström at [email protected]. Additional recruitment support is available at [email protected].