Kim Hagström

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].

LUT University is recruiting a post-doctoral researcher in Building Services to join the LUT School of Energy Systems at the Lahti campus in Finland. The role sits within the new and growing LUT Civil Engineering team and focuses on research that combines sustainable building usage, occupant safety and well-being, and efficient use of energy in buildings. The work is part of a transdisciplinary research agenda on the sustainability and energy transformation of buildings. Key themes include demand-control, system energy efficiency, real-life energy saving potential related to building use, and the relationships between building operation, indoor environmental quality, and user satisfaction. The successful candidate will contribute to high-performance, future-resilient, user-oriented, sustainable buildings. You will work in the Building Services research group and collaborate closely with the wider research team. The position includes publishing research results, contributing to research funding proposals, working with national and international partners, and participating in group meetings, conferences, and seminars. The role also includes supervision of bachelor’s and master’s theses and participation in teaching. The university is looking for a researcher with a doctoral degree in building services engineering (HVAC and automation) or a related field. Strong independent research ability, teaching skills, and sound analytical and problem-solving abilities are expected. The team welcomes both experienced post-doctoral researchers and early-career applicants, including recent doctoral graduates. Experience with or interest in computational and experimental methods for analysing system performance, room airflow patterns, thermal conditions, and indoor air quality is important. Experience in or collaboration with the building services industry is an advantage. Excellent English is required; Finnish is an asset. The appointment is initially for two years, with a six-month trial period, and may be extended by up to two additional years based on performance and progress. The position is part of LUT University’s non-tenure track system. Work is based at LUT’s Lahti campus, with a hybrid model and regular on-campus presence. The expected start is as soon as possible, preferably in November 2026, and the start date is negotiable. Compensation follows the Finnish university pay system for teaching and research staff (requirement levels 5–6). The starting salary is approximately EUR 4,300–5,000 per month, depending on qualifications and experience. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the final deadline is 4 October 2026 at 23:59 (Finnish local time). Applicants should apply through the online recruitment system and upload all required documents in English and PDF format.