University/senior University Lecturer, Sustainable Materials

Aalto University

Espoo, Finland
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Sustainable material innovations
Material sustainability assessment methods
European commission policy developments
** Aalto University is seeking a University Lecturer or Senior University Lecturer in Sustainable Materials to join its Department of Design starting in autumn 2026 or early 2027. The role involves teaching and research focused on sustainable materials within design contexts, requiring expertise in material sustainability assessment and engagement with various design audiences. **

Job Summary

  • The Sustainable Materials lectureship plays a vital role in advancing knowledge and practice in sustainable materials within the Department of Design.
  • Your role and goals include teaching, advising students, undertaking curriculum development, and participation in research and research programmes.
  • We offer the opportunity of working in a dynamic world-class community of creative professionals and researchers, with a remit to continuously explore the frontiers of design research and practice.

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** Aalto University is seeking a University Lecturer or Senior University Lecturer in Sustainable Materials to join its Department of Design starting in autumn 2026 or early 2027. The role involves teaching and research focused on sustainable materials within design contexts, requiring expertise in material sustainability assessment and engagement with various design audiences. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Sustainable material innovations
  • Material sustainability assessment methods
  • European Commission policy developments
  • Teaching undergraduate and graduate programmes
  • Research and research programmes
  • Collaboration with designers and industry

Nice-to-have

  • Independent and critical thinking
  • Lively and accessible communication
  • Finnish language proficiency

Key Requirements

  • Doctoral degree in Design, Materials Design, Materials Research or related field
  • Proficiency in material sustainability assessment methods
  • Strong knowledge of materials and their use in design
  • Expertise in sustainability across the full lifecycle
  • Proven ability to teach in university education
  • Demonstrated capability on collaboration with stakeholders
  • Proven expertise in research and teaching
  • Capacity to undertake and publish research
  • Familiarity with policy developments related to materials

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