Assistant professor in AI for Sustainable transformation

Environment for Development; Lunds kommun, Helsingborgs kommun, Malmö kommun; Presencial; SEK 550.000 - 800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A prestigious academic institution in Lund, Sweden, seeks an Assistant Professor in AI for Sustainable Transformation. This role involves developing innovative research in AI and sustainability, teaching at various academic levels, and collaborating with diverse teams on societal challenges. The ideal candidate must hold a doctoral degree, possess excellent communication and leadership skills, and be motivated to work in an interdisciplinary environment while positively contributing to equality and diversity in academia.

Formación

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Leadership skills demonstrated through roles or courses.
• Experience in research on AI for sustainable transformation.

Responsabilidades

• Develop long-term research projects on AI and sustainability.
• Enhance teaching skills and supervise degree projects.
• Collaborate with industry and societal partners.

Conocimientos

Research in AI and sustainability

Teaching ability

Good communication skills

Leadership skills

Collaborative skills

Educación

Doctoral degree in relevant field

Descripción del empleo

Assistant professor in AI for Sustainable transformation

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Gender equality and diversity are regarded as strengths.

Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Transformation is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary research field that plays a critical role in addressing pressing environmental and societal challenges. It seeks to support the transition to climate‑neutral and resource‑efficient societies through AI‑driven solutions across energy, industry, consumption, urban development, and more.

Duties – what we expect from you

As an assistant professor, you will develop long‑term research projects focused on AI and sustainability, enhance teaching skills, learn Swedish, be a collegial colleague, and participate in the department’s everyday work and development.

You will work closely with an internationally diverse team of researchers and educators at the interface of sustainable consumption, business, policy and governance. You will have access to a network of collaborators across academia, public institutions and industry, and the opportunity to co‑develop research with societal partners.

At IIIEE, you will mainly work on:

• Research in AI and sustainable transformation
• Teaching at the first, second and third cycles of studies
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
• Actively seeking external research funding
• Collaboration with industry and wider society
• Communication and dissemination of research results
• Administration related to the work duties listed above

Qualification requirements for employment as Assistant Professor

You hold a doctoral degree or have corresponding research expertise in subjects relevant to the position (sustainability and AI). Preference is given to those who obtained a doctorate within the last 7 years from the closing date for applications, or who can demonstrate qualifying grounds that delayed doctoral completion.

Assessment criteria

• A good ability to develop and carry out high‑quality research
• Teaching ability

Requirements – what you must have in order to carry out your tasks

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English
• A research plan for an innovative project within AI for sustainable transformation (≤3 pages)
• Relevant experience from research in sustainability and AI outside Sweden
• Documented good leadership skills (e.g., elected office, leadership courses)
• Good communication skills – assessed through trial lecture and interview
• Good motivation and ability to learn new languages
• Good ability to initiate, develop and implement high‑quality research
• Good teaching ability
• Collaborative skills, initiative and the ability to solve tasks independently
• Currently hold an international position in the research field and have not received a salary or grant from Sweden since before 31 December 2021

Additional qualifications – other credentials that we consider desirable

• Contribute positively to the work environment
• Have a postdoctoral appointment
• Have obtained research funding from funding bodies outside Sweden

Form of employment

Fixed‑term position, 6 years, in accordance with Chapter 4, Section 12a of the Higher Education Ordinance, with the opportunity for promotion to permanent employment as a senior lecturer.

Equal Opportunity

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Equality, equal opportunities and diversity are fundamental principles in all aspects of our activities.