Assistant Professor in Material and Structural Mechanics

Karlstad University; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 40 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical university in Stockholm seeks an Assistant Professor in Material and Structural Mechanics to conduct research and teach. Responsibilities include supervising students and developing independence as a researcher. Candidates with a doctorate and recent qualifications are preferred. The position offers opportunities for promotion and participation in the WISE program, focused on sustainable materials science. Applications are required by the specified deadline.

Benefits

Attractive starting package

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Completed a doctorate or equivalent scientific competence.
• Candidates qualified within the last seven years are prioritized.
• Interest in pedagogical development and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and teaching in material and structural mechanics.
• Supervise bachelor's, master's, and PhD students.
• Develop independence as a researcher and potential for promotion.

Skills

Scientific expertise

Postdoctoral research

Leadership

Pedagogical development

Diversity awareness

Education

Doctorate or equivalent scientific competence

Job description

Job title: Assistant Professor in Material and Structural Mechanics

The KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in material and structural mechanics. The subject is advanced characterization and modeling of ecologically, socially and economically sustainable metallic materials, in particular steel for improved structural integrity.

Duties

The position includes research and teaching as well as related administration. The research will be carried out within the framework of a fellow position within the WISE program, involving development of a comprehensive research activity at a high international level. The assistant professor is expected to teach and supervise bachelor’s, master’s and PhD students.

The assistant professor will have opportunities to develop independence as a researcher and may gain accreditation that could enable other teaching positions with higher eligibility requirements (see Chapter 4, Section 12 a of the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance). The position is eligible for promotion to associate professor under Chapter 4, Section 12c of the Higher Education Ordinance.

Qualified candidates have completed a doctorate or equivalent scientific competence. Candidates who meet these qualifications within seven years prior to the application deadline will be prioritized; other candidates may be considered for particular reasons such as illness, parental leave, or similar circumstances.

Assessment criteria

The assessment criteria for appointment as an assistant professor at KTH are stated in KTH’s appointments procedure section 1.3 and apply to the employment profile laid down.

Of highest importance: the applicant’s scientific expertise demonstrated through publications, conference activity, research collaborations, and other scholarly activities (e.g., peer reviewer or expert assignments).

• Potential to qualify for a higher teaching position, including the ability to develop independently as a researcher and teacher and to establish, review and develop the research area.

Of second-highest importance: experience from a postdoctoral visit or equivalent research/development work in industry or other organizations; interest in pedagogical development; interest in leadership, collaboration with external stakeholders, and awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues with a focus on gender equality.

• Interest in and understanding of pedagogical development within the subject area.
• Interest and insights concerning leadership in academia, collaboration with external communities, and diversity and gender equality considerations.

Also important: administrative skills.

Special grounds of assessment for promotion

For promotion to associate professor, provisions according to Section 1.2.4 of the KTH Appointments procedure apply. Ability to teach in Swedish is a merit given great importance in promotion applications.

Further information

The position offers an attractive starting package within the WISE Fellows program. This recruitment is connected to the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE). WISE is funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation and aims to advance materials science for a sustainable future. More information: wise-materials.org.

Trade union representatives

Contact information for trade union representatives can be found on KTH’s web page.

Application

Applications should follow KTH’s CV template for employment of teachers. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete according to the ad requirements and CV template. The complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST. Log into the KTH recruitment system to apply.

Other

The appointment is for an indefinite term, but no more than six years, and may be extended to reach objectives if the teacher is absent due to sick leave, parental leave, or other special grounds. The total appointment period may not exceed eight years. The appointment is part of the Tenure Track system at KTH, and the assistant professor may apply for promotion to tenured associate professor.

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About KTH

KTH is a leading European technical university and a key center for talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution with a global community. Our research and education span natural sciences, engineering, architecture, industrial management, urban planning, and related fields.

Subject field

Material and structural mechanics

Subject description

Advanced characterization and modeling of ecologically, socially and economically sustainable metallic materials, in particular steel for improved structural integrity.

Duties

The position includes research, teaching and related administration. The research will be carried out within the framework of a fellow position within the WISE program, and the assistant professor is expected to supervise bachelor’s, master’s and PhD students.

The assistant professor may develop independence as a researcher and may apply for promotion to associate professor according to the Higher Education Ordinance.

Eligibility

A doctorate or equivalent scientific competence is required. Candidates meeting the qualifications within seven years before the deadline will be prioritized; others may be considered for particular reasons such as illness or parental leave.

Assessment criteria (repeat)

As above. Of highest importance: scientific expertise; potential for higher teaching position. Of second highest importance: postdoctoral experience or equivalent; pedagogical development; leadership and diversity awareness. Also important: administrative skills. Special grounds for promotion as above.

Further information

See above for WISE information and contact details.

Application deadline: see job posting. Closing dates listed in the original content are retained for reference.