Assistant Professor or Senior Associate Lecturer with a focus on Automation

Karlstad University; Jönköpings kommun; On-site; SEK 543,892 - 761,448; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative projects with industry

Good employment conditions

Development-oriented environment

Job summary

Jönköping University is looking for an Assistant Professor or Senior Associate Lecturer focusing on Automation to join their School of Engineering. The role involves contributing to research and education in industrial automation systems and entails teaching, supervision, and administration.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and experience in PLC and robot programming. This permanent full-time position is set to start on November 1, 2026, and offers opportunities for collaboration with industry.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant engineering field.
• Experience in industrial automation or production systems.
• Skills in PLC programming and robot programming.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and education in automation.
• Teach and supervise student projects.
• Develop and lead research projects.

Skills

PLC programming

Robot programming

Industrial communication protocols

HMI/SCADA systems

Simulation and modelling of production systems

Collaboration with industry

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Automation Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Robot simulation software

CODESYS

Siemens software

Job description

Assistant Professor or Senior Associate Lecturer with a focus on Automation

Jönköping University is a young professional‑oriented university characterised by a high degree of internationalisation, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a strong engagement in research and education in industrial product realisation. The School of Engineering, Product Development, Production and Design conducts education and research in product development, production development and industrial design, and is responsible for five educational programmes at Campus in Jönköping and two in Nässjö and Värnamo.

The subject of employment is integrated product and production development with a specific focus on industrial automation systems, their implementation and integration in production environments.

We offer you:

• the possibility to join ongoing projects in collaboration with industry
• secure employment with good conditions and benefits
• an international and development‑oriented environment

As an Assistant Professor/Associate Senior Lecturer you are expected to contribute to both research and education. The department is currently involved in several research and development projects related to industrial automation, digitalisation and future production systems in close collaboration with industry. Depending on your experience and interests you will have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing projects, develop your own research profile and initiate and lead new externally funded projects. The position includes teaching, supervision of student projects and theses at different levels, examination and administrative duties. Courses you may contribute to include applied industrial automation, automation and production technology, production development and foundational courses in mechanical engineering.

We are looking for a candidate with:

• a PhD in Automation Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or another field relevant to the position
• documented experience of industrial automation and/or industrial production systems
• skills in PLC programming (e.g., CODESYS, Siemens), robot programming (ABB, UR, etc.), industrial communication protocols and HMI/SCADA systems
• experience in simulation and modelling of production systems, including tools such as robot simulation software and virtual PLC/automation environments
• an interest in and documented experience of collaboration with industry
• a flexible and proactive approach, meaning you take initiative, structure and anchor your work
• strong collaborative skills and the ability to contribute to the long‑term development of the department
• proficiency in English, both spoken and written

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Expertise in any of the following areas is considered an extra merit:

• Sensors and embedded systems
• Reconfigurable and flexible production systems
• General programming skills, particularly Python
• Computer vision, artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Industrial cyber security
• Proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written

More about requirements and the recruitment process in our "Appointment procedure".

Type of employment Permanent position

Contract type Full time

First day of employment 2026‑11‑01 or as agreed

Closing on 2026‑08‑31 (Europe/Stockholm)

Apply today!

Include CV, references, attested certificates and diplomas, three relevant academic articles, dissertation and pedagogical portfolio. Submit no later than August 9, 2026.