Open position: Associate Professor or Assistant Professor in Satellite Remote Sensing

Climate AI Nordics; Göteborgs kommun; Remote; SEK 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-year PhD student funding

Leadership training

Relocation support

Language courses for non-Swedish speakers

Supportive environment for diversity and equality

Job summary

Chalmers University of Technology is seeking a new faculty member for Satellite Remote Sensing to enhance Earth observation science. The role involves teaching, leading research projects, and securing funding, suitable for candidates at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Ideal applicants have a PhD and a strong research background. Benefits include PhD student funding, leadership training, relocation support, and a commitment to diversity via the GENIE Initiative.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field such as remote sensing, atmospheric science, engineering, or data science.
• Strong research record with high-quality publications.
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, and academic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor students in satellite remote sensing and related disciplines.
• Lead interdisciplinary research projects and develop next-generation satellite systems.
• Secure and manage research funding and lead PhD student teams.

Skills

Teaching and mentoring

Research funding acquisition

Collaborative partnerships

Education

PhD in remote sensing, atmospheric science, engineering, or data science

Job description

Job Overview

Chalmers University of Technology is hiring a new faculty member (open rank) in Satellite Remote Sensing to strengthen Earth observation science and innovation. The position is based at the Geoscience and Remote Sensing Division, a world‑class hub integrating satellite data, instrumentation, retrieval methods, and climate applications. Candidates can apply as either Assistant Professor (tenure‑track) or Associate Professor (tenured), depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor students in satellite remote sensing and related disciplines.
• Lead interdisciplinary research projects and develop next‑generation satellite systems.
• Engage in collaborative work with industry partners and space agencies.
• Secure and manage research funding and lead PhD student teams.
• Contribute to the development of retrieval algorithms and advanced satellite instrumentation.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field such as remote sensing, atmospheric science, engineering, or data science.
• Strong research record with high‑quality publications and a vision for advancing space‑based environmental monitoring.
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, and academic leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to attract collaborative partnerships and funding.

Benefits

• 4‑year PhD student funding and access to strong research infrastructure.
• Leadership training, relocation support, and language courses for non‑Swedish speakers.
• Supportive environment with commitment to diversity and equality through the GENIE Initiative.
• Opportunities to contribute to sustainability‑driven research with global impact.

Apply by 24 August 2025. Read more and apply via chalmers.se.