Associate Professor in Energy Technology

Luleå University of Technology is experiencing strong growth with world-leading expertise in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results, and with a focus on the Arctic region, we create global societal benefits. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national, and regional companies, public actors, and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of nearly 2.1 billion SEK per year. We currently have 1,900 employees and 18,700 students.

In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in large projects aimed at a more sustainable society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these highly relevant research projects and the societal transformation that follows. We offer a wide range of educational programs to match the demanded skills. We hope you want to help us build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.

Subject Description

The subject of energy technology encompasses the development of technologies and processes for sustainable energy supply. The research is focused on biofuel technology and energy-efficient utilization in industry and society.

Job Responsibilities

The position involves establishing and conducting research within our energy systems area with a particular focus on the role of hydrogen in the energy system. As an associate professor, you are expected to strengthen research and doctoral education in the field and contribute expertise in the hydrogen area to complement the current research profile of the field. The position includes responsibility for research and supervision of doctoral students. An important task within the position is to actively participate in the university's investment in the hydrogen area within the framework of LTU's center formation Centre for Hydrogen Energy Systems Sweden (CH2ESS) where you are expected to contribute to:

• Implementation of needs-driven, excellent research as well as creating collaborations and seeking external funding to finance and expand research within both the energy technology area and other relevant subject areas for hydrogen. The research within CH2ESS covers the entire value chain for hydrogen, i.e., energy supply, production, distribution, storage, and use of hydrogen.
• Development of new education in collaboration with colleagues at LTU as well as with other actors in society.
• Developing national and international networks to support the development of the hydrogen area.

Eligibility

Eligible for appointment as an associate professor is someone who has demonstrated both scientific and pedagogical competence. Equal care should be given to the assessment of pedagogical and scientific competence.

To meet the requirements for appointment as an associate professor, the applicant must:

• demonstrate a research profile with clear progression after the dissertation work and scientific contributions corresponding to at least two doctoral theses including the doctoral thesis
• have worked as an independent researcher, including:
• experience of research-related trust assignments such as reviewer for journals and/or opponent
• experience of having applied for and been granted external funding for research and/or development projects in competition
• experience of having held a leading role in research projects
• having published together with researchers in other research environments than their own
• have experience of supervision at the doctoral level and acted as a co-supervisor for at least one doctoral student for at least two years, unless there are compelling reasons otherwise
• demonstrate pedagogical competence through reflective experience, teaching skills, and teaching development
• have completed higher education pedagogical training corresponding to 7.5 credits, or otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge
• demonstrate the ability to collaborate with the surrounding society, including:
• making new knowledge accessible to the surrounding society
• incorporating societal needs into research and/or educational contexts.

Assessment Criteria

The following assessment criteria apply for the position:

• scientific competence
• pedagogical competence
• other assessment criteria

Other assessment criteria ranked as follows:

• experience of leadership assignments
• ability to collaborate with the surrounding society
• ability to obtain external research and development funding
• ability to communicate about research and development work
• ability to teach in Swedish and/or English
• skills to develop and lead operations and staff within the university
• administrative skills that are significant in relation to the subject content and the tasks included in the employment

The majority of the staff in the subject of energy technology are currently men, therefore we encourage women to apply.

Information

The position is permanent. Start date by agreement. For further information, please contact:

Professor and subject representative/department head: Marcus Öhman (+46)920-491977 marcus.ohman@ltu.se

Union representatives: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, (+46)920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se or OFR-S Lars Frisk, (+46)920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se

Application

We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below, attaching the requested application documents, including degree certificates (certified and translated into Swedish or English), pedagogical self-reflection, and publications, etc. Please follow the link Instructions for Applicants for complete instructions. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Both the application and degree certificates should be written in Swedish or English.

Application deadline: 2025-04-02

Reference number: 1003-2025