Professor in Electromagnetic Modeling and Simulation

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 based 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 have a wide range of educational programs to match the skills that are in demand. We hope you will help us build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.

Luleå University of Technology is in an expansive phase and is implementing several initiatives to strengthen research and education in areas related to the green transition and the electrification of society. The Electronics Systems group is expanding, and we are looking for a professor to enhance our expertise in the field of electromagnetic modeling and simulation. The ongoing electrification is giving rise to an increasing number of sources of interference and negative impact effects, which is the main reason for the recruitment need. We are looking for someone with a background in electromagnetic calculations who can contribute to our externally funded projects.

The position is located at the Department of Systems and Space Technology, where Luleå University of Technology has gathered research in electronics, control engineering, robotics, and signal processing. The department has a turnover of approximately 330 million SEK, with education accounting for half and external funding for research for the other half. The department has well-developed collaborations with research institutes, industry partners, universities, and other authorities in both research projects and student projects.

Subject Description

Electronics systems encompass electronic design, measurement technology, and electromagnetic compatibility for the control, monitoring, and instrumentation of technical processes and systems, with close and broad connections to applications and applied research.

Job Responsibilities

We are looking for someone with a profile in electromagnetic calculations, preferably within integral equation-based methods. Areas such as macro modeling and uncertainty quantification within electromagnetic computational techniques are important for the group's current activities and future development.

As a professor, your responsibilities include both research and teaching, with the current need primarily in research. The tasks include project work, project management, and reporting. The group also has a need to strengthen its opportunities for European funding, which means that tasks also include working to secure external research funding for the subject from e.g., Chips JU or similar. National funding sources such as Vinnova and the Energy Agency are also of great importance. Supervision of student projects, theses, and doctoral students is included as part of the responsibilities. Finally, it is important for the group to be externally active and visible in the field and to communicate progress verbally and in writing.

Qualifications

To be eligible for appointment as a professor, the candidate must have 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 a professor, the candidate must:

• be prominent in their field and demonstrate scientific activity of high international standard, showing a clear quality progression
• have a total scientific production that in quantity corresponds to at least three doctoral theses, including the doctoral thesis
• demonstrate academic leadership, including:
• experience in research-related trust assignments such as expert, opponent, and/or member of grading committees
• experience in leading research projects
• experience in competitively applying for and being granted external funding for research projects as the main applicant
• experience in internal assignments within the university
• experience in pedagogical leadership
• have experience in supervising at the doctoral level and, unless there are exceptional reasons, have been the main supervisor for at least one doctoral student from admission to doctoral degree
• demonstrate pedagogical competence through reflective experience, teaching skills, and teaching development
• demonstrate the ability to collaborate with the surrounding community, including:
• making new knowledge available to the surrounding community
• incorporating societal needs into research and/or educational contexts.

Assessment Criteria

The following assessment criteria apply to the position:

• Scientific competence
• Pedagogical competence
• Other assessment criteria

Other assessment criteria (weighted equally):

• Ability to collaborate with the surrounding community
• Ability to obtain external research funding
• Ability to inform about research and development work
• Experience in electromagnetic calculations

Information

The position is permanent and located in Luleå. Start date by agreement.

For further information, please contact subject representative Jonas Ekman, 0920-492828, Jonas.Ekman@ltu.se

Union representatives: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se and OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721 marika.vesterberg@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. Follow the link Instructions for Applicants for complete instructions. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Both the application and degree certificates must be written in Swedish or English.

Application deadline: April 4, 2025

Reference number: 673-2025