Subject Area

Quantum Information Theory and Quantum Information Processing.

Subject Description

The subject concerns theories and principles for communication and information processing using quantum mechanical phenomena. It thus encompasses aspects of quantum communication, information processing, coding, security, algorithms, and learning. While grounded in quantum mechanical principles, the subject area sits at the intersection of information theory, computer science, signal processing, and machine learning.

Job Responsibilities

The position includes research and teaching within the subject area. The assistant professor is expected to eventually establish an independent research group within the subject area. The work involves attracting research funding, supervising PhD students and postdocs, and establishing research collaborations both within and outside KTH. The work also includes teaching subjects at both basic and advanced levels at the Department of Intelligent Systems and the Department of Computer Science, as well as supervising thesis projects.

The assistant professor will be given the opportunity to develop their independence as a researcher and gain qualifications that may provide eligibility for another teaching position with higher qualification requirements (see Chapter 4, Section 12 a of the Higher Education Ordinance). The assistant professor may apply for promotion to associate professor in accordance with Chapter 4, Section 12 c of the Higher Education Ordinance.

Eligibility

Eligible for appointment as an assistant professor is someone who has obtained a doctoral degree or has equivalent scientific competence. Primarily, candidates who have obtained a doctoral degree or have achieved equivalent competence no more than seven years before the time of application for the assistant professorship will be considered. However, those who have obtained a doctoral degree or have achieved equivalent competence earlier may also be considered if there are special reasons. Special reasons refer to leave due to illness, parental leave, or other similar circumstances.

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria for appointment as an assistant professor at KTH are those specified in Section 1.3 of KTH's appointment regulations in relation to the established appointment profile.

It is of utmost importance that the applicant has demonstrated:

• scientific excellence evidenced by scientific publications, conference participation, involvement in research collaborations, and other commitments in the scientific community such as peer review or expert assignments.
• experience of postdoctoral work in a research environment other than the institution where the applicant obtained their doctorate. Experience from research and development work in industry or other organizations may be assessed as equivalent to a traditional postdoctoral position at another institution.

It is of next highest importance that the applicant has demonstrated:

• potential for qualification for higher teaching positions. This includes potential for independent development as a researcher and teacher within the relevant subject area, as well as the ability to establish, renew, and develop the relevant research area.
• interest in and insights regarding pedagogical development within the relevant subject area.

It is also of significance that the applicant has demonstrated:

• interest in and insights regarding leadership in academia, collaboration with the surrounding community, and awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality.
• administrative skills.

Special Assessment Criteria for Promotion to Associate Professor

In the assessment of applications for promotion to associate professor, the provisions of Section 1.2.4 in “KTH's Appointment Regulations” will apply. The ability to teach in Swedish is a merit that is given great importance in the application for promotion.

Union Representatives

You can find contact information for union representatives here (https://www.kth.se/om/work-at-kth/fackrepresentanter-1.500898).

Application

Format your application according to this link (http://www.kth.se/om/work-at-kth/cv-mall-for-anstallning-av-larare-1.471907). As an applicant, you have the primary responsibility for ensuring that your application is complete according to the advertisement and CV template.

The application must be received by KTH no later than the last application day at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

You apply via KTH's recruitment system.

Other

The position is largely funded by the Wallenberg Center for Quantum Technology (WACQT) and includes a startup package. The Wallenberg Center for Quantum Technology (WACQT) is a 12-year research program with a budget of one billion SEK aimed at bringing Swedish research and industry to the forefront of quantum technology – a rapidly growing technology area. WACQT is Sweden's national initiative for strategically motivated basic research, education, and faculty recruitment in quantum technology, with the goal of developing and securing Swedish expertise in its main areas, which include quantum computers and simulation, quantum communication, and quantum sensor technology. Additionally, WACQT promotes career development, diversity, and gender equality through networking and support activities at the national level.

Temporary: The position is permanent, but for a maximum of six years, and can be renewed if additional time is required to achieve the purpose of the appointment due to the teacher's illness, parental leave, or other special reasons. However, the total employment period may not exceed eight years. The position is part of the Tenure Track system at KTH, and the assistant professor will be assessed for promotion to associate professor after application.

For more information on KTH's assessment, see this link (https://intra.kth.se/styrning/styrdokument/regler/rekrytering-1.661837).

The pursuit of gender equality, diversity, and equal conditions is both a quality issue and an obvious part of KTH's values.

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