Subject Area

Biophysics.

Subject Description

The subject area is biophysics with a focus on in vivo-mimetic technology and includes the development and use of complex model systems that enable the study of biological functions at multicellular, cellular, and molecular levels under conditions that resemble the body's tissues or organs.

Job Responsibilities

The position involves research and teaching within the subject area. The assistant professor is expected to apply for research funding and establish new collaborations within and outside KTH. Furthermore, the assistant professor is expected to teach at the undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels, which also includes the development of existing and new courses. The assistant professor is also expected to contribute to the supervision of students and doctoral candidates within the subject area. Some administrative tasks are also included. The assistant professor is expected to be able to teach in Swedish within four years. If necessary, a language plan will be established as support in connection with the appointment.

The assistant professor will be given the opportunity to develop their independence as a researcher and gain qualifications that can provide eligibility for another teaching position that has 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, those who have obtained a doctoral degree or have achieved equivalent competence no more than seven years before the application deadline 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:

• scientific competence demonstrated through scientific publications, conference participation, involvement in research collaborations, and other commitments in the scientific community such as review or expert assignments.
• 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.

It is of secondary importance that the applicant has:

• postdoctoral experience in a research environment different from the institution where the applicant obtained their doctorate. In applied fields, experience from research and development work within industry or other organizations may be assessed as equivalent to a traditional postdoctoral experience at another institution.
• interest in and insights regarding pedagogical development within the relevant subject area.
• interest in and insights regarding leadership in academia, collaboration with the surrounding community, and awareness of diversity and equality issues with a particular focus on gender equality.

It is also of significance that the applicant has:

• administrative skills.

Special Assessment Criteria for Promotion to Associate Professor

In the evaluation of applications for promotion to associate professor, the provisions in Section 1.2.4 of KTH's Appointment Regulations will apply. The ability to teach in Swedish is a merit that is given significant weight 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 date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

You apply via KTH's recruitment system.

Other

Temporary until: The appointment 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 appointment is part of the Tenure Track system at KTH, and the assistant professor will be evaluated for promotion to associate professor after application.

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

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

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