Vacant job

We are looking for a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on wire drawing, for a fixed-term position of 5–6 years at the Department of Science and Technology.

Subject Area

The subject area for the position is: Mechanical Engineering.

Background

Mechanical Engineering is one of six research units within the Department of Science and Technology at Örebro University. The subject is in a strong phase of development and expansion, and this position offers an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to become part of this growth.

Currently, the unit consists of two research groups: Mechanics and Materials (M&M) and Digitalized Development and Operation of Sustainable Products and Production Systems (DPPD). The subject is responsible for four engineering programs (three at undergraduate level and one at advanced level).

We are now seeking a highly motivated Senior Lecturer who wishes to join the M&M group and contribute to further strengthening and developing high-quality education and research in the field, with a specific focus on wire drawing.

The appointed person will conduct research within wire drawing and, more generally, contribute to strengthening the work of supporting research and education, in collaboration with colleagues within mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Lecturer, you will develop your independence as a researcher and gain merit both scientifically and pedagogically during the employment period to meet the requirements for eligibility for a position as a University Lecturer.

The duties consist of research, education at all levels, and collaboration. The position as a Senior Lecturer is primarily focused on scientific merit (50% of the employment period), with the remaining time primarily focused on pedagogical merit. The duties also include contributing to the university's development. This position also offers the opportunity to supervise a PhD student within the field of wire drawing.

Teaching assignments may cover specialized areas within mechanical engineering such as manufacturing technology, forming technology, and design technology. Teaching will also take place in commissioned courses within wire drawing.

Research duties include the development of methods and models, as well as planning and conducting quantitative experiments to investigate and optimize the wire drawing process. The research has a clear focus on measurement technology for the wire drawing process, linking and verifying theoretical assumptions with practical experiments, both at laboratory scale and directly in industrial applications, with the goal of implementing digital monitoring systems and process control.

Qualifications and Assessment Criteria

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Promotion to University Lecturer

A Senior Lecturer shall, upon application and review, be promoted to University Lecturer if they meet established criteria.

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Information

The position is fixed-term for a period of 5–6 years (exact length decided upon employment). The position may be renewed, for a maximum of two years, if additional time is required due to the Senior Lecturer's sick leave, parental leave, or other special reasons to achieve the purpose of the employment. The extent of this position is 100%. Örebro University applies individual salary setting.

Further information about the position can be obtained from Associate Professor Christer Korin, 019-30 30 82, email: [email protected] or Unit Manager Anders Lindén, 019-30 22 04, email: [email protected].

At Örebro University, we expect all employees to be open to development and change, take responsibility for their own work effort and quality, show engagement in collaboration and contributing to development, and show respect for others through a constructive and professional attitude.

Örebro University works actively with equal opportunities and gender equality, and for our work environment to be characterized by openness, trust, and respect. We value the qualities that diversity brings to the operations.

Application

You apply on our website by clicking the "Apply" button.

A complete application should contain the following electronic documents:

• A cover letter explaining how you can contribute to the university's continued development
• CV with a relevant description of combined competencies
• Pedagogical portfolio (according to Örebro University guidelines: https://www.oru.se/globalassets/oru-sv/jobba-hos-oss/mall-for-pedagogisk-meritportfolj3.pdf (https://www.oru.se/globalassets/oru-sv/jobba-hos-oss/mall-for-pedagogisk-meritportfolj3.pdf))
• Scientific portfolio
• Publication list
• Relevant scientific publications (maximum ten works in full-text format)
• Copies of relevant grades/certificates proving eligibility and requirements

Only documents written in Swedish, English, Norwegian, or Danish can be assessed.

More information for applicants can be found on our Vacant Jobs page: https://www.oru.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/information-for-dig-som-sokande-och-sakkunnig/ (https://www.oru.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/information-for-dig-som-sokande-och-sakkunnig/)

The last day for applications is 2026-06-08. We welcome your application!

After the last day for applications, no electronic supplements can be made. If you have scientific publications that cannot be attached electronically directly in the application, please cite these in your application and contact [email protected].

As we have already made our choices regarding external collaboration partners and marketing in connection with this recruitment, we decline contact with recruitment agencies and advertising salespeople.

According to the National Archives' regulations, we must archive one set of application documents excluding publications for two years after the appointment decision has become final.