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Acting University Lecturer in Energy Transition and Wind Power

Do you want to work with teaching in energy transition and wind power, supported by competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Do you want an employer that invests in sustainable employee engagement and offers secure, advantageous working conditions? We welcome your application for the position of Acting University Lecturer at Uppsala University, Campus Gotland.

The Department of Earth Sciences is Sweden's most comprehensive academic environment for research and education in earth sciences. Here, broad expertise contributes to solutions for important societal issues.

Our six research divisions: • Geophysics • Atmospheric, Water and Landscape Science • Mineralogy, Petrology and Tectonics • Natural Resources and Sustainable Development • Paleobiology • Wind Energy

For more information, see: www.uu.se/geovetenskaper (http://www.uu.se/geovetenskaper)

The Wind Energy Division at Campus Gotland conducts interdisciplinary activities within wind energy and sustainable energy transition. The activities include teaching, research, and collaborative projects. The education consists of teaching on Campus Gotland and distance learning at basic and advanced levels in wind power project planning and sustainable energy transition. Within research, we have a solid breadth and collaborate both nationally and internationally. Today, the activity comprises approximately 30 people with both technical, natural science, and social science competence.

The division is located at Campus Gotland, an international campus in the heart of the World Heritage city of Visby. For more information: Wind Energy - Uppsala University

Description of the subject area of the position:

The position covers the subject areas of sustainable energy transition and wind power project planning.

A large-scale expansion of wind energy is an important part of a sustainable energy transition. At the same time, more knowledge is needed about the various transition processes related to such development. The subject areas at the unit work to increase the understanding of how we can maximize the contribution of wind energy, as well as the overarching conditions for a sustainable energy transition in all parts of the energy system. More specifically, regarding the teaching part that is in focus in this position, the subject areas of the education are clarified below.

The subject of sustainable energy transition provides a holistic perspective on the energy area with a broad understanding of different challenges and possible approaches in the transition work. The education also covers social perspectives such as participation and change leadership, which are necessary for long-term sustainability both globally and locally.

Renewable energy is significant for the global energy transition, and wind power is one of the fastest-growing energy sources. The development in the international wind power industry is also rapid, in terms of technology, policy, and acceptance. Consequently, there is an increasing demand for knowledge on how to initiate, lead, and implement wind power projects successfully and sustainably. Uppsala University Campus Gotland in Visby is a leader in interdisciplinary education in wind power project planning.

The subject of wind power project planning covers a broad spectrum of knowledge areas such as planning, environment, technology, energy, wind resources, economics, and grid connection. The subject is broad, encompassing everything from calculating the energy production of wind turbines at a selected site to communicating wind power issues with stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching and administration. Teaching includes course responsibility, course administration, and student contact. The teaching will cover our courses in both the wind power field and energy transition. The teaching will primarily consist of our web-based courses, but campus teaching may also occur.
• Follow developments within the own subject area and societal development in general that are relevant to the work at the university.
• The position will involve work, using the decision-making model MCDA (Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis), in an external research project.
• The position may involve administrative tasks and participation in development and collaboration projects within Uppsala University and the unit.

Qualifications

Master's degree plus subject specialization in wind power project planning and basic knowledge of energy transition. Relevant experience with the decision-making model MCDA (Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis). It is required that the pedagogical skill and subject specialization are relevant to the position's subject area and the duties included in the position. Documented ability to teach in Swedish or English. We would like you to be flexible, proactive, performance-oriented, and have good teamwork skills. You thrive in a changing environment, you want to take significant personal responsibility, and are accustomed to working at a high pace.

Desirable/Additional Qualifications

Previous experience working within government agencies and especially within academia is desirable.

About the position: fixed-term, 12 months. Full-time. Start date: 2026-08-01 or by agreement. Location: Visby

Information about the position is provided by Professor Stefan Ivanell.

Email: [email protected]. Phone: +46 18-471 83 60.

Apply no later than June 26, 2026, Ref: UFV-PA 2026/2061

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and engagement, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces.

The position may be subject to security clearance. A prerequisite for employment in case of security clearance is that the applicant is approved.

We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.

Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.

Union Representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]