Assistant Professor of Biotechnology

Royal Institute of Technology

Reference Number: PA-2025-3762
Institution: KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health (CBH)
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary (up to 6 years, part of Tenure Track)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: 16 March 2026

Subject Area

The position focuses on NMR spectroscopy with specialization in materials chemistry, including:

  • Solid-state NMR for hard and/or soft materials (including colloids)

  • High-resolution NMR in liquids

  • NMR experiments using field gradients (imaging, diffusion studies)

  • Method development and advanced experimental research

  • Materials relevant to sustainable societal development, e.g., batteries and fuel cells

Duties

  • Conduct high-level research and develop an independent research group

  • Supervise doctoral students and contribute to CBH school undergraduate and graduate education

  • Apply for external funding and handle research administration

  • Participate in national infrastructure activities (SwedNMR) and contribute to the WISE program for materials research

  • Collaborate across disciplines and contribute to the development and operation of NMR instrumentation at the department

  • Opportunity to progress towards promotion to associate professor

Eligibility

  • Completed doctoral degree (or equivalent scientific competence)

  • Priority for candidates with maximum 7 years since PhD, with exceptions for special reasons (illness, parental leave, etc.)

Assessment Criteria

Highest Importance:

  • Scientific expertise demonstrated through publications, conferences, research cooperation, peer-review, and other contributions to the scientific community

  • Potential to develop independently as a researcher and teacher within the subject field

Second Highest Importance:

  • Postdoctoral experience at a research environment other than the awarding university

  • Understanding of pedagogical development and teaching potential

  • Awareness of academic leadership, collaboration, diversity, and gender equality

Additional Considerations:

  • Administrative expertise

  • Ability to teach in Swedish (merit for promotion to associate professor)

Terms of Employment

  • Temporary appointment up to 6 years, extendable to 8 years under special circumstances

  • Part of KTH Tenure Track system, with possibility to apply for promotion to tenured associate professor

  • Salary: Monthly pay (individualized)

  • Full-time, 100%

Application Instructions

  • Use KTH recruitment system to apply: KTH Recruitment Portal

  • Application must follow KTH CV template for teaching positions

  • Deadline: 16 March 2026, midnight CET/CEST

  • Applicants are responsible for complete applications according to KTH guidelines

Contact Information

  • Head of Department: Prof. Peter Diner, +46 8 790 8139

  • Prof. Christofer Lendel: +46 8 790 8554

Trade Union Representatives: Contact details available on KTH website

Additional Information

  • Employment at KTH may require security clearance under the Protective Security Act (2018:585)

  • KTH emphasizes equality, diversity, and sustainable development

  • The Swedish version of the job announcement takes precedence in case of discrepancy

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