Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Royal Institute of Technology

Institution: School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Location: Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Type of Employment: Full-time, Temporary
Full-Time Equivalent: 100%
First Day of Employment: As soon as possible
Salary: Monthly pay
Number of Positions: 1
Reference Number: PA-2025-2567
Published: 23 September 2025
Last Application Date: 31 October 2025

Subject Field

Biocatalysis for Green Chemistry

Subject Description

Biocatalysis for Green Chemistry combines design and engineering of enzymes with biocatalytic processes for green-chemistry applications. These processes use enzymes to convert starting materials, such as renewable resources or building blocks for chiral compounds, into value-added (often chiral) compounds. Green chemistry focuses on production of chemicals through sustainable processes. This position focuses on using biocatalysis for green-chemical production.

Duties

  • Set up and manage an independent research team in Biocatalysis for Green Chemistry, complementing and collaborating with existing groups in the School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health (CBH).

  • Initiate new research projects, acquire funding, establish collaborations, and train and coach students and young researchers at MSc, PhD, and postdoctoral levels.

  • Manage the group’s economy and maintain a safe, stimulating, and healthy work environment.

  • Coordinate and develop courses at BSc or MSc level and supervise master’s and PhD students.

  • Represent KTH, CBH, and the Department of Industrial Biotechnology in scientific presentations, networks, and leadership initiatives in Biocatalysis for Green Chemistry nationally and internationally.

  • Participate in the Mistra leadership programme designed by the Swedish foundation for strategic environmental research.

  • Opportunity to develop independence as a researcher and eligibility to apply for promotion to associate professor in accordance with Chapter 4, Section 12 c of the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance.

Eligibility

  • Doctorate or equivalent scientific competence.

  • Preference for candidates who obtained qualifications within seven years of the application deadline.

  • Candidates outside this timeframe may be considered if special reasons apply (e.g., illness, parental leave).

Assessment Criteria

Of highest importance:

  • Potential to qualify for a higher teaching post, including independent development as a researcher and teacher.

  • Scientific expertise demonstrated through publications, conference participation, research cooperation, and other contributions to the scientific community.

Of second highest importance:

  • Interest in and understanding of pedagogical development within the subject field.

Additional important criteria:

  • Experience from a postdoctoral visit outside the awarding university or equivalent industry/research experience.

  • Interest in leadership, collaboration, and awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, particularly gender equality.

  • Administrative expertise.

Special grounds for promotion to associate professor:

  • Ability to teach in Swedish is considered a merit in promotion assessment.

Application

  • Applications must follow KTH's CV template for employment of teachers.

  • Complete applications must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST.

  • Applications must be submitted via KTH recruitment system.

Other Information

  • Appointment is indefinite, but limited to six years, extendable under special circumstances; total period cannot exceed eight years.

  • Position is part of the Tenure Track system; assistant professor may apply for promotion to tenured associate professor.

  • KTH promotes gender equality, diversity, and equal conditions.

  • Security clearance may be required under the Protective Security Act (2018:585).

  • Guidance available for relocating and settling in Sweden.

  • KTH does not accept contact from staffing/recruitment agencies or job ad salespersons.

Contact

  • Head of Department: Prof. Antonius Van Maris, +46 8 790 9892

  • Deputy Head of Department: Prof. Per Berglund, +46 8 790 7037

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