Assistant Professor of Material Sciences

Royal Institute of Technology

Institution: KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences
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-2025-1764
Published: 08 September 2025
Last Application Date: 14 November 2025

Subject Field

Material and structural mechanics

Subject Description

The subject of this tenure-track position is advanced characterization and modeling of ecologically, socially, and economically sustainable metallic materials, in particular steel, for improved structural integrity.

Duties

  • Conduct research and teaching, as well as related administration.

  • Research carried out within the WISE Fellows program, developing a comprehensive international research activity.

  • Teach and supervise bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD students.

  • Develop independence as a researcher and gain accreditation for higher eligibility teaching positions (Chapter 4, Section 12a, Swedish Higher Education Ordinance).

  • Eligible to apply for promotion to associate professor (Chapter 4, Section 12c, Swedish Higher Education Ordinance).

Eligibility

  • Completion of a doctorate or equivalent scientific competence.

  • Preference for candidates with qualifications obtained within seven years prior to application deadline.

  • Other candidates may be considered for special reasons (e.g., illness, parental leave).

Assessment Criteria

Of highest importance:

  • Scientific expertise, demonstrated via publications, conferences, research cooperation, and other scientific community activities.

  • Potential to qualify for a higher teaching position, including independent development as a researcher and teacher, and ability to establish, review, and develop the research area.

Of second highest importance:

  • Postdoctoral experience at a research environment other than the doctoral university, or equivalent experience in industry or other organizations.

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

  • Interest and insights concerning leadership in academia, collaboration with external stakeholders, and awareness of diversity and equal opportunity, with focus on gender equality.

Also important:

  • Administrative skills.

Promotion to Associate Professor:

  • Section 1.2.4 of KTH’s Appointments Procedure applies.

  • Ability to teach in Swedish is considered a merit.

Further Information

  • The position includes an attractive starting package within the WISE Fellows program, connected to the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE).

  • WISE is funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, the largest investment in materials science in Sweden, spanning 10 years.

Trade Union Representatives

Contact information is available on KTH’s web page.

Application

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

  • Applicants must ensure applications are complete per ad requirements.

  • Complete applications must be submitted by midnight CET/CEST on the last day of application.

  • Applications are submitted via the KTH recruitment system.

Other Information

  • Appointment: indefinite term, maximum six years, may be extended due to absence (sick leave, parental leave, special grounds) but cannot exceed eight years.

  • Part of KTH’s Tenure Track system; promotion to tenured associate professor is possible.

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

  • Security-sensitive roles may require clearance under the Protective Security Act (2018:585).

  • Guidance provided for relocation and settling in Sweden.

  • KTH declines contact from staffing/recruitment agencies.

About KTH

  • KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, is a leading European technical and engineering university.

  • Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution, hosting students, researchers, and faculty from around the world.

  • Covers natural sciences, all branches of engineering, architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history, and philosophy.

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