Professor of Industrial Engineering

Royal Institute of Technology

Subject Field

Complex socio-technical systems with focus on transport.

Description:
This field covers the development of knowledge, principles, methods, and tools to analyse and govern complex socio-technical systems and their long-term development, with emphasis on sustainable transport systems.

Research integrates model-based development and analysis, full life cycle characterization, qualitative and quantitative methods, and diverse perspectives on sustainability challenges. A key aspect is understanding how actors’ perspectives, roles, and capabilities shape system changes, as well as how external factors drive development. Collaboration with industry and societal stakeholders is a hallmark of this field.

Duties

  • Conduct independent research, initiate new directions, prepare grant applications, establish research collaborations, and supervise students.

  • Build, lead, and develop the research area of complex socio-technical systems at KTH.

  • Participate in interdisciplinary projects and collaborate with stakeholders, other departments, schools, industry, and public sector.

  • Contribute to and develop education at all cycles, including course responsibility and development.

  • Acquire ability to teach in Swedish within five years; a language development plan may be provided if needed.

Eligibility

Candidates must demonstrate scientific and pedagogical expertise in the field.

Assessment Criteria

Of highest importance:

  • Scientific expertise in the subject field

  • Documented experience cooperating with external stakeholders for mutual exchange and societal benefit

  • Pedagogical expertise in the subject field

  • Expertise in leading activities and staff, with knowledge of diversity and equal opportunity issues, particularly gender equality

Of second highest importance:

  • Ability to collaborate effectively

Additional importance:

  • Administrative expertise

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Contact information can be found on KTH’s webpage.

Application Instructions

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

  • Applicants are responsible for ensuring completeness according to the ad and template.

  • Submit applications online via KTH’s recruitment system before midnight CET/CEST on the last day of application.

More information: Appointments procedure at KTH

Other Information

  • KTH values gender equality, diversity, and equal conditions as part of its core values.

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

  • Guidance on relocation and settling in at KTH and Sweden is available.

  • Staffing/recruitment agency inquiries will not be entertained.

  • In case of discrepancy, the Swedish version of the ad takes precedence.

Join KTH

KTH fosters education, research, and innovation, contributing to a sustainable society. The university provides a creative and dynamic environment with good working conditions and attractive benefits.

Learn more about working at KTH: Benefits & working at KTH

Employment Details

  • Type: Permanent position

  • Contract: Full-time (100%)

  • Start date: As soon as possible

  • Salary: Monthly pay

  • Number of positions: 1

  • Location: Stockholm, Sweden

  • Reference number: PA-2025-1596

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