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Electrical Engineering with specialization in Modelling of Fusion Plasmas
The subject includes theory and numerical modeling of fusion plasma, especially the development and integration of advanced codes, and validation of these against experiments. Of particular importance is integrated modelling of heating, current drive, transport, and fast particles.
The distribution of the employment’s tasks corresponds to about 20% teaching and about 80% research. The teaching part includes teaching at the undergraduate and advanced level and within the doctoral program. The research part includes research in the subject area, application for external funding, and supervision of doctoral students. The research is carried out in international collaboration, mainly with research groups at European research institutes in the field, and shorter and longer stays abroad occur.
The assistant professor will be given opportunity to develop their independence as researcher and gain accreditation that may allow them to take other teaching positions with higher eligibility requirements (see Chapter 4, Section 12a of the Higher Education Ordinance). Following application, the assistant professor can apply for promotion to associate professor in accordance with Chapter 4, Section 12c of the Higher Education Ordinance.
An individual who has obtained a PhD or equivalent research expertise is qualified for appointment as an assistant professor. Candidates who met those qualifications within five years prior to expiration of the application period should be prioritized. Other candidates may also be considered if there are extraordinary grounds for doing so. Extraordinary grounds refer to illness, parental leave or similar circumstances.
Grounds of assessments
The assessment criteria for appointment as an assistant professor at KTH are stated in KTH's appointments procedure section 1.3, and apply in relation to the employment profile laid down.
Of highest importance is that the applicant has
Of second highest importance is that the applicant has
Special grounds of assessment for promotion to associate professor
When examining applications for promotion to associate professor, the applicant's ability to independently initiate and conduct research of high scientific quality, published in international journals and conference volumes will be assessed. Of highest importance is also that the applicant has displayed skill in teaching and supervision. The ability to teach in Swedish is a merit that is given great importance in the application for promotion. The ability to obtain funding for research activities is desirable.
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Your application should follow KTH's CV template for employment of teachers. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete according to the requirements in the ad and CV template.
Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).
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Time limitation:The appointment is for an indefinite term, but no more than six years, and may be extended if, due to the teacher’s absence due to sick leave, parental leave or other special grounds, more time is required to reach the objectives of the appointment. However, the total appointment period may not exceed eight years. The appointment is part of the Tenure Track system at KTH and the assistant professor may apply for promotion to tenured associate professor.
For more information regarding KTH's assessment, see Appointments procedure at KTH
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Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | As soon as possible |
Salary | Monthly pay |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100% |
City | Stockholm |
County | Stockholms län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | VL-2022-0015 |
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Published | 22.Feb.2022 |
Last application date | 25.Apr.2022 11:59 PM CEST |