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Energy Technology with specialization in thermal energy storage.
The subject includes methods for storage of thermal energy and applications of these methods in the energy system. This includes sensible as well as latent thermal energy storage and storage through thermochemical reactions. The subject includes experimental work as well as modelling, with a focus on the experimental work.
The assistant professor is expected to perform research and teaching within the subject field. The duties include establishing new research networks within and outside of KTH, e.g. within KTH’s energy platform, as well as to actively seek external financing for new research projects. Teaching at the first, second and third cycle within the subject field is part of the duties, as well as to contribute to the development of existing and new courses. The assistant professor is also expected to supervise thesis projects at the bachelor- and masters levels and Ph.D. students. The assistant professor’s activities are expected to contribute to the fulfillment of KTH’s goals within sustainable development.
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 12 a of the Higher Education Ordinance). Following application, the assistant professor can apply for promotion to associate professor in accordance with Chapter 4, Section 12 c 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.
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Special grounds of assessment for promotion to associate professor
When assessing applications for promotion to associate professor, the applicant's ability to independently initiate and carry out research of high academic quality, published in international publications, and the applicant's ability to obtain financing for research operations will be assessed. Of highest importance is the applicant's ability to independently establish new collaborations and research specializations. It is also of highest importance that the applicant has displayed teaching and supervising expertise. Ability to teach in Swedish is a merit that is given great importance in the application for promotion.
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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-2022-0033 |
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Published | 03.Jun.2022 |
Last application date | 24.Jun.2022 11:59 PM CEST |