Assistant professor in Micro and Nanosystems for a Resilient Society

Subject field

Micro- and Nanosystems for a Resilient Society.

Subject description

The subject connects micro- and nanosystems development with societal relevance and allows for creative and interdisciplinary research. Systems development may include, for instance: advanced materials, surfaces and fabrication; distributed sensors and actuators; quantum and photonic systems and interactions; or integration of AI from efficient design to autonomous systems. The needs-driven research has a clear focus on societal resilience in a domain such as health and nutrition, industry and circular economy, climate and energy, environment and ecosystems, electronics and information, transport and space, or security and defense.

Duties

The position includes research, supervision, and teaching in the subject area. The assistant professor is expected to apply for research funding, build up a research group, and establish strong collaborations within our division and KTH, as well as in the rest of Sweden and internationally. The assistant professor is moreover expected to contribute to the supervision of students, doctoral candidates, and postdocs, to contribute to the administration and leadership of the division, and to teach at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.

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 Swedish 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.

Eligibility

An individual who has completed a doctorate or equivalent scientific competence is qualified for appointment as an assistant professor. Candidates who met those qualifications a maximum of seven years before the deadline for applying for the appointment as an assistant professor has expired should be prioritized. Other candidates may also be considered there are special reasons. Special reasons’ refers to absence due to illness, parental leave or other similar circumstances.

Assessment criteria

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

• scientific expertise demonstrated through scientific publications, conference attendance, attendance of research cooperation and also other undertakings in the scientific community such as assignments as a reviewer or expert.
• potential to qualify for a higher teaching post. This includes the potential for independent development as a researcher and teacher within the subject field in question and also the ability to establish, review and develop the research area in question.
• interest in and insights concerning sustainability and resilience challenges within the relevant application and technology areas, as well as their intersection with broader societal needs.

Of second highest importance is that the applicant has

• interest in and insights concerning leadership in academia, collaboration with the outside community, and awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues with a particular focus on gender equality.
• interest in and understanding of pedagogical development within the subject field in question.

It is also important that the applicant has

• experience from a postdoctoral visit in a research environment other than the university at which the applicant defended their doctoral thesis. In application-oriented areas, experience from research and development work within the industry or other organizations can be considered to correspond to a traditional postdoc visit to another university.
• administrative expertise.

Special grounds of assessment for promotion to associate professor

When assessing applications for promotion to associate professor, provisions according to Section 1.2.4 of Appointments procedure at KTH will be applied. Ability to teach in Swedish is a merit that is given great importance in the application for promotion.

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Application

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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Other

The Division of Micro- and Nanosystems is seeking a creative and collaborative researcher to join us in advancing science, extending and accelerating our impact and innovation, and solving the most pressing challenges of our time through groundbreaking technology. As a new faculty member, you will have access to a range of tailored resources and support, including programs & opportunities for mentoring, professional development, leadership training, and networking, as well as access to advanced tools and laboratory facilities and an attractive starting package. We are committed to fostering a collegial, inclusive, and family-friendly environment that encourages work-life balance, and thereby helping you build a thriving academic career in a forward-looking and supportive setting. Diversity of people, perspectives, and research approaches has been shown to lead to better science and stronger innovation. The pursuit of equality, diversity and equal opportunities is therefore both a quality issue and an fundamental of KTH's core values.

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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