Associate Professor in Integrated Resource Modelling for Sustainable Development of Energy Systems

Subject field

Integrated Resource Modelling for Sustainable Development of Energy Systems.

Subject description

The subject is about integrated systems modelling where resources use (energy, land, water and material resources) undergoes long-term optimisation for meeting the demands of society as it develops sustainably in interconnected sectors. Open science principles will be applied so that the results can have an impact and inform the planning and development of collaborative policies for linked sectors, national climate commitments (NDCs) and climate adaptation strategies. The subject is therefore largely based on broad, and inclusive stakeholder collaborations.

Duties

The duties include teaching and research in close collaboration with societal actors who influence/are affected by the energy transition and climate effects. The associate professor will contribute to the development of the subject, specifically in terms of the development of open and transparent tools and processes for integrated resource modeling. This includes the essential establishment of relevant stakeholder engagement in research projects, which is why the associate professor is also expected to develop his or her network of actors relevant to the research. Teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels is included, and the associate professor will therefore contribute to developing quality in both courses and educational programs, as well as supervising degree theses and doctoral students. The associate professor is expected to be able to teach in Swedish within three years. If needed, a plan for developing proficiency in Swedish will be established upon appointment. Contributing as a whole to KTH's goals for sustainable development and climate will be central to the position.

Eligibility

Those eligible to be employed as associate professor are persons who have:

1. completed a doctorate or possess equivalent scientific expertise or some other professional expertise that is of significance with regard to the subject content of the employment and the duties that are required of the employment, and
2. demonstrated pedagogical expertise.

Assessment criteria

The assessment criteria for appointment as an associate professor at KTH shall be the degree of expertise required as a qualification for employment. In addition, the assessment criteria stated in the KTH appointments procedure, section 1.2., apply in relation to the employment profile laid down.

Of highest importance is that the applicant has

• scientific expertise in the subject field
• pedagogical expertise in the subject field
• the ability to cooperate with the outside community for mutual exchange and having acted to ensure that the knowledge and skills found at the university benefit society.

Of second highest importance that the applicant has

• administrative expertise.
• ability to collaborate.

It is also important that the applicant has

• expertise in developing and leading activities, like large research projects, and staff. For that purpose, the individual is to be knowledgeable about diversity and equal opportunity issues, particularly gender equality.

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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

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