Researcher in Leadership in Sustainable Real Estate - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

As researcher you are expected to lead and participate in research on leadership in sustainable real estate. The position involves to do research in collaboration with others, and to interact with the real estate industry.

The work will include writing research article, and also to present the article in a popular scientific format to companies, the public and researchers. The work will also have to be presented orally and in writing in different contexts, both in more scientific and more practical contexts. The position is connected to research projects at the Sustainable Finance Lab, KTH and you will work closely with the researchers who run the project.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm , in close proximity to nature
• Guidance on relocating and settling in KTH and in Sweden

Read more about what it's like to work at KTH and our benefits.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree 

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in developing and participating in research projects.
• Research expertise regarding sustainability, finance and community building.
• Professional skills regarding analysis, report writing and oral presentation of advanced and scientific material.
• Teaching ability.
• The ability to work towards research results being utilised in practice.
• The ability to inform about research and development work.
• Experience of developing and leading activities and staff.
• Knowledge of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality.
•  Collaborative skills regarding organizing and running networks of researchers and industry partners
• Independence regarding running projects on your own.

You as a person have an analytical way of working, with the ability to work multidisciplinary. You have a good ability to express yourself concisely and target group-specifically in writing. You value and understand the importance of a good collaboration.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Trade union representatives

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply for this position. You are responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad. 

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximally two pages long.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). 

About the employment

The employment is valid until further notice (permanent post) according to agreement.
The employment begins with a six-month probationary period.

Other information

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Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence