Ergonomics with specialization in work-related musculoskeletal disorder.
Ergonomics is an interdisciplinary field of research and application that, from a holistic perspective, addresses the interaction between humans, technology, and organizations with the aim to optimize health, wellbeing, and performance in the design of products and work systems. Ergonomics with specialization in work-related musculoskeletal disorders includes research on how work may negatively impact musculoskeletal health, how risk assessment methods can be designed for high usability, and how interventions to reduce risks and improve health can be developed and evaluated.
The duties include initiating and leading research within the field, including supervision, with a primary focus on developing methods for work-related musculoskeletal disorder prevention, which may also include the prevention of occupational accidents. Research projects are often conducted in collaboration with companies or other organizations and may involve field data collection, simulations, and laboratory-based studies. Computer simulations may also be included.
The duties also includes teaching, as well as program and course development within the division’s master's program and lifelong learning courses. This includes topics such as physical and organizational work environment development, as well as research methodology.
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.
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, 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.
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 five 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.
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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 | Flemingsberg |
County | Stockholms län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | VL-2024-0137 |
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Published | 02.Apr.2025 |
Last application date | 28.May.2025 11:59 PM CEST |