Associate Professor in Energy Technology with specialization in Thermal Solar Energy Systems an[...]

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Stockholms kommun, Sweden Karlstad University Full time
Associate Professor in Energy Technology with specialization in Thermal Solar Energy Systems and Hybridization

Since its founding in 1827, KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities.

Subject field

Energy Technology with specialization in Thermal Solar Energy Systems and Hybridization

Subject description

The subject encompasses the study of solar energy systems based on high temperature thermal technologies, interconnected with and combined with other suitable conversion technologies such as steam cycles and supercritical CO2 cycles. Hybridization refers to the integration of thermal solar systems with other energy conversion technologies such as solar cells or heat pumps to increase system efficiency. The systems are designed to enable both short- and long-term energy storage, stabilize interconnected energy networks, and meet industrial needs. The focus of the subject is on numerical modeling and optimization with a high level of detail regarding dynamic behavior and techno-economic performance.

Duties

The position includes both research and teaching. In research, the associated professor is expected to create new networks both within and outside KTH and actively seek research funding. The associate professor should contribute to the development of the subject area as a whole and advance relevant knowledge and expertise in numerical modeling and optimization. The associate professor is expected to teach at the undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels, as well as supervise thesis projects and PhD students. This includes the development of both existing and new courses. The associate professor is expected to be able to teach in Swedish within three years. If needed, a language plan will be established as support in connection with the appointment. The associated professor's activities are expected to contribute to the achievement of KTH's goals for sustainable development.

Eligibility

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

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

Of second highest importance that the applicant has

  • 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.

It is also important that the applicant has

  • ability to collaborate.
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).

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position online.

Contact

Björn Laumert, laumert@kth.se

Job details

Type of employment: Permanent position

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-2024-0135

Published: 2025-02-07

Last application date: 2025-02-28

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