Luleå University of Technology is growing rapidly with world-leading expertise in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefits. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of SEK 2 billion per year. We are currently 1,500 employees and have 17,900 students. In the coming years, billions of kronor will be invested in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in major projects aimed at a more sustainable society nationally as well as globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these highly topical research projects and the social transformation that follows. We have a wide range of programs to match the skills that are in demand. We hope that you will help us build the sustainable companies and societies of the future. The Department of Systems and Space Engineering is responsible for research and education in, among other things, electrical engineering, signal processing and control engineering at Luleå University of Technology. One research area at the department is cyber-physical systems, which works experimentally and needs-driven. In the context of large EU projects, the subject works on architecture, reference implementation and system platform for the System of Cyber Physical Systems, SoCPS. We now need to hire an assistant professor to strengthen the team. Subject description Cyber Physical Systems encompasses integrated software, electronics hardware and application architecture in connected devices and distributed systems. The research aims to create secure, autonomous and evolvable solutions that interact with each other and their environment, from edge to cloud. Responsibilities The tasks include supervising PhD students, initiating research projects and independently driving the research area forward. Qualifications Those who have demonstrated both scientific and teaching skills are eligible for employment as assistant professor. Equal attention shall be paid to the assessment of pedagogical and scientific skills. To meet the requirements for appointment as an assistant professor, the applicant shall - demonstrate a research profile with clear progression after the thesis work and scientific contributions equivalent to at least two doctoral theses including the doctoral thesis - have worked as an independent researcher, including - experience of research-related positions of trust, for example as a reviewer for journals and/or opponent - experience of applying for and being awarded external funding for research and/or development projects in competition - experience of having had a leading role in research projects - having published together with researchers in research environments other than your own - have experience of supervision at doctoral level and have acted as co-supervisor for at least one doctoral student for at least two years, unless there are exceptional reasons for otherwise - demonstrate pedagogical competence through reflective experience, teaching skills and teaching development[1] - demonstrate the ability to interact with the surrounding community, including by - making new knowledge available to the wider community - incorporating societal needs into research and/or educational contexts. Evaluation criteria The following evaluation criteria apply to the position: - scientific excellence - pedagogical competence - other assessment criteria Other assessment criteria (weighted equally): - industrial/applied skills and experience - patents published in the relevant field - the degree of skill required for eligibility - ability to develop and manage activities and staff within the University - administrative skills relevant to the subject matter and to the duties of the post - the ability to interact with the surrounding community - ability to obtain external research and development funding - ability to communicate research and development activities - experience of management tasks - ability to teach in Swedish and English Information about the position The position is permanent with location in Luleå. Access according to agreement. For further information, please contact Head of Department Petter Kyösti 0920-49 2315, petter.kyosti@ltu.se SACO-S Diana Chroneer, (+46)920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Lars Frisk, (+46)920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se How to apply We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below where you attach the application documents requested, including diplomas (certified and translated into Swedish or English), pedagogical self-reflection and publications, etc. Follow the link Instructions for applicants for complete instructions. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Both the application and the degree certificate must be written in Swedish or English. Deadline for applications: March 3, 2025 Reference number: 4388-2024