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 almost SEK 2.1 billion per year. We are currently 1,900 employees and have 18,700 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. Subject description The subject of energy technology covers the development of technologies and processes for a sustainable energy supply. The research is focused on biofuel technology and energy efficient utilization in industry and society. Duties and responsibilities The position includes establishing and conducting research in our energy systems area with a particular focus on the role of hydrogen in the energy system. As an assistant professor, you are expected to strengthen research and postgraduate education in the area and contribute with expertise in the field of hydrogen to complement the area's current research profile. The position includes responsibility for research and supervision of PhD students. An important task within the position is to actively participate in the university's investment in the hydrogen area within the framework of LTU's Center for Hydrogen Energy Systems Sweden (CH2ESS) where you are expected to contribute to: - Conducting needs-driven, excellent research and creating collaborations and seeking external funds to finance and expand research in the field of energy technology as well as in other hydrogen-relevant subject areas. The research within CH2ESS covers the entire hydrogen value chain, i.e. energy supply, production, distribution, storage and use of hydrogen. - Development of new education in collaboration with colleagues at LTU as well as with other actors in society. - Develop national and international networks to support the development of the hydrogen field. Qualifications Qualified to be employed as an assistant professor are those who have demonstrated both scientific and pedagogical skills. 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 - have completed a course in higher education pedagogy equivalent to 7.5 credits, or have acquired equivalent knowledge in another way - demonstrate the ability to interact with the surrounding society, for example by - making new knowledge available to the surrounding community - incorporating societal needs into research and/or educational contexts. Evaluation criteria The following evaluation criteria apply to the position: - scientific excellence - pedagogical skills - other assessment criteria Other assessment criteria, ranked as follows: - experience in leadership roles - ability to interact with the surrounding community - ability to obtain external research and development funding - ability to inform about research and development work - ability to teach in Swedish and/or English - ability to develop and manage activities and staff within the university - administrative skills that are of importance with regard to the subject content and the tasks included in the position Most of the staff at the Department of Energy Technology are currently men, so we welcome applications from women. Information on the post The position is for an indefinite period of time and starts according to agreement. For further information, you are welcome to contact: Professor and Head of Subject/Head of Department: Marcus Öhman (+46)920-491977 marcus.ohman@ltu.se Union representatives: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, (+46)920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se or 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: 2025-04-02 Reference number: 1003-2025