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 you will help us build the sustainable businesses and communities of the future. Luleå University of Technology is one of the leading universities in Europe in mining engineering and metallurgy. The university conducts research in the entire mining chain - from exploration, mining, mineral engineering and metallurgy to the management of residual products and reclamation after the end of mining. Research is conducted by leading researchers from traditional mining engineering disciplines such as ore geology, geophysics, rock mechanics, rock engineering, geotechnics, mineral engineering, process metallurgy and applied geochemistry, as well as researchers from subjects such as chemistry, industrial production environment, operation and maintenance technology, fluid mechanics and economics. For continued positive development at Luleå University of Technology, the Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering (SBN) sees a need to increase the senior staff in the subject of ore geology with a special focus on microanalysis of ore geological and process mineralogical samples, through, for example, optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray tomography, X-ray fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy, which are linked to geometallurgical modeling. We need to hire an Associate Senior Lecturer who can strengthen the existing group by bringing in new research projects, supervising undergraduate and graduate students, and developing our educational programs. In addition to this, there is a particular interest for the subject to strengthen its position in geometallurgy, focusing on the application of machine learning techniques and programming tools to streamline workflows along the mining value chain while supporting innovation in education. Duties and responsibilities The holder of the position will mainly conduct research and education in ore geology and also supervise postgraduate students. Special emphasis is placed on applied research, which is why good contacts with the Swedish and international mining and mineral industry are important. The position includes teaching at undergraduate and graduate level, in both Swedish and English. The position also includes initiating national and EU-funded research projects. Qualifications Qualified to be employed as an Associate Senior Lecturer are those who have completed a doctoral degree or have a foreign doctoral degree that is considered equivalent to a doctoral degree. Priority should be given to those who have completed a doctoral degree no more than five years before the application deadline. If there are special reasons, the doctorate may have been obtained earlier. Special reasons are defined as leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, clinical service, positions of trust, or similar circumstances. Assessment criteria The following assessment criteria apply to the position: - scientific excellence - other assessment criteria Other assessment criteria (assessed in descending order): Teaching skills (experience of teaching geoscience, and documented training in higher education teaching) Documented knowledge of microanalysis of ore geology and process mineralogy samples Documented knowledge of 3D geological modeling, including its application to ore geology and geometallurgical analysis. Administrative skills relevant to the subject matter and to the duties of the position, e.g. documented experience in applying for and obtaining funding and project management Ability to communicate research and development work Most of the staff of the Ore Geology Department are currently male, so female applicants are welcome. Duration of employment The period of employment for this position is four years. Promotion to Senior Lecturer An Associate Senior Lecturer shall, upon application, be promoted to Senior Lecturer and an appointment until further notice if he/she is qualified for an appointment as Senior Lecturer and is deemed suitable for such an appointment during an examination in accordance with the assessment criteria stated below. The assessment requires that the associate senior lecturer has completed a course in higher education pedagogy equivalent to 7.5 credits or has acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way. During the period of employment, the associate senior lecturer must also have contributed independently, to a considerable extent and with high quality to the university's research and demonstrated good teaching skills. Additional assessment criteria are: Proven experience in the supervision of master's and doctoral students Contribution to the subject's research in the form of scientific publications Experience of international research collaboration within the subject For further information, please contact Professor Christina Wanhainen, 0920-49 2401, christina.wanhainen@ltu.se Trade union representative: 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 For full advertisement and application go to ltu.se/ledigajobb. 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: January 28, 2025 Reference number: 5217-2024