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 societies of the future. Luleå University of Technology is one of Europe's leading universities in geotechnics. The university offers an opportunity to develop knowledge and research skills in cold site geotechnics (frost, frost heave, frost heave, permafrost and snow mechanics), advanced soil mechanics (mechanical properties of sulphide soils, organic soils and tailings, etc. Subject description Geotechnical engineering includes soil mechanics, soil materials and foundation engineering, with applications in civil engineering, infrastructure construction, energy and mineral extraction. Work tasks Today, major projects are being carried out in railway construction in northern Sweden (new mines, Norrbotniabanan, wind farms), while existing infrastructure needs to be maintained. This gives the subject of geotechnics great opportunities to take part in the development. Maintaining and ensuring the safety of embankment dams, both for hydropower dams and mining dams, is a current challenge. Special problems for hydropower dams are caused by aging and also possibly the use of hydropower to store energy. Tailings dams are organic structures that need to be continuously raised due to the ongoing production, but today there are also challenges in reprocessing the tailings from tailings dams. Modern measurement equipment allows better control of these structures, but requires innovative tools for interpretation and further planning. One of these tools is advanced numerical modeling to increase the knowledge of the object, but also to include and link field measurements to such models. In your new role, you will focus on, but not be limited to, research and teaching on dams, numerical modeling, laboratory studies and field measurements. The work may also include supervising students and teaching courses under the research subject today and in the future, as well as helping with the new civil engineering program that replaces Civil Engineering. Eligibility To be eligible for appointment as Senior Lecturer, candidates must: - A doctoral degree or equivalent scientific competence or other professional competence relevant to the position - Demonstrated pedagogical competence through reflective experience, teaching skills and teaching development. - Completed higher education pedagogical training equivalent to 7.5 credits or otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge Assessment criteria The following assessment criteria apply to the position: - Scientific excellence - Teaching skills - Other assessment criteria Other assessment criteria (weighted equally): - Contact with relevant stakeholders, e.g. SVC (Swedish Center for Sustainable Hydropower), mining companies and industry associations (both national and international) - Other assessment criteria - Skills in Matlab, FEM and similar - Knowledge and experience of large-scale field testing and field measurement techniques - Good knowledge of English - Willing to support the development of the research subject of geotechnics - Willing to teach partly in Swedish within four years (there are courses in Swedish both through the university and the municipality) Other assessment criteria (weighted equally): - Documented experience of awarded research funding - Documented experience of collaboration with national and international industry - Documented teaching experience and student evaluations - Ability to teach in Swedish Information about the position The position is a permanent position with location in Luleå. Access according to agreement. For further information, please contact: Professor and Head of Subject Jan Laue, 0920-491288, jan.laue@ltu.se Trade union representative: Union representative: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se and OFR-S Lars Frisk, 0920-49 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: December 30, 2024 Reference number: 4725-2024