Luleå University of Technology is in strong growth with world-leading competence in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and ground-breaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefit. 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 1.9 billion per year. We currently have 1,840 employees and 17,670 students. In the coming years, multi-billion sums will be invested in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in large 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 training to match the skills that are in demand. We hope you will help us build the sustainable companies and communities of the future. The subject of production development uses advanced experimental and theoretical methods. The research is mostly conducted in international projects, in close collaboration with the engineering industry. The group offers an inspiring collaborative environment and strives for a well-balanced composition between women and men, with a Swedish and international background. The subject is part of the department for product and production development, which also includes the subject of machine construction. The subject is growing steadily and has a short- and long-term need to expand its technical and pedagogical competence in production. Subject description Production development includes both individual processes and techniques for manufacturing, as well as the design of entire systems for industrial production. An important area is laser processing. Job duties As the most important information: - Teaching in production, as examiner and teacher, especially in the areas of production management, factory flow simulation, automation and manufacturing methods, which also includes laboratory exercises and student projects in collaboration with industry. - Further development of education programs and offerings in production at Luleå University of Technology (LTU). - Develop and implement training efforts for professionals. In addition - Management and implementation of research projects - Development of applications for external funding of research projects - Supervision of doctoral students - Leadership and networking. Career opportunities: Qualify as a researcher in laser manufacturing, especially additive manufacturing (no prior knowledge required), with the perspective of qualifying as an assistant professor and professor. Qualification opportunities also include taking a leading role in further developing education in production at LTU, for the needs of the future. Competence Eligible to be employed as a university lecturer is someone who: • Graduated with a doctorate or have equivalent scientific competence • Demonstrated pedagogical skill • Completion of higher education education corresponding to 7.5 ECTS credits or alternatively acquired equivalent knowledge in another way Basis of assessment The following assessment criteria are applied for the position: • Scientific skill • Pedagogical skill • Other assessment grounds Other assessment grounds (weighted according to ranking order below): • Broader education and background in production, especially for the engineering industry • Deeper specialization in a production-related area • Good ability to express oneself in Swedish and English in speech and writing. • Skill and the ability to learn different tasks and roles Information The position is a full-time permanent position located in Luleå. Access by agreement. For further information, please contact Alexander Kaplan, professor and subject representative, 0920–49 1733, alexander.kaplan@ltu.se  and university lecturer Torbjörn Ilar, university lecturer, 0920–49 1679, torbjörn.ilar@ltu.se Union representative: SACO-S Kjell Johansson, 0920-49 1529 kjell.johansson@ltu.se OFR-S Lars Frisk, 0920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se Application We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below where you attach the requested application documents, including diplomas (verified 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 degree certificate must be written in Swedish or English. Application deadline: 30 September 2024 Reference number: 2481-2024