Assistant Professor in Sustainable Metals with Specialization in Process Metallurgy

Assistant Professor in Sustainable Metals with Specialization in Process Metallurgy

KTH - Royal Institute of Technology

Stockholm, Sweden

Subject description

The subject field encompasses fundamental and applied studies in process metallurgy, specifically pyrometallurgy, focusing on process phenomena that enable the transition to sustainable, energy- and resource-efficient metal production. It includes the development of new metallurgical knowledge and processes supporting increased recycling, substitution of critical raw materials, and reduction of environmental impacts from metal production and its by-products. The subject field also includes research promoting circularity and the circular economy to advance a modern, sustainable metal industry.

Duties

The position includes research and teaching in the subject field. Within research the assistant professor is expected to contribute to the development of new areas of research in the subject field including both experimental and theoretical studies. The assistant professor will be expected to create new networks within and outside KTH and actively apply for research funding. The assistant professor will be expected to teach at first, second, and third cycles within the subject field. This includes the development of existing and new courses. In additional the Assistant Professor is expected to contribute to the operation and development of educational programs within the subject field and to supervise thesis projects at first and second cycles along with third cycle supervision. The Assistant Professor is expected to contribute to the fulfilment of KTH's objectives in sustainable development.

The assistant professor will be given opportunity to develop their independence as researcher and gain accreditation that may allow them to take other teaching positions with higher eligibility requirements (see Chapter 4, Section 12 a of the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance). Following application, the assistant professor can apply for promotion to associate professor in accordance with Chapter 4, Section 12 c of the Higher Education Ordinance.

Eligibility

• An individual who has completed a doctorate or equivalent scientific competence is qualified for appointment as an assistant professor. Candidates who met those qualifications a maximum of seven years before the deadline for applying for the appointment as an assistant professor has expired should be prioritized. Other candidates may also be considered there are special reasons. Special reasons’ refers to absence due to illness, parental leave or other similar circumstances.

Assessment criteria

The assessment criteria for appointment as an assistant professor at KTH are stated in KTH's appointments procedure section 1.3, and apply in relation to the employment profile laid down.

Of highest importance is that the applicant has

• scientific expertise demonstrated through scientific publications, conference attendance, attendance of research cooperation and also other undertakings in the scientific community such as assignments as a reviewer or expert;
• potential to qualify for a higher teaching post. This includes the potential for independent development as a researcher and teacher within the subject field in question and also the ability to establish, review and develop the research area in question;
• potential to contribute to the subject field as a whole through theoretical and experimental studies.

Of second highest importance is that the applicant has

• an interest in and understanding of pedagogical development within the subject field in question;
• interest in and insights concerning leadership in academia, collaboration with the outside community, and awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues with a particular focus on gender equality;
• experience from a postdoctoral visit in a research environment other than the university at which the applicant defended their doctoral thesis. In application-oriented areas, experience from research and development work within the industry or other organisations is considered to correspond to a traditional postdoc visit to another university.

It is also important that the applicant has

• administrative expertise.