Assistant Professor of Biotechnology
Royal Institute of Technology
Reference Number: PA-[contact details available in the full listing]
Institution: KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health (CBH)
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary (up to 6 years, part of Tenure Track)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: 16 March 2026
Subject Area
The position focuses on NMR spectroscopy with specialization in materials chemistry, including:
- Solid-state NMR for hard and/or soft materials (including colloids)
- High-resolution NMR in liquids
- NMR experiments using field gradients (imaging, diffusion studies)
- Method development and advanced experimental research
- Materials relevant to sustainable societal development, e.g., batteries and fuel cells
Duties
- Conduct high-level research and develop an independent research group
- Supervise doctoral students and contribute to CBH school undergraduate and graduate education
- Apply for external funding and handle research administration
- Participate in national infrastructure activities (SwedNMR) and contribute to the WISE program for materials research
- Collaborate across disciplines and contribute to the development and operation of NMR instrumentation at the department
- Opportunity to progress towards promotion to associate professor
Eligibility
- Completed doctoral degree (or equivalent scientific competence)
- Priority for candidates with maximum 7 years since PhD, with exceptions for special reasons (illness, parental leave, etc.)
Assessment Criteria
Highest Importance:
- Scientific expertise demonstrated through publications, conferences, research cooperation, peer-review, and other contributions to the scientific community
- Potential to develop independently as a researcher and teacher within the subject field
Second Highest Importance:
- Postdoctoral experience at a research environment other than the awarding university
- Understanding of pedagogical development and teaching potential
- Awareness of academic leadership, collaboration, diversity, and gender equality
Additional Considerations:
- Administrative expertise
- Ability to teach in Swedish (merit for promotion to associate professor)
Terms of Employment
- Temporary appointment up to 6 years, extendable to 8 years under special circumstances
- Part of KTH Tenure Track system, with possibility to apply for promotion to tenured associate professor
- Salary: Monthly pay (individualized)
- Full-time, 100%
Application Instructions
- Use KTH recruitment system to apply: KTH Recruitment Portal
- Application must follow KTH CV template for teaching positions
- Deadline: 16 March 2026, midnight CET/CEST
- Applicants are responsible for complete applications according to KTH guidelines
Contact Information
- Head of Department: Prof. Peter Diner, +46 8 790 8139
- Prof. Christofer Lendel: +46 8 790 8554
Trade Union Representatives: Contact details available on KTH website
Additional Information
- Employment at KTH may require security clearance under the Protective Security Act (2018:585)
- KTH emphasizes equality, diversity, and sustainable development
- The Swedish version of the job announcement takes precedence in case of discrepancy
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