Assistant Professor of Biotechnology

Royal Institute of Technology

Reference Number: PA-2025-3762

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