Professor of Industrial Engineering

Royal Institute of Technology

Subject Field

Complex socio-technical systems with focus on transport.

Description:
This field covers the development of knowledge, principles, methods, and tools to analyse and govern complex socio-technical systems and their long-term development, with emphasis on sustainable transport systems.

Research integrates model-based development and analysis, full life cycle characterization, qualitative and quantitative methods, and diverse perspectives on sustainability challenges. A key aspect is understanding how actors’ perspectives, roles, and capabilities shape system changes, as well as how external factors drive development. Collaboration with industry and societal stakeholders is a hallmark of this field.

Duties

• Conduct independent research, initiate new directions, prepare grant applications, establish research collaborations, and supervise students.
• Build, lead, and develop the research area of complex socio-technical systems at KTH.
• Participate in interdisciplinary projects and collaborate with stakeholders, other departments, schools, industry, and public sector.
• Contribute to and develop education at all cycles, including course responsibility and development.
• Acquire ability to teach in Swedish within five years; a language development plan may be provided if needed.

Eligibility

Candidates must demonstrate scientific and pedagogical expertise in the field.

Assessment Criteria

Of highest importance:

• Scientific expertise in the subject field
• Documented experience cooperating with external stakeholders for mutual exchange and societal benefit
• Pedagogical expertise in the subject field
• Expertise in leading activities and staff, with knowledge of diversity and equal opportunity issues, particularly gender equality

Of second highest importance:

• Ability to collaborate effectively

Additional importance:

• Administrative expertise

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Contact information can be found on KTH’s webpage.

Application Instructions

• Applications must follow KTH's CV template for employment of teachers.
• Applicants are responsible for ensuring completeness according to the ad and template.
• Submit applications online via KTH’s recruitment system before midnight CET/CEST on the last day of application.

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Other Information

• KTH values gender equality, diversity, and equal conditions as part of its core values.
• Security-sensitive roles may require a security clearance under the Protective Security Act (2018:585).
• Guidance on relocation and settling in at KTH and Sweden is available.
• Staffing/recruitment agency inquiries will not be entertained.
• In case of discrepancy, the Swedish version of the ad takes precedence.

Join KTH

KTH fosters education, research, and innovation, contributing to a sustainable society. The university provides a creative and dynamic environment with good working conditions and attractive benefits.

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Employment Details

• Type: Permanent position
• Contract: Full-time (100%)
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Salary: Monthly pay
• Number of positions: 1
• Location: Stockholm, Sweden
• Reference number: PA-2025-1596

Contacts

• Martin Edin Grimheden: mjg@kth.se
• Pär Jönsson, Skolchef: parj@kth.se