Are you ready to contribute to the future of research and education? Uppsala University now welcomes top talent in engineering and natural sciences to an innovative world-class environment. Together, we will advance the frontiers of science.
The Engineering Division consists of three departments with a total of twelve research programs. We offer a unique interdisciplinary research environment, specialized and well-functioning infrastructure, competitive funding, and excellent conditions for establishing a new research group. The host department also provides a start-up package that guarantees your own salary for a five-year period, salary for a doctoral student or postdoctoral researcher, and resources to establish your research group.
The Department of Materials Science develops technical solutions in sustainability and energy and educates within our interdisciplinary field. With innovative researchers and state-of-the-art facilities, we meet today's and tomorrow's challenges in materials science. AI for Materials Science is an emerging research field that uses machine learning, data analysis, and computational modeling to guide the discovery, characterization, and optimization of new materials. By accelerating innovation cycles, AI in materials science plays a central role in developing new sustainable technologies for society's future.
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The Department of Civil Engineering and Industrial Technology conducts interdisciplinary engineering research on infrastructural and industrial sociotechnical systems and processes. Our research is strongly linked to sustainable development and is built on extensive collaboration with society and industry. The department's research is organized within two research programs: Industrial Technology and Construction Technology and Built Environment.
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The Department of Electrical Engineering conducts leading research and education in electrification, digitalization, and health technology, with applications ranging from renewable energy, electrified transport systems, robotics, AI, 5G/6G communication, smart sensors, and medical technology. Together with stakeholders, we build medical and electrical systems from materials and manufacturing understanding to the software required.
The department is organized into four divisions: Electrical Engineering, Technology for Integrated Smart Systems, Solid State Electronics, and Signals and Systems. Together, we create a dynamic and international environment where research and education meet, and where we contribute to technical solutions that shape society's future – both locally and globally.
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Your department placement will be determined in connection with the appointment. You will indicate one or more preferred departments as part of the application process.
Duties:
You will work with:
research. Establishing and leading your research group's work, publishing research results in internationally renowned journals and presenting them at internationally renowned conferences, and actively applying for and obtaining external research grants.
teaching. Teaching includes course responsibility, course administration, and supervision of doctoral students.
administration. Participate in general academic work at the department. This includes serving on committees, taking responsibility beyond your own research and teaching duties, participating in the evaluation and development of teaching and research tasks, solving tasks together with colleagues, and helping and providing feedback to colleagues.
keeping yourself updated within your field of expertise and following societal developments relevant to your work at Uppsala University.
When selecting among qualified applicants, weight will be placed primarily on both scientific and pedagogical skills, with particular emphasis on scientific skill. In addition, administrative skills, leadership skills, and collaboration skills will be considered.
About the Employment
Fixed-term employment for a maximum of 6 years. Full-time position. Start date January 1, 2027, or by agreement. Work location: Uppsala
Information about the employment is provided by: Professor Klas Hjort, +46 (0)70 425 0597, [email protected]
Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system.
Union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]
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The Engineering Division consists of three departments with a total of twelve research programs. We offer a unique interdisciplinary research environment, specialized and well-functioning infrastructure, competitive funding, and excellent conditions for establishing a new research group. The host department also provides a start-up package that guarantees…