Professor and Subject Representative in Applied Geochemistry

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Luleå University of Technology is experiencing strong growth with world-leading expertise in several research areas. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national, and regional companies, public actors, and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has an annual turnover of over 2.3 billion SEK. We have more than 1,800 employees and approximately 21,600 students. The research subject of applied geochemistry belongs to the Department of Civil Engineering and Natural Resources, where research and education in mining, construction, and environmental areas contribute to the development of a long-term sustainable society. We are now seeking a Professor and Subject Representative in Applied Geochemistry to lead and develop the subject during the transition to greener technology. The subject has since the early 1990s successfully combined applied research with basic research. Basic research aims to understand concentration levels and mobility of elements under natural conditions. Applied research includes pollution effects from various types of human activities and measures to reduce emissions and limit their harmful effects. The environmental issues of the mining industry have been and will continue to be one of the subject's most important research areas, but the subject has great potential to expand toward applications in infrastructure and construction. Analytical chemistry, isotope geochemistry, and environmental forensics are important parts of the subject's research areas. Subject Description Applied geochemistry encompasses studies of the occurrence and mobility of elements in rock, soil, and water, with a focus on methods to prevent or reduce environmental effects from metal extraction and construction. Job Responsibilities The position of Professor and Subject Representative is a leadership role with overall responsibility for leading and developing the subject in terms of research, doctoral education, and undergraduate and advanced level education. For a professor, this also includes following the subject's international development, supervising doctoral students, and assisting in teaching. Additionally, the assignment includes further developing collaboration within the department and with other subjects at the university, as well as strengthening connections to relevant national and international research environments and industry. The Subject Representative has particular responsibility for attracting external funding and ensuring financing for both their own research and for promoting the academic environment in the subject as a whole. An important task for the Subject Representative is to build a strong research subject where doctoral students, colleagues, and students grow and develop. Qualifications To be eligible for employment as a professor, one must demonstrate both scientific and pedagogical skill. Equal care shall be given to assessing pedagogical as well as scientific skill. To meet the requirements for employment as a professor, the applicant must: be outstanding within their subject area and demonstrate scientific activity of high international standard, showing clear qualitative progression have a total scientific production that in quantity shall correspond to at least three doctoral dissertations including the doctoral dissertation demonstrate academic leadership, through, among other things: - experience with research-related positions of trust such as expert, opponent, and/or member of grading committee - experience managing research projects - experience competing for and being awarded external funding for research projects as principal applicant - experience with internal assignments at the university - experience in pedagogical leadership have experience supervising at the doctoral education level and, unless there are special reasons, have been principal supervisor for at least one doctoral student from admission through doctoral degree demonstrate pedagogical skill through reflected experience, teaching ability, and teaching development demonstrate ability to collaborate with society, through, among other things: - making new knowledge accessible to surrounding society - incorporating societal needs into research and/or educational contexts Beyond the qualifications required for professor, when recruiting a professor and subject representative, special emphasis shall be placed on leadership ability, through, among other things: experience with personnel responsibility and personnel development self-awareness and ability to reflect on own leadership experience demonstrating experience with budget responsibility or other financial responsibility Assessment Criteria The following assessment criteria apply to the position: Scientific skill Pedagogical skill Ability to lead and develop operations Other assessment criteria Other assessment criteria, weighted equally: - good contacts with international networks focused on mining-related environmental research or other applied geochemical research - ability to obtain external research and development funding - good knowledge of English in speech and writing - contacts with industry and our Swedish students require good knowledge of Swedish, and applicants who do not master the Swedish language are expected to acquire these skills within 1–2 years after employment - ability to collaborate internally within the university and with surrounding society Information The employment is permanent and located in Luleå. Start date by agreement. For further information, you are welcome to contact: Department Head, Charlotta Johansson, [email protected], phone +46 (0)920-49 18 67 Union representative: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 [email protected] or OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721 [email protected] Application To apply, go to: Open positions | Luleå University of Technology Deadline: September 1, 2026 Reference number: 2274-2026Luleå University of Technology is experiencing strong growth with world-leading expertise in several research areas. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national, and regional companies, public actors, and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has an annual turnover of over 2.3 billion SEK. We have more than 1,800 employees and approximately 21,600 students. The research subject of applied geochemistry belongs to the Department of Civil Engineering and Natural Resources, where research and education in…

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23. 4. 2026

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