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Luleå University of Technology is in strong growth with world-leading competence in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and ground-breaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefit. 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 a total turnover of SEK 2 billion per year. We currently have 1,500 employees and 17,900 students. In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in large projects in Northern Sweden to create a fossil-free society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these cutting-edge research projects and in the societal transformation that they entail. We offer a broad range of courses and study programmes to match the skills in demand. We hope that you will help us to build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.
The Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics is seeking a Professor and Head of Subject/ Chaired Professor in Solid Mechanics. Luleå University of Technology is at the forefront of the green transition and collaborates with leading companies driving this transformation.
The research subject of Solid Mechanics at Luleå University of Technology is a modern field that employs analytical, experimental, and numerical methods. Our research spans fundamental to applied studies and includes collaborations with both national and international researchers and industries. The subject contributes to several Master of Science in Engineering programs, primarily in Mechanical Engineering, and has a strong doctoral program. Solid Mechanics is a central discipline within the mechanical field and one of the core subjects in the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering program. The subject encompasses the development of analytical, experimental, and numerical methods within solid and structural mechanics. Key research areas include modeling and simulation for predicting manufacturing processes and product performance, with a particular focus on developing material models for both solid and granular materials and their interactions. The subject benefits from a well-equipped laboratory for model calibration and validation, with specific emphasis on dynamic events incorporating very high loading rates and temperatures.
The subject currently has about 20 employees, forming an established team with a balanced mix of doctoral students and senior staff. Several adjunct professors from industry and European institutes are also affiliated with the subject.
Solid Mechanics focuses on the development of analytical, experimental, and numerical methods within technical mechanics. Key research areas include modeling and simulation to predict manufacturing processes and product performance, with a focus on developing models for the behavior of solid and granular materials and their interactions.
As a Professor and Head of subject/ Chaired Professor, you will have overall responsibility for leading and developing the subject, including research, doctoral education, and education at undergraduate and advanced levels. This position includes a particular responsibility to secure funding for activities and establish connections with external stakeholders. An important part of the role involves building a strong research environment where doctoral students, staff, and students thrive and develop. The position as Professor and Head of Subject is a permanent appointment.
Qualified for an employment as a professor is someone who has demonstrated both research expertise and teaching expertise. As much attention will be given to the assessment of teaching expertise as to the assessment of research expertise.
In order to meet the requirements for an employment as a professor, the applicant:
In addition to the qualification requirements for professors, emphasis will be placed on leadership skills when recruiting a professor/head of subject. These skills are demonstrated in, among others,
The following criteria will be applied:
Other evaluation criteria
These will be weighted in the following order of importance:
We attach great importance to personal qualities, such as collaboration skills, communication ability, and result orientation.
Currently, most Chaired Professors at the department are men, and we therefore particularly encourage female applicants.
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We prefer that you submit your application via the application button below, attaching the requested documents. Please follow the link Instructions for Applicants for complete details. Indicate the reference number below in your application. Applications in English are preferred, as external experts may not speak Swedish.
Security screening may be required for the final candidate.
Application deadline: February 24, 2024
Reference Number: 4370-2024
Luleå University of Technology experiences rapid growth with world-leading expertise within several research domains.
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