Would you like to advance your research and teaching in an environment where collaboration with industry and society is a given? With us, you’ll work alongside dedicated colleagues, have access to modern research infrastructure, and enjoy excellent opportunities to secure external funding. You’ll have the freedom to make a real difference for your students, your research, and society at large.

Luleå University of Technology is experiencing strong growth and boasts 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 sector organizations, and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has an annual revenue of just over 2.3 billion kronor. We have more than 1,800 employees and nearly 21,600 students. Luleå University of Technology is the leading European university in mining and metallurgy. The university offers a unique opportunity to develop comprehensive research skills across the entire mining value chain—from exploration, mining, processing, and metal production to post-mining reclamation. We are now seeking a university lecturer to strengthen our team in mining production.

Subject Description

Mining and Rock Engineering encompasses mining engineering, rock engineering and rock mechanics, including the properties of rock masses, tunnel construction technology, the design and sizing of mines and rock engineering facilities, as well as planning and production processes related to both mining and infrastructure development.

Job Responsibilities

Assistant Professors are expected to conduct research, supervise research students, and participate in teaching activities within relevant areas of the research discipline. Particular emphasis is placed on applied research within our discipline, so good relationships with Swedish and international mining and mineral industries are important. Assistant professors are also expected to contribute to the university’s development, that is, to help secure external funding for the discipline, to communicate research results through academic publications, and to participate in leadership and administrative duties.

Qualifications

To be eligible for appointment as an assistant professor, the applicant must

• have earned a doctoral degree or hold a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree

Preference will be given to candidates who have earned a doctoral degree no more than five years prior to the application deadline. However, candidates who earned a doctoral degree or attained equivalent qualifications earlier may also be considered if there are special circumstances. Special reasons refer to leave of absence due to illness, parental leave, or other similar circumstances.

Evaluation Criteria

The following evaluation criteria apply to this position:

• scientific proficiency
• other evaluation criteria

Other evaluation criteria (in order of priority):

• Doctoral degree in rock engineering, mining or civil engineering with a specialization in rock engineering or similar
• Expertise in blasting techniques with a focus on field and laboratory studies
• The position involves work at security-classified facilities, which requires a security clearance.
• Experience in international research collaboration
• Ability to communicate research and development work
• Fluency in spoken and written English, as well as knowledge of Swedish, is a plus

Term of Employment

This position is for a four-year term. The position is based in Luleå

Tenure-track position as Associate Professor

The purpose of the position is to provide the faculty member with the opportunity to develop their independence as a researcher and to establish a track record in both research and teaching in order to meet the eligibility requirements for a position as a university lecturer.

An assistant university lecturer shall, upon application, be promoted to university lecturer and granted a permanent position if he or she is qualified for a position as a lecturer, and is deemed suitable for such a position following an evaluation based on the assessment criteria specified below.

For the evaluation, the assistant lecturer must have completed higher education pedagogy training equivalent to 7.5 credits or otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge.

During the period of employment, the assistant associate professor must also have contributed independently, to a significant extent, and with high quality to the university’s research, as well as demonstrated good teaching skills.

Information

For further information, please contact: Professor and Department Chair Daniel Johansson, mailto:daniel.johansson@ltu.se, 0920-49 2361

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Application

We prefer that you apply for the position using the application button below, where you can attach the required application documents, including degree certificates (certified and translated into Swedish or English), a pedagogical self-reflection, and publications, etc. Follow the link https://www.ltu.se/download/18.4857b8d018b84b04208893d/1698827835983/INSTRUCTIONS%20FOR%20APPLICANTS%20SVe.pdf for complete instructions. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Please submit your application in English, as we may use English-speaking experts.

Application deadline: October 15, 2026

Reference number: 4692-2026