- specializing in post-quantum protection and penetration testingLuleå University of Technology is growing rapidly 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 SEK 2.3 billion. We are more than 1,800 employees and have nearly 21,600 students.

Luleå University of Technology is in an expansive phase and is implementing an initiative to strengthen research and education in cybersecurity by establishing a new research group in the field. The initiative is directly related to the university's successful computer science environment with several strong research groups that offer good synergy opportunities. We therefore see a focus on research and development of methods to protect different types of systems connected to the internet as important. These systems range from small sensors to large-scale control systems for society's energy supply, and the research ranges from deep research at the methodological level, e.g. algorithm development, to applied research in collaboration with other groups.The Cybersecurity subject at the Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering, Luleå University of Technology is now looking for an Associate Senior Lecturer to contribute to our growing activities.Topic descriptionCybersecurity focuses on technical security aspects and protection of systems connected to the internet and includes protection of software, data and hardware.TasksThe assistant professor will be involved in the university's education, especially our newly started master's program in Cybersecurity, but also courses at undergraduate and graduate level, as appropriate. In addition, pedagogical development work and research are included, primarily in postquantum protection and penetration testing, but also other sub-areas in the field of cybersecurity based on own research interests and ongoing research projects.EligibilityTo meet the requirements for employment as an Assistant Professor, the applicant must 

• have completed a doctoral degree, or have a foreign degree that is considered equivalent to a doctoral degree

In the first instance, those who have completed a doctoral degree no more than five years before the application deadline should be considered for employment. However, those who have obtained a doctorate or equivalent qualifications earlier may also be considered if there are special reasons. Special reasons refer to leave of absence due to illness, parental leave or other similar circumstances.

Assessment criteriaThe following assessment criteria are applied to the position: 

• scientific competence
• other assessment criteria

The following other assessment criteria are weighted equally:

Other assessment criteria: 

• degree of competence required for eligibility
• administrative competence that is of importance with regard to the subject content and the tasks included in the position
• ability to interact with the surrounding community
• ability to inform about research and development work
• be able to teach in Swedish
• doctoral degree no more than five years before the application deadline 

Most of the Cybersecurity staff are currently male, therefore we welcome female applicants.

Term of employment 

This position is for a period of four years.

Testing for senior lecturer

The purpose of the employment is to give the teacher the opportunity to develop his/her independence as a researcher and to gain merit both scientifically and pedagogically in order to meet the requirements for eligibility for employment as a senior lecturer. 

An associate senior lecturer shall, upon application, be promoted to senior lecturer and an employment until further notice if he/she is eligible for employment as a senior lecturer, and is assessed as suitable for such employment according to the assessment criteria stated below. 

At the examination, the associate senior lecturer is required to have completed higher education pedagogical training equivalent to 7.5 credits or otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge.

During the period of employment, the associate senior lecturer must also independently, to a considerable extent and with high quality, contribute to the university's research and demonstrate good pedagogical skills.

Information

For further information, please contact: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, (+46)920-49 2037 mailto:diana.chroneer@ltu.se and OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, (+46)920-49 1721 mailto:marika.vesterberg@ltu.se.

Application

We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below where you attach the application documents requested, including diplomas (certified and translated into Swedish or English), pedagogical self-reflection and publications, etc. Follow the link https://www.ltu.se/download/18.4857b8d018b84b04208893d/1698827835983/INSTRUKTIONER%20F%C3%96R%20S%C3%96KANDE%20SVe.pdf for complete instructions. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Both the application and the degree certificate must be written in Swedish or English.Date of application: May 21, 2026Reference number: 2386-2026