Luleå University of Technology is growing rapidly with world-leading expertise in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefits. 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 almost SEK 2.1 billion per year. We are currently 1,900 employees and have 18,700 students. In the coming years, billions of kronor will be invested in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in major projects aimed at a more sustainable society nationally as well as globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these highly topical research projects and the social transformation that follows. We have a wide range of programs to match the skills that are in demand. We hope that you will help us build the sustainable companies and societies of the future. Luleå University of Technology is, as one of five Swedish universities, part of the Swedish national battery initiative COMPEL. One of Luleå University of Technology's specializations is process physics with a special focus on operation and production, an area where we currently have a vacancy for an Associate Professor. The position is fully funded for the first three years. As this is a critical recruitment, we are looking broadly for good candidates who are in the right position in their career and aiming for an academic career in research. The core of the experimental research makes extensive use of X-ray techniques, mainly tomography but diffraction and spectral techniques are also relevant. At Luleå University of Technology we have access to a good experimental research infrastructure and good contacts with MAX IV, the Swedish synchrotron facility, infrastructure that will be made available to the candidate. This position may be placed in a security class in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585). Subject description Experimental mechanics is concerned with the development of experimental methods to study phenomena in mechanics. Work tasks We are looking for an early career researcher with the ambition and ability to build a group at Luleå University of Technology focusing on process physics relevant to battery production. You will be part of a battery landscape that includes many academic and industrial partners, which is why it is important that you can find your unique position and collaborate within this landscape. The position may also include up to 25% teaching or other institutional activities. The position is located at the Division of Fluid and Experimental Mechanics at Luleå University of Technology and is intended to complement and strengthen the existing research at the division. Within the division we have a long history of research in energy production, mechanics of materials, porous flow, optical and coherent imaging science, X-ray tomography, production metrology, and applications of absorption and vibrational spectroscopy in biomedicine and environmental studies. You will therefore find yourself in a scientific environment with many complementary competencies. Currently, 45 researchers are active in the department. Eligibility In order to fulfill the requirements for the position of Associate Senior Lecturer, the applicant should - have a doctoral degree, or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree Priority should be given to those who have completed a doctoral degree within five years of the application deadline. However, those who have completed a doctoral degree or have achieved equivalent competence earlier may also be considered if there are special reasons. Special reasons are defined as leave due to illness, parental leave or other similar circumstances. Assessment criteria The following assessment criteria apply to the post: - scientific excellence - other assessment criteria Other assessment criteria in descending order of priority: - proven knowledge in process physics relevant to battery production - experience in X-ray microtomography and/or related synchrotron techniques - ability to interact with the surrounding community - ability to inform about research and development work - ability to teach in Swedish and/or English Duration of employment The period of employment for this position is four years. Examination 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 appointment until further notice if he/she is qualified for an appointment as Senior Lecturer, and is assessed as suitable for such an appointment according to the assessment criteria stated below. During the assessment, the associate senior lecturer must have completed a course in higher education pedagogy equivalent to 7.5 credits or have acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way. During the period of employment, the associate senior lecturer must also have contributed independently, to a considerable extent and with high quality, to the university's research and demonstrated good teaching skills. Further information For further information, please contact Professor Mikael Sjödahl, +46 920-491220, mikael.sjodahl@ltu.se SACO-S Diana Chroneer, (+46)920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Lars Frisk, (+46)920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se Further information on research activities in the department can be found at the following links: https://www.ltu.se/research/subjects/Experimentell-mekanik and https://www.ltu.se/research/subjects/Stromningslara How to apply 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 Instructions for applicants 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. Deadline for applications: December 31, 2025 Reference number: 4695-2025