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 want to help us build the sustainable companies and communities of the future. Luleå University of Technology is expanding its research environment in advanced battery technology. Through RECAT - Research Center for Advanced Battery Technology, we are building a unique academic and industrial ecosystem to transform the entire battery value chain, from active materials to cell manufacturing and development. We are now looking for an Executive Director to lead and develop RECAT, which also includes being involved in further developing the entire national innovation system of which RECAT is part. The Executive Director's task includes representing RECAT in national programs, developing European collaborations through various European project funding instruments, and where relevant, developing other international collaborations. The manager is also active in initiating and building research and development projects in collaboration with community organizations, battery industry, other industry and universities. This involves contacts and dialog with funders, industry and academia primarily regionally but also nationally and internationally. As part of RECAT, you will collaborate with top international universities, leading industry partners and pioneering European initiatives. You will help shape the next generation of digitalized, sustainable battery production and train future talents at the heart of Europe's green industrial transformation. If you are driven by pushing the boundaries of science and innovation, and turning research into real-world solutions, we invite you to join our team in Northern Sweden - one of the most dynamic regions for green industrialization worldwide. Qualifications For this position, it is a requirement that you have a PhD in a field relevant to RECAT's activities. You should have an undergraduate degree and experience in project management or operations management in a related field. To be suitable for the role of Executive Director, you are expected to be a driven leader with the ability to inspire and develop others. You are curious, strategic and motivating - with the ability to analyze risks and opportunities. You will work well with people from industry, academia, funders and government. You are able to communicate fluently in Swedish and English, in speech and writing Scope and location We are looking for an Executive Director for a full-time permanent position based in Luleå. Further information If you have any questions about the position, please contact Director Pär-Erik Martinsson, 0920-493637 par-erik.martinsson@ltu.se or Head of Department Niklas Lehto, 0920-492085 niklas.lehto@ltu.se. Union representatives: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-492037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se or OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-491721 marika.vesterberg@ltu.se. How to apply We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below where you attach a cover letter, CV/resume and diploma. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Applications and diplomas must be written in Swedish or English. Deadline for applications: December 8, 2025 Reference number: 4757-2025