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 you will help us build the sustainable businesses and communities of the future. The research subject Fire Engineering conducts education and applied research for a fire-safe and sustainable built society and operates within: - The interaction of fire and other societal hazards with their environment - Risk management with regard to the occurrence and outcome of fires - Cost-benefit and life cycle analysis of fire protection measures - Fire and explosion safety of energy transportation and storage infrastructure and of materials The research adopts a systems perspective based on technology and methodology development linked to societal challenges and is conducted in well-developed collaboration with societal stakeholders. The research subject has a central role in the education of fire engineers but also supports education in civil engineering architecture and civil engineering at undergraduate and advanced levels. Collaboration in education and research takes place with the emergency services, municipalities, authorities, industry, trade associations, insurance companies and engineering and design companies active in the civil engineering sector. Duties and responsibilities The position of Professor and Head of Subject includes overall responsibility for leading and developing the subject, including research, doctoral education and education at undergraduate and advanced levels. The Professor and Head of Subject has a special responsibility for securing funding for the activities and for contacts with the surrounding society. An important task is to build a strong research subject where doctoral students, staff and students grow. The position of Professor and Head of Subject is a permanent position. Eligibility Those who have demonstrated both scientific and teaching expertise are eligible for appointment as professor. Equal attention shall be paid to the assessment of pedagogical and scientific competence. To meet the requirements for appointment as professor, the applicant shall - be outstanding in his/her field of study and have a record of scholarly activity of a high international standard, showing a clear progression in quality - have a total scholarly output equivalent in quantity to at least three doctoral theses including the doctoral dissertation - demonstrate academic leadership, including through - experience of research-related positions of trust as an expert, opponent and/or member of an examination committee - experience in research project management - experience of applying for and being awarded external funding for research projects in competition as principal applicant - experience of internal assignments within the university - experience of pedagogical leadership - have experience of supervision at doctoral level and, unless there are exceptional reasons, have been the principal supervisor of at least one doctoral student throughout the period from admission to the doctoral degree - demonstrate pedagogical skills through reflective experience, teaching skills and teaching development[1] - demonstrate the ability to interact with the surrounding community, including - making new knowledge available to the wider community - incorporating societal needs into research and/or educational contexts. In addition to the eligibility requirements for professors, when recruiting professors and chairs, special emphasis shall be placed on leadership skills, including - experience in staff management and development - self-awareness and ability to reflect on own leadership experience - demonstrating experience of budgetary or other financial responsibility. Assessment criteria The following assessment criteria apply to the post: - Scientific excellence - Pedagogical skills - Ability to manage and develop activities - Other assessment criteria Other assessment criteria (weighted equally): - The degree of competence required for eligibility - Ability to develop and manage activities and staff within a university - Administrative skills that are relevant to the subject matter and the duties of the post - Ability to obtain external research and development funding - Ability to communicate and promote the exploitation of research results and development work - Established and active interaction with the surrounding society, in particular with stakeholders relevant to the subject's education and research in the context of the built environment - Experience in leading positions in academic activities - Proven experience in leading and developing productive interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary collaborations - Ability to communicate in English and/or Swedish in speech and writing This position may be classified in accordance with the Security Protection Act (2018:585) Information about the position The position is permanent and located in Luleå. Access according to agreement. For further information, you are welcome to contact: Head of Department Martin Nilsson, 0920-49 25 33, Martin.Nilsson@ltu.se Head of Department Charlotta Johansson, 0920-49 18 67, Charlotta.m.Johansson@ltu.se Trade union representative: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 20 37, Diana.Chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721 marika.vesterberg@ltu.se Application form For full ad and application go to: Vacant jobs | Luleå University of Technology Application deadline: February 2, 2026 Reference number: 6204-2025