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 societies of the future. Do you want to help shape the digital infrastructure of the future? As a professor and chair in Computer Science at Luleå University of Technology, you will lead and further develop a research and education area that is central to tomorrow's computing systems. You will lead a research group with strong expertise in algorithms, computational models, software engineering and resource-efficient, intelligent systems. The group conducts research ranging from basic computer science principles to advanced applications in, for example, energy-efficient AI, hyperdimensional computing, memory-safe programming and software development for large-scale distributed systems. As a chair, you will build a dynamic research and education environment in close collaboration with industry, international academic partners and the university's programs and courses in the field of computer science. Do you want to contribute to the efficient, reliable and sustainable computing systems of the future? Then this is your chance. Subject description Computer Science encompasses research on algorithms, data structures, computational models and software engineering for the development of resource-efficient, distributed and intelligent systems with applications in future digital infrastructures. The subject also has a special responsibility for didactic development in the fundamentals of computer science. Duties and responsibilities As Professor and Head of Subject, you have overall responsibility for leading and developing the subject, which includes research, doctoral education and education at undergraduate and advanced levels. You secure funding for the activities and are responsible for collaboration with academia, industry and other external stakeholders. A central part of the assignment is to build and maintain a strong research subject where doctoral students, staff and students can develop and grow. Eligibility Those who have demonstrated both academic and pedagogical excellence 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 demonstrate scientific 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 - 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 - demonstrate the ability to collaborate with the surrounding society, through, among other things - making new knowledge available to the wider community - incorporating societal needs into research and/or education contexts. In addition to the eligibility requirements for professors, when recruiting professors and chairs, particular 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 as below The position requires the ability to teach in Swedish and/or English. If teaching is in Swedish, the employee is expected, if not already fulfilled, to be able to teach in Swedish within two years. The university offers support for language development. Most of the staff in the subject Computer Science are currently male, therefore we welcome female applicants. Information about the position The position is permanent and located in Luleå. Access according to agreement. For further information, please contact: Head of the Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering Niklas Lehto, 0920-492085, niklas.lehto@ltu.se. Union representative: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 20 37, Diana.Chroneer@ltu.se or OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721 marika.vesterberg@ltu.se. See full ad, Vacancies | Luleå University of Technology Application form 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: March 12, 2026 Reference number: 6372-2025