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. The subject of production engineering uses advanced experimental and theoretical methods. Research is mostly conducted in international projects, in close collaboration with the engineering industry. The group offers an inspiring collaborative environment and strives for a well-balanced composition between women and men, with Swedish and international backgrounds. The subject is part of the Division of Product and Production Development, which also includes Mechanical Engineering. We are now looking for another professor who can strengthen the group with research and teaching in materials engineering and manufacturing techniques. Subject description Production development includes both individual processes and techniques for manufacturing, as well as the design of entire systems for industrial production. An important area is laser processing. Duties and tasks - Contributes substantially to external funding in the subject, through applications - Examiner and teacher in the subject's courses, in undergraduate education - Supervision of degree projects. - Research project management and project tasks - Supervision of doctoral students - Contributes to the leadership of the research team - Contributes to the experimental activities, in the laser lab - Taking some assigned responsibility roles in the subject - Other tasks according to the needs of the subject or university Eligibility A person is eligible for appointment as a professor if he/she has demonstrated both scientific and pedagogical competence. 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 - demonstrate the ability to collaborate with the surrounding society, through, among other things - making new knowledge available to the surrounding community - incorporating societal needs into research and/or educational contexts. Evaluation criteria The following evaluation criteria apply to the post: - Scientific excellence - Teaching skills - Other assessment criteria Other assessment criteria, ranked by priority: - Ability to teach and communicate in Swedish and English, at a professional level in speech and writing - Several years of experience through engineering work in the engineering industry - Experience of leading assignments - Ability to obtain external research and development funding - Ability to develop and manage activities and staff within the University - Administrative skills relevant to the subject matter and duties of the post - Leadership skills - Ability to publish at a high scientific level and to supervise doctoral students in the research focus of the subject. Information to be provided The position is permanent and located in Luleå. Access according to agreement. For further information, please contact: Professor Alexander Kaplan, 0920-49 1733, alexander.kaplan@ltu.se. Trade union representative: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se and OFR-S Marika Vesterberg, 0920-49 1721 marika.vesterberg@ltu.se 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: October 16, 2025 Reference number: 3013-2025