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 companies and societies of the future. The research subject Process Metallurgy is part of the Division of Mineral Processing and Metallurgy at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering. The subject currently has a strong profile in process metallurgy where a rapidly developing area is the combination of pyro- and hydrometallurgical processes for the extraction and recovery of minerals and metals, especially with a focus on CRM. We therefore see a need to expand the research group with a senior lecturer who contributes to strengthening our academic programs and research initiatives. Subject description Process metallurgy covers the sustainable extraction of metals from primary and secondary raw materials based on both pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical methods. Duties and responsibilities In your role as Senior Lecturer you will mainly work with research and teaching. You are expected to contribute to the supervision and co-supervision of master students and PhD students as well as applications for funding of research projects. Eligibility Qualified to be employed as senior lecturer are those who: - A doctoral degree or equivalent scientific competence or other professional competence relevant to the position - Demonstrated pedagogical competence through reflective experience, teaching skills and teaching development. - Completed higher education pedagogical training equivalent to 7.5 credits or otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge Assessment criteria The following assessment criteria apply to the position: - Scientific excellence - Teaching skills - Other assessment criteria Other assessment criteria (weighted equally): - the degree of competence required for admission - a PhD in process metallurgy or mineral engineering and hydrometallurgy - demonstrate the ability to obtain research funding from Swedish funding agencies - experience of research work in the field of CRM - demonstrate practical experience of laboratory work and experience of analytical instruments such as AAS, XRF, ICP-OES, SEM-EDS, BET. - technical knowledge of leaching, liquid extraction, electrolysis, ion exchange, precipitation - ability to interact with the surrounding community - documented experience of teaching at university level and of being an examiner - ability to communicate research and development work - experience with software for equilibrium calculations Information to be provided The position is permanent and located in Luleå. Access according to agreement. For further information, please contact Professor Fredrik Engström, 0920-49 13 88, fredrik.i.engstrom@ltu.se SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 2037 diana.chroneer@ltu.se 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: June 4, 2025 Reference number: 2117-2025