Professor of Industrial Engineering (Royal Institute of Technology)

Subject Field Complex socio-technical systems with focus on transport. Description: This field covers the development of knowledge, principles, methods, and tools to analyse and govern complex socio-technical systems and their long-term development, with emphasis on sustainable transport systems. Research integrates model-based development and analysis, full life cycle characterization, qualitative and quantitative methods, and diverse perspectives on sustainability challenges. A key aspect is understanding how actors’ perspectives, roles, and capabilities shape system changes, as well as how external factors drive development. Collaboration with industry and societal stakeholders is a hallmark of this field. Duties Conduct independent research, initiate new directions, prepare grant applications, establish research collaborations, and supervise students. Build, lead, and develop the research area of complex socio-technical systems at KTH. Participate in interdisciplinary projects and collaborate with stakeholders, other departments, schools, industry, and public sector. Contribute to and develop education at all cycles, including course responsibility and development. Acquire ability to teach in Swedish within five years; a language development plan may be provided if needed. Eligibility Candidates must demonstrate scientific and pedagogical expertise in the field. Assessment Criteria Of highest importance: Scientific expertise in the subject field Documented experience cooperating with external stakeholders for mutual exchange and societal benefit Pedagogical expertise in the subject field Expertise in leading activities and staff, with knowledge of diversity and equal opportunity issues, particularly gender equality Of second highest importance: Ability to collaborate effectively Additional importance: Administrative expertise Trade Union Representatives Contact information can be found on KTH’s webpage. Application Instructions Applications must follow KTH's CV template for employment of teachers. Applicants are responsible for ensuring completeness according to the ad and template. Submit applications online via KTH’s recruitment system before midnight CET/CEST on the last day of application. More information: Appointments procedure at KTH Other Information KTH values gender equality, diversity, and equal conditions as part of its core values. Security-sensitive roles may require a security clearance under the Protective Security Act (2018:585). Guidance on relocation and settling in at KTH and Sweden is available. Staffing/recruitment agency inquiries will not be entertained. In case of discrepancy, the Swedish version of the ad takes precedence. Join KTH KTH fosters education, research, and innovation, contributing to a sustainable society. The university provides a creative and dynamic environment with good working conditions and attractive benefits. Learn more about working at KTH: Benefits & working at KTH Employment Details Type: Permanent position Contract: Full-time (100%) Start date: As soon as possible Salary: Monthly pay Number of positions: 1 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Reference number: PA-2025-1596 Contacts Martin Edin Grimheden: mjg@kth.se Pär Jönsson, Skolchef: parj@kth.se If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Subject Field

Complex socio-technical systems with focus on transport.

Description:
This field covers the development of knowledge, principles, methods, and tools to analyse and govern complex socio-technical systems and their long-term development, with emphasis on sustainable transport systems.

Research integrates model-based development and analysis, full life cycle characterization, qualitative and quantitative methods, and diverse perspectives on sustainability challenges. A key aspect is understanding how actors’ perspectives, roles, and capabilities shape system changes, as well as how external factors drive development. Collaboration with industry and societal stakeholders is a hallmark of this field.

Duties

Conduct independent research, initiate new directions, prepare grant applications, establish research collaborations, and supervise students.
Build, lead, and develop the research area of complex socio-technical systems at KTH.
Participate in interdisciplinary projects and collaborate with stakeholders, other departments, schools, industry, and public sector.
Contribute to and develop education at all cycles, including course responsibility and development.
Acquire ability to teach in Swedish within five years; a language development plan may be provided if needed.

Eligibility

Candidates must demonstrate scientific and pedagogical expertise in the field.

Assessment Criteria

Of highest importance:

Scientific expertise in the subject field
Documented experience cooperating with external stakeholders for mutual exchange and societal benefit
Pedagogical expertise in the subject field
Expertise in leading activities and staff, with knowledge of diversity and equal opportunity issues, particularly gender equality

Of second highest importance:

Ability to collaborate effectively

Additional importance:

Administrative expertise

Trade Union Representatives

Contact information can be found on KTH’s webpage.

Application Instructions

Applications must follow KTH's CV template for employment of teachers.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring completeness according to the ad and template.
Submit applications online via KTH’s recruitment system before midnight CET/CEST on the last day of application.

More information: Appointments procedure at KTH

Other Information

KTH values gender equality, diversity, and equal conditions as part of its core values.
Security-sensitive roles may require a security clearance under the Protective Security Act (2018:585).
Guidance on relocation and settling in at KTH and Sweden is available.
Staffing/recruitment agency inquiries will not be entertained.
In case of discrepancy, the Swedish version of the ad takes precedence.

Join KTH

KTH fosters education, research, and innovation, contributing to a sustainable society. The university provides a creative and dynamic environment with good working conditions and attractive benefits.

Learn more about working at KTH: Benefits & working at KTH