Karlstad University / Department of Engineering and Chemical Sciences

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Description

The Faculty of Health, Science and Technology is now accepting applications for a position as senior lecturer in environmental and energy systems, specialising in the analysis and modelling of energy engineering systems, within the Department of Engineering and Chemical Sciences. The department offers education and conducts research in energy and environmental engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering, and building and construction engineering, and has approximately 60 members of staff. The department is responsible for two MSc programmes in engineering, two BSc programmes in engineering and a bachelor’s programme in chemistry.

The position is directly tied to our two degree programmes in energy and environmental engineering:

Master of Science Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Science Programme in Environmental and Energy Engineering

The programmes prepare future engineers to drive the energy transition, develop sustainable engineering systems and contribute to a resource-efficient business sector. We are seeking a candidate who wants to shape the next generation of energy engineers while strengthening our research profile in the systems analysis of energy engineering and industrial processes.

Research environment and profile

The degree programmes and current research activities are closely linked to the subject’s research environment and to the department’s interdisciplinary research environment, Pro2BE.

Pro2BE focuses on sustainable process industries, energy efficiency, circular material flows and the analysis of engineering systems. As a senior lecturer, you will work closely with these two research environments and contribute expertise in the modelling of energy engineering systems. In 2026, Pro2BE was granted funding from the Knowledge Foundation for the profile initiative Infinity Fiber, and the forest-based bioeconomy constitutes an important strategic area for both the university and the wider region.

More information about Pro2BE: https://www.kau.se/en/pro2be

Duties

The main duties include teaching in the fields of energy and environmental engineering, with a particular focus on courses covering energy systems and energy engineering, industrial electrical systems, engineering systems analysis, and sustainable development and resource efficiency.

You will plan, deliver and assess courses; contribute to course and programme development; work closely with industry partners on projects addressing challenges in energy and environmental engineering; and participate in collaborative activities associated with Pro2BE and the university’s testbed facilities.

You are also expected to be a researcher with expertise in modelling, capable of complementing ongoing research in environmental and energy systems from a systems analysis perspective. In addition, you are expected to contribute to research funding applications, supervise doctoral students and take an active role as a researcher within Pro2BE.

The role may also involve administrative responsibilities within the department. In addition, you are expected to collaborate with the wider community for a mutual exchange, as well as work towards ensuring that the knowledge and expertise available at the university is of benefit to society. To contribute to a positive work environment and further the department’s activities, we expect you to be a present and active part of the day-to-day operations and workplace community.

Qualification requirements

To be eligible for the position of senior lecturer in environmental and energy systems, applicants are required to hold a PhD or equivalent academic qualifications in environmental and energy systems, energy systems analysis, energy engineering, systems analysis, or an adjacent field. Applicants can also refer to other professional qualifications deemed relevant to the nature of the position and the duties included therein. The position also requires demonstrated teaching expertise.

Additional qualification requirements in accordance with Karlstad University’s Appointments Procedure:

High quality and relevance in research production
Ability to collaborate with the wider community and disseminate information about activities and results
Ability to initiate and develop research or activities within the relevant subject area
Demonstrated ability to plan, conduct, develop and evaluate teaching, examinations and other pedagogical activities at different levels and using varied teaching methods

Applicants are also required to have completed training in higher education pedagogy. Candidates who have not completed courses in higher education pedagogy may still be hired, provided that they use the time allotted to continual professional development to complete the required courses within two years of employment, or that they apply for validation of prior learning.

The ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, is another requirement.

In addition, all employees at Karlstad University are expected to demonstrate strong collaborative skills and to treat colleagues and students with respect. They are also expected to take responsibility for both the organisation and their own work, and to contribute to a positive work environment.

For other eligibility requirements, please refer to Karlstad University’s Appointments Procedure.

Assessment criteria

In the appointment, equal weight will be given to research and teaching expertise.

In the selection of eligible applicants, special weight will be given to:

Documented experience of teaching at undergraduate and master’s level in the modelling and systems analysis of energy engineering systems, and/or supervising students at undergraduate, master’s and doctoral level
Personal qualities such as the ability to show initiative, take responsibility, work collaboratively and show a positive attitude
Proficiency in Swedish and the ability to teach in Swedish
Relevant industry experience

Considerable weight will be given to:

Research achievements in the modelling and systems analysis of energy engineering systems
Pedagogical commitment and demonstrated experience of teaching in higher education
Experience of working with electrical engineering and electricity systems
Experience of the systems analysis of forest industry processes or other areas relevant to Pro2BE’s research focus

Terms

This is a permanent full-time position. Start date as agreed by both parties. A probationary period may be required.

Application

Submit the application via the University’s web-based recruitment tool, Varbi. For advice on how to draft your application, refer to “What should be included with my application?”. Applicants are responsible for submitting a complete application in accordance with the advertisement, for providing translations of any documents written in a language other than Swedish, Norwegian, Danish or English, and for ensuring that the documentation allows for objective and qualitative assessments. A complete application should be submitted by the application deadline. An incomplete application may jeopardise a fair assessment of qualifications.

The application should include:

CV/list of qualifications
Cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications in relation to the duties of the position
An in-depth account of teaching experience
Certificate to verify completed courses in higher education pedagogy or an account of equivalent skills
An in-depth account of research experience
An account of other relevant experience
An account of managerial and administrative experience
Plans for future work
An account of collaborations, international network experience, etc.
A list of publications (in multi-authored publications, the role of the applicant must be specified)
An account of language skills
Copy of PhD degree certificate or documented equivalent academic expertise, or equivalent professional qualifications deemed relevant to the nature of the position and the duties included therein
No more than 10 scientific publications and no more than 5 materials intended to convey knowledge, such as textbooks, computer programs for teaching, or popular science articles
Two references, at least one of which is a current or former supervisor

Attach all the documents and publications you wish to be considered to the electronic application (do not just provide links). Name each uploaded document to clearly indicate its content.

Documents that cannot be submitted electronically, such as books or publications, should be sent in triplicate to the following address:

Karlstads universitet
HR-administratör
651 88 KARLSTAD

Application deadline: 2026-11-04

State reference number: REK2026/235

We look forward to your application!

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Senior lecturer in environmental and energy systems with a specialisation in energy systems analysis jobs

Senior lecturer in environmental and energy systems with a specialisation in energy systems analysis