Associate Professor in Energy Technology with specialization in Thermal Solar Energy Systems and Hybridization

Subject field

Energy Technology with specialization in Thermal Solar Energy Systems and Hybridization

Subject description

The subject encompasses the study of solar energy systems based on high temperature thermal technologies, interconnected with and combined with other suitable conversion technologies such as steam cycles and supercritical CO2 cycles. Hybridization refers to the integration of thermal solar systems with other energy conversion technologies such as solar cells or heat pumps to increase system efficiency. The systems are designed to enable both short- and long-term energy storage, stabilize interconnected energy networks, and meet industrial needs. The focus of the subject is on numerical modeling and optimization with a high level of detail regarding dynamic behavior and techno-economic performance. The modeling aims to address the sizing and design of technologies, operational optimization, application, and their economic value in a market.

Duties

The position includes both research and teaching. In research, the associated professor is expected to create new networks both within and outside KTH and actively seek research funding. The associate professor should contribute to the development of the subject area as a whole and advance relevant knowledge and expertise in numerical modeling and optimization. The associate professor is expected to teach at the undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels, as well as supervise thesis projects and PhD students. This includes the development of both existing and new courses. The associate professor is expected to be able to teach in Swedish within three years. If needed, a language plan will be established as support in connection with the appointment. The associated professor's activities are expected to contribute to the achievement of KTH's goals for sustainable development.

Eligibility

Those eligible to be employed as associate professor are persons who have:

1. have completed a doctorate or possess equivalent scientific expertise or some other professional expertise that is of significance with regard to the subject content of the employment and the duties that are required of the employment, and
2. demonstrated pedagogical expertise.

Assessment criteria

The assessment criteria for appointment as an associate professor at KTH shall be the degree of expertise required as a qualification for employment. In addition, the assessment criteria stated in the KTH appointments procedure, section 1.2., apply in relation to the employment profile laid down.

Of highest importance is that the applicant has

• scientific expertise in the subject field.
• pedagogical expertise in the subject field.
• expertise in developing and leading activities and staff. For that purpose, the individual is to be knowledgeable about diversity and equal opportunity issues, particularly gender equality.
  
  

Of second highest importance that the applicant has

• the ability to cooperate with the outside community for mutual exchange and having acted to ensure that the knowledge and skills found at the university benefit society.

It is also important that the applicant has

• administrative expertise.
• ability to collaborate.

Trade union representatives

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Application

Your application should follow KTH's CV template for employment of teachers. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete according to the requirements in the ad and CV template.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

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Other

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1. Björn Laumert, laumert@kth.se