How to apply for a position at KTH

How to apply

All applications are made electronically through the recruitment system, Varbi. To apply for a vacant position, click on the link “Apply here", found in each advertisement, attach relevant documents and click on “submit application”. You will find advertisements on this link vacancies at KTH .

The recruitment process for positions at KTH

Create an account and log in to the recruitment system Varbi

For some positions, you must first create an account in Varbi before applying.

1. Click on ”Your first visit – create a new account here”.
2. Fill out the form and click on “Start registration”.
3. When you are registered and logged in, you may start filling out your application. 

If you already have a Varbi-account

If you already have a Varbi-account, log in to your account. This will take you directly to the application form for the position in question. All your ongoing and previous applications are saved in your Varbi-account.

Forgot your password?

Have you forgotten your password to Varbi, click on “forgot password?” under “Log in”. A new password will be sent to your e-mail address.

Important information when applying

• Your CV can be up to 100 MB and must be saved in one of the following formats: pdf, txt, rtf, docx, doc, odt, png, jpg, tiff eller gif.  

To facilitate the review process: avoid uploading an Adobe Portfolio files, use a PDF instead.

As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete when submitted. KTH is a public authorityand your application documents constitute public records under the principle of public access to official documents.

Application deadline

Your complete application must be received no later than 11.59 p.m. Swedish time (CET/CEST) on the final application day. After that, the advertisement is closed and is taken out of the list withvacant positions. Your submitted applications are saved in the recruitment system even after the application deadline.

When you have applied for a position, you will receive a confirmation to your e-mail address.

Processing personal data

For information regarding processing personal data within a recruitment, please click on the link below for further information: Processing of personal data in the recruitment process at KTH

Pausing or updating your application

If you have a Varbi account, you can pause your application to continue at a later time. Remember to click on “submit your application” when you have finished. You can also update your submitted application until the application deadline has passed.