Associate Professor in Environmental impact analysis

Subject field

Environmental impact analysis

Subject description

The subject environmental impact analysis encompasses theoretical, methodological, and applied research for environmental assessment of projects, plans, and programs. Its core focus is on developing and critically examining how environmental aspects are integrated into planning and decision-making processes to promote sustainable development, with attention to both content and practical application. The subject also includes analysis of how knowledge, methods, and tools are used at various stages of the process, and how these contribute to and influence decision-making, implementation, and follow-up. By employing a range of qualitative and quantitative methods for environmental systems analysis and decision support, the field makes ecological, climate-related, and other sustainability-critical knowledge available for planning purposes.
The research is conducted within a context where both Swedish and international perspectives are central. Collaboration with the public sector and the business community is crucial for its relevance and implementation. With an increasing focus on emerging sustainability challenges, such as climate adaptation, digitalization, circular solutions, and equity, the field contributes to the development of future practice, integrated planning processes, and the knowledge required for sustainable urban and regional development.

Duties

Duties include teaching, course development, and examination at both undergraduate and advanced levels within the subject area and related fields. The associate professor is expected to actively contribute to the development of courses and degree programs at the department and to provide relevant links to society for the student groups involved. It is also crucial that teaching is closely linked to current research to foster a research-integrated educational environment. Teaching, including supervision of degree projects, is conducted in both Swedish and English. Initially, it accounts for approximately 50% of the position but is subject to adjustment based on the department's needs. Administrative and supervisory tasks related to teaching may also be included.

Research duties involve conducting independent research within the subject area and actively seeking and securing external research funding. The associate professor is expected to contribute to the department’s development and the academic environment by initiating and participating in research collaborations with other research groups within the department and across KTH. Collaboration with external stakeholders, nationally and internationally, as well as with industry and the public sector, is a vital component in grounding, developing, and realizing the impact of the research. The associate professor is expected to establish and develop independent and internationally recognized research. Duties also include seeking external funding for, and supervising, doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers.

The position also entails active participation in academic activities at the department, the school, and KTH, including undertaking positions of trust as well as administrative and leadership roles within the department. The associate professor is also expected to contribute to the department's vision of playing a leading role in achieving KTH's goals regarding sustainable development and climate impact.

Eligibility

Those eligible to be employed as associate professor are persons who have:
1.    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 environmental impact analysis
•    pedagogical expertise in environmental impact analysis, demonstrated through, among other things, experience of individual supervision at both undergraduate and doctoral levels
•    the ability to work within the field in both a Swedish and an international context
•    the ability to teach in Swedish

Of second highest importance that the applicant has

•    the ability to collaborate
•    the ability to engage with the surrounding community for mutual exchange and to have worked to ensure that the knowledge and expertise available at the university benefit society

It is also important that the applicant has

•    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.
•    administrative expertise

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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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