Stockholm University invites applications for an assistant professorship, WISE fellow, within the framework of the Wallenberg Initiative Material Science for Sustainability (WISE), a programme funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. The current call is for an assistant professorship with research in the field of experimental chemical physics with focus on X-Ray characterization of chemical processes. The person recruited will be part of a national research programme within the framework of WISE, which provides opportunities for broad collaboration with other researchers and stakeholders in the subject. Funding for two PhD students and two postdocs is included in the recruitment package for the successful candidate.
The Department of Physics is one of the larger departments within the Faculty of Science with broad basic research activities, both experimental and theoretical. The department has approximately 230 employees of which around 65 PhD students and it has an international character. For more information about us, please visit: Department of Physics
Experimental Chemical Physics with focus on X-Ray Characterization of Chemical Processes.
The subject area is the study of fundamental chemical processes on or in environmentally sustainable materials, where X-ray spectroscopic methods are applied and/or further developed.
Research and in addition some teaching and supervision.
In order to qualify for the position as assistant professor, the applicant must have completed a doctoral degree in Sweden or an equivalent degree from another country. Priority will be given to applicants who have received such a degree no more than seven years before the deadline for applications. However, an applicant who has received such a degree earlier may be considered under special circumstances. Special reasons could be sick leave, parental leave or other similar circumstances.
All teaching positions at Stockholm University require the ability to collaborate and the general ability and suitability to perform one’s duties.
In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills. Teaching skills will also be considered, as well as the ability to lead and develop research activities, or clear potential to do so, for example through experience in supervision, project management, collaboration or other forms of academic responsibility.
The assessment of research skills will focus primarily on merits within the subject area of the position.
The following will also be considered:
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demonstrated experience with ultrafast (femtosecond) laser spectroscopy and / or ultrafast x-ray spectroscopy at free-electron lasers
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demonstrated experience in x-ray spectroscopy under operando conditions
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the research plan's focus that should be on studies of fundamental chemical processes, where the specialized instrument UOPS constitutes a crucial component.
This position (in Swedish, “biträdande lektor”) is a tenure track position, and the qualification requirements and terms of employment are regulated by the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2024:673).
For this position, the assistant professor is employed for a fixed term of six years. The contract may be extended to a maximum of eight years under special circumstances, such as due to sick leave or parental leave.
An assistant professor may, on application, be promoted to a permanent position as associate professor. Specific criteria for promotion from assistant professor to associate professor have been established by the Faculty of Science.
An application for promotion to associate professor should be submitted to the faculty at least nine months before the appointment as assistant professor expires.
As a WISE fellow, the recruitment package includes salaries for two postdoctoral researchers and two PhD students.
The Department of Physics is embedded in national and international collaborations. The UOPS instrument is under development, which enables unique investigations of chemical processes under realistic conditions with hard X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy up to 1 bar gas pressure at free-electron lasers. A high-harmonic source (HHG) is being developed in the local laser laboratory.
Female applicants are particularly welcome, as we aim for an even gender balance.
Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.
With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favourable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good transport links to the city.
Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of the Department, Professor Tony Hansson, phone: +46 8 553 786 45, [email protected], and Professor Martin Beye (X-Ray Chemical Physics), phone: +46 8 553 787 05, [email protected].
For questions regarding the application process, please contact administrator Rahwa Ghebresellase, [email protected].
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the University’s instructions, and that it is submitted before the deadline.
We would appreciate it if your application is written in English. Since it will be examined by international experts, English is the working language.
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Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100 % | Ort: Stockholm | Län: Stockholms län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: SU FV-1602-26 | Facklig företrädare: ST/OFR ST/OFR 08162000, ST/OFR ST/OFR 08162000, Saco-S Saco-S 08162000, Saco-S Saco-S 08162000, Seko Seko 0770457900, Seko Seko 0770457900, | Publicerat: 2026-05-07 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-08-31
