Senior Lecturer in Waste Science and Technology
Luleå Tekniska Universitet · Luleå · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-30
Luleå University of Technology is recruiting a **Senior Lecturer in Waste Science and Technology** for a permanent, full-time position. The role focuses on advancing research and education in waste management, circular material flows, waste detoxification, and environmental remediation, particularly addressing persistent contaminants such as PFAS, PAH, antibiotics, and pesticides. Responsibilities mainly consist of research and education, including developing advanced treatment methods for waste, contaminated soils, and groundwater. Duties involve leading research projects, supervising master's and doctoral students, teaching and educational development, securing external research funding, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, presenting at conferences, and actively contributing to the departmental environment. Candidates must hold a **doctoral degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or adjacent areas**, or possess a foreign degree deemed equivalent. Demonstrated pedagogical expertise through proven teaching experience and educational development is required, along with completed **higher education pedagogy courses of at least 7.5 credits** or equivalent acquired knowledge. Selection is based on scientific and pedagogical expertise, with further ranked priorities placed on sample preparation and analytical methods for contaminants of emerging concern (CECs), experience developing or applying advanced degradation technologies for CECs, securing external research funding, the ability to teach in Swedish and/or English, communication skills, and stakeholder collaboration.
Do you want to develop your research and teaching in an environment where collaboration with industry and society is a natural part of the work? With us, you will collaborate with dedicated colleagues, have access to modern research infrastructure, and enjoy strong opportunities to attract external funding. You will have the space to make a real difference for your students, your research, and society at large.
The Department for Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering at Luleå University of Technology is looking for a Senior Lecturer, who is driven by the interest to strengthen their expertise in advanced environmental technologies, particularly in addressing persistent contaminants such as PFAS, PAH, antibiotics, pesticides.
This position is intended for advancing ongoing research of the group of Waste Science and Technology in waste management, circular material flows, waste detoxification, and environmental remediation, all of which are essential for driving progress toward a sustainable and environmentally responsible society. The Senior lecturer will contribute to the development of research and education efforts by studying and developing advanced treatment methods and integrated treatment chains for waste, contaminated soils and groundwater.
This recruitment aligns with the university’s vision to position itself among leaders in environmental technology and establish robust international research collaborations, leveraging unique research and education environment.
Subject description
Waste Science and Technology incorporates all stages of society’s waste management – generation, collection, treatment and disposal of waste, including reuse and recycling, as well as soil and groundwater remediation. The research aims at the development of tools and processes that facilitate sustainable soil remediation and waste management.
Duties
Your duties will mainly consist of research and education. You will lead research projects and supervise Master and PhD students. Teaching and educational development work is included in the tasks, as well as writing and submitting new project proposals for external funding. You will co-author scientific articles to be published in international peer-reviewed journals and present research results at national and international conferences. You are also expected to contribute to the research environment at the Department through participation in meetings, events and cooperation.
Qualifications
To meet the requirements for the appointment as a senior lecturer, the applicants:
- must have been awarded a doctoral degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering or adjacent areas or must have a foreign degree considered equivalent to a doctoral degree.
- must demonstrate pedagogical expertise by means of proven experience, teaching expertise and teaching development.
- must have completed higher education pedagogy courses equivalent to 7.5 higher education credits or otherwise have acquired equivalent knowledge.
Assessment criteria
The following assessment criteria apply to this position:
- scientific expertise
- pedagogical skills
- other assessment criteria
Other assessment criteria (Ranked in descending order):
- experience in sample preparation and analytical methods for contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) (e.g., PFAS and pharmaceuticals) in soil, waste, and water
- Experience in the development and/or application of advanced degradation technologies for CECs (e.g., electrochemical oxidation, sonolysis, and plasma-based technologies, etc.)
- the ability to obtain external research and development funding
- the ability to teach in Swedish and/or in English
- the ability to communicate research and development work orally and in writing
- the ability to collaborate with the wider community and stakeholders.
Information
The position is a permanent, full-time appointment at Luleå University of Technology.
For further information about the position, please contact Prof. Jurate Kumpiene, +46 920-493020, mailto:jurate.kumpiene@ltu.se
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Application
We prefer that you apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below and attach the requested application documents including diplomas (certified and translated into Swedish or English), pedagogical self-reflection and publications, etc. We prefer that applicants follows the https://www.ltu.se/download/18.27fd965b18df224ef099841d/1710402295167/EngelskaAns%C3%B6kningsmall.pdf. Note that the applicant´s educational qualifications should be particularly documented. Mark your application with the reference number below. Your application, including diplomas, must be written in English or Swedish.
Final day to apply: November 30, 2026
Reference number: 5652-2026