Associate Senior Lecturer – Energy Engineering, Multiphase Flows

Updated: about 3 hours ago
Deadline: 2025/1684

Mälardalen University (MDU) is the youngest university in Sweden. In line with our vision, to be a progressive and collaborative University where we shape a sustainable future together, we wish to make a difference.

Do you want to be involved and contribute to our development?

Together, we can create a sustainable future through knowledge and innovation. We believe that knowledge and new perspectives are best attained and reached together in collaboration with others – our colleagues, students, the private and public sectors, both nationally and internationally.

At the school of Business, Society and Engineering, our students study for, among other things, university and civil engineers, political scientists and economists. With us, the research focuses are industrial economics and organization and the energy of the future. Our work takes place in collaboration and in strategic agreements with companies, organizations and authorities in the region.


Employment information

Employment: Temporary employment
Period of employment/Start date: 6years
Scope: Full time
Number of positions:1
Closing date for application: 2025-08-01
Campus location: Västerås
School: School of Business, Society and Engineering, (EST)

For information and a detailed description of basic eligibility requirements and assessment criteria, that apply to a position of  an Associate Senior Lecturer, please consult the Appointment Regulations for Mälardalen University


Position description

An appointment as Associate Senior Lecturer is a fixed-term, tenure-track position of no less than four and no more than six years, in accordance with Chapter 4, Section 12a of the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance. The purpose of the position is to provide the opportunity to further develop independence as a researcher and to qualify, both scientifically and pedagogically, for eligibility for promotion to Senior Lecturer.

Research within the field of future energy addresses current challenges in energy and environmental systems by developing processes and systems for increased resource efficiency and digitalisation, with the aim of supporting the transition to a more sustainable and renewable energy system. In close collaboration with industry and society, we develop energy systems and industrial processes with the objective of reducing environmental impact and emissions.

Our researchers work with new methods for utilising renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind and bioenergy, as well as developing energy solutions that are both resource-efficient and flexible enough to meet the needs of tomorrow. Research is conducted in three main areas:

  • Renewable energy, focusing on solar and bioenergy as well as integration of renewable energy into the energy system

  • Resource efficiency, with a focus on energy efficiency, low emissions, and recycling of nutrients and materials

  • Digitalisation, to enable energy efficiency and improved environmental performance

We are now seeking candidates who wish to work and grow in this research and educational environment. Your main duties will include:

  • Teaching and course responsibility in energy engineering, with particular focus on thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and process modelling, within our Master of Science in Engineering programme in Energy Systems, Bachelor of Science in Energy Engineering, and Master’s Programme in Sustainable Energy Systems

  • Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students in energy engineering and FEC-related areas

  • Participation in research and applications for external research funding within the department’s focus areas, particularly numerical modelling of multiphase flows and heat transfer in industrial and energy-related processes

  • Contribution to subject development and collegial work within energy engineering through active participation in seminars and other joint activities

  • Participation in quality development and accreditation work related to programmes and courses

We welcome your application if you wish to contribute to the development of tomorrow’s energy systems.


Eligibility requirements

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or have achieved equivalent scientific competence no more than seven years before the application deadline.

For employment as a teacher at MDU, higher education pedagogical training or equivalent knowledge is required. Applicants who are employed without this qualification will be offered the opportunity to complete such training within the first two and a half years of employment. The higher education pedagogical training at Mälardalen University corresponds to ten weeks of training.

For this position, the following specific eligibility requirements apply, in addition to those set out in the Appointment Regulations at MDU:

Your research must be oriented towards energy engineering, sustainable energy systems, or industrial processes. We are particularly seeking candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Numerical modelling of multiphase flows and heat transfer in energy and industrial processes

  • Application of AI and machine learning methods for advanced modelling and analysis of energy and industrial processes

  • Experience with high-temperature processes, particularly in metal and mineral processing

  • Experience from studies aimed at replacing fossil fuels for heating in heavy industry

Furthermore, the following are required:

  • Ability to teach the subject at both undergraduate and advanced levels

  • Experience of distance education and/or digital teaching is considered an advantage

  • Ability to teach and conduct research in English is required


Assessment criteria

Assessment will be based on both the degree of the required skills and the ability and suitability otherwise needed to perform the duties well. Given the nature of the position as a tenure-track appointment, the applicants’ scientific and pedagogical merits will be assessed primarily in terms of quality. A quantitative advantage attributable to longer experience should not be decisive.

In addition to the general assessment criteria specified in the Appointment Regulations at MDU, particular emphasis will be placed on the following competencies and experience:

Teaching and Pedagogy

  • Documented experience of teaching in energy engineering at various levels

  • Experience of supervising degree projects and doctoral students

  • Ability to apply various pedagogical methods

Research and Subject Expertise

  • Experience in applying for external research funding

  • Knowledge of or experience with programming languages and modelling tools such as Python, Fortran, ANSYS, StarCCM+, and OpenFOAM

Collaboration and Communication

  • Interest in collaboration with the wider community and the ability to integrate relevant societal challenges into both teaching and research

  • Good oral and written communication skills in Swedish, or the willingness and ability to actively acquire such skills within four years

Personal Qualities
In the overall assessment of suitability, personal qualities will also be considered. Particular emphasis will be placed on:

  • Collaborative ability: Capacity to work well both within the subject area and in interdisciplinary or external contexts, as well as to contribute to collegial development

  • Independence and responsibility: Ability to structure, drive, and complete tasks independently

  • Organisational skills: Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise work efficiently and adhere to set deadlines

  • Pedagogical insight: Understanding of different ways individuals learn and the ability to adapt teaching and communication to the target group


Upon promotion to senior lecturer

At the conclusion of the appointment as Associate Senior Lecturer, you are entitled to be considered for promotion to Senior Lecturer. The Senior Lecturer position is permanent. The application for promotion must be submitted no later than six months before the end of the Associate Senior Lecturer appointment. At the time of promotion, you must have completed the required higher education pedagogical training.

Eligibility for promotion to Senior Lecturer requires that you have demonstrated the scientific competence and teaching skills required for such an appointment. The basic eligibility requirements and assessment criteria for promotion and for appointment as Senior Lecturer are specified in the Appointment Regulations at Mälardalen University.

Additional merits for promotion:
The following criteria are particularly meritorious in the assessment for promotion:

  • Independently planned and conducted teaching of high quality

  • Participation in the supervision of research students

  • Active involvement in course and/or programme development

  • Conducted independent research resulting in high-quality publications in international scientific journals

  • Demonstrated ability to write and manage research funding applications


Application

The application is to be completed online. Please submit your application by clicking on the "Apply" button below.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and will reach the University no later than closing date for application.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Union representatives:

Saco-S saco-s@mdu.se
Susanne Meijer ST-OFR/S, tel: 021-10 14 89

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