Assistant Professor of Physics

Institution: Stockholm University, Department of Physics
Location: Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Type of Employment: Full-time, temporary (6-year tenure track, extendable to 8 years under special circumstances)
Reference Number: SU FV-0750-26
Application Deadline: 4 May 2026
Contact:

• Professor Tony Hansson, Head of Department, +46 8 553 786 45, thansson@fysik.su.se

• Professor Ariel Goobar, Cosmology & Particle Astrophysics, +46 8 553 786 59, ariel@fysik.su.se

• Professor Sara Strandberg, Astroparticle & Elementary Particle Physics, +46 8 553 786 73, strandberg@fysik.su.se

• Administrator: Carina Nymark, carina.nymark@su.se

About the Department

The Department of Physics is one of the largest within the Faculty of Science, supporting a broad range of experimental and theoretical research. It employs ~230 staff, including 60 PhD students, many of whom are internationally recruited. The department is part of AlbaNova University Center, alongside the Department of Astronomy, KTH Physics, and the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics (Nordita).

Researchers are also part of the Oskar Klein Centre for Cosmoparticle Physics (OKC), which hosts over 100 researchers working in theory and experiment.

More information: Department of Physics

Subject Area

Data-intensive methods in fundamental physics, astrophysics, particle physics, and cosmology.

Focus: Method development for data analysis techniques and machine learning applications in fundamental physics and astrophysics.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct research in data-intensive methods for fundamental physics, astrophysics, and cosmology

• Participate in teaching and supervision

• Collaborate with researchers at OKC, the Department of Astronomy, and KTH Physics

• Support initiatives linking high-tech industry, teaching, and research

Qualification Requirements

• PhD in Sweden or equivalent degree from another country

• Priority for degrees obtained within 7 years; earlier degrees considered under special circumstances (e.g., parental leave, sick leave)

• Ability to collaborate and suitability for teaching and research tasks

Assessment Criteria:

• Research skills (primary focus)

• Teaching skills (secondary consideration)

Terms of Employment

• Position type: Assistant Professor (biträdande lektor), tenure-track

• Fixed term: 6 years (possible extension to 8 years under special circumstances)

• Promotion: Eligible to apply for permanent Associate Professor position

• Employment linked to OKC research activities, including postdoctoral support for up to five years

Special Notes:

• Female applicants are encouraged to apply to promote gender balance

• International working environment

• Location: National City Park, Stockholm

Application Instructions

• Apply via Stockholm University’s recruitment system

• Applications should be in English (reviewed by international experts)

• Include all documents requested in the application instructions

• Refer to the University’s rules and promotion guidelines:

  • How to Apply

  • Promotion Guidelines – Faculty of Science

In your application, please refer to Professorpositions.com