Senior lecturers in Electrical Engineering

Ref no: ORU 2.1.1-02188/2026

We are looking for up to two senior lecturers in Electrical Engineering for permanent employment at the School of Science and Technology.

Subject area

The subject area for this position is Electrical Engineering.

Background

We are looking for up to two new colleagues to strengthen our teaching and research related to electrical engineering, at the intersection of electrical engineering, robotics, and autonomous systems. Topics of interest include control theory, signal processing, sensors, electronics and mechatronics; potentially extending towards robot manipulation, robot perception and machine learning. If you are passionate about advancing knowledge in these fields and enjoy working in an internationally connected research and educational environment, we would love to hear from you.

The positions are based at the school’s unit for computer science, which conducts education in both computer science and electrical engineering, and is home to the research environment AASS (applied autonomous sensor systems) which is a dynamic and multi-disciplinary constellation at the intersection of computer science, robotics, artificial intelligence, computer vision, and cybersecurity. The successful candidate is also expected to interact with the university-wide centre for AI, Robotics and Cybersecurity (ARC). See also: https://www.oru.se/english/our-profile/arc-ai-robotics-and-cybersecurity-center/

Duties and responsibilities

As a senior lecturer, you will divide your time between teaching at all levels, research, and any associated public engagement activities.  

On the teaching side, you will contribute to courses spanning the breadth of electrical engineering, from foundational to advanced level. This includes courses in electrical circuits and electronics, digital electronics, control theory, digital signal conditioning and processing, and electrical machines. Over time you will be expected to develop your own courses. Teaching encompasses supervision, examination, course development and administration, planning and evaluation. Teaching can be done in Swedish and English. On the research side, you are expected to publish in relevant international venues and attract external research funding. You will be integrated into the research environment with possibilities to establish an independent research agenda connected to the unit's general topics.

There are also opportunities to take on leadership roles in research and education (for example, shaping degree programmes or leading a research team) and to contribute more broadly to the development of the unit's activities.

Qualifications

Those qualified for appointment as a senior lecturer are applicants who have demonstrated teaching expertise and been awarded a doctoral degree in a subject matter relevant for the position, or has the corresponding research competence or some other professional expertise that is of value in view of the subject matter of the position and the duties that it will involve.

A general eligibility criterion for teaching staff at Örebro University is to have completed courses on teaching and learning in higher education corresponding to 10 weeks. Knowledge and skills equivalent to such courses may also be assessed to establish whether these provide eligibility. A teacher who at the time of appointment lacks such training or the equivalent competence, must complete the required courses no later than within two years of taking up the position.

Assessment criteria

We will assess both research and teaching expertise equally, alongside experience of collaboration and public engagement. In addition, the applicant’s leadership skills and suitability for the position will be assessed. National and international experience and mobility are also taken into account.

Research expertise

Research expertise is to be demonstrated through independent research contributions and continued scientific publishing following the award of the doctoral degree. Importance shall also be attached to the candidate’s establishment in the research community as well as to their experience of planning, administrating, and leading their own research.

When assessing the research merits of the applicants, the quality and quantity of scientific publications and the candidate’s ability to acquire external research funding will be given considerable attention.

Teaching expertise

When defining teaching expertise at Örebro University, three categories are used: teaching approach, how the teaching approach is put into practice, and professional development as a teacher. The applicant’s teaching qualifications are therefore to be documented accordingly and in compliance with Örebro University’s template for teaching portfolios, relating clearly to the values set out in Örebro University’s educational philosophy.

Teaching expertise is to be demonstrated through varying degrees of contributions within teaching, such as planning, execution, evaluation and follow up of teaching activities, as well as supervision and examination. The applicant must be able to account for their teaching outlook and approach and have the ability to reflect on their own pedagogical development as well as on the teacher’s role. The applicant is also expected to have contributed to educational development.

Experience of teaching in one or more of the subject areas covered by the position is an important merit. Experience of teaching at both undergraduate and advanced level is advantageous, as is experience of supervision at master's and doctoral level.

Collaboration and public engagement skills

The ability to interact with the surrounding society is an important part of a university teacher’s role and it requires a good understanding of various societal processes and the impact of university activities on these. We are looking for someone who can communicate their work clearly, engage with partners outside the university, and help translate research into real-world impact.

Leadership skills

In assessing leadership and administrative skills, particular consideration should be given to leadership qualifications within education and research, such as contributions to development work. Depending on the specialisation and duties of the appointment, qualifications from operations outside of the higher education sector may be considered.

Suitability

The applicant’s suitability for the position will be assessed, focusing on the personal qualities necessary to fulfil the role’s duties, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and contribute to the ongoing development of university operations.

Other assessment criteria

You must be able to communicate fluently in English. Good written and spoken Swedish is an advantage.

Information

This is a permanent full-time position. At Örebro University, salary depends on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, and positions announced are, where appropriate, subject to a trial period.

For more information about the position, contact head of unit Martin Magnusson, +46 19 30 38 70, email: martin.magnusson@oru.se, or head of school Henrik Olsson, +46 19 30 12 36, email: henrik.olsson@oru.se.

At Örebro University, we expect each member of staff to be open to development and change; take responsibility for their work and performance; demonstrate a keen interest in collaboration and contribute to development; as well as to show respect for others by adopting a constructive and professional approach.

Örebro University actively pursues equal opportunities and gender equality as well as a work environment characterised by openness, trust and respect. We value the qualities that diversity adds to our operations.

Application

The application is made online. Click the button “Apply” to begin the application procedure.

For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included:

• Covering letter, outlining how you believe you can contribute to the continued development of Örebro University
• CV with a relevant description of your overall qualifications and experience
• Teaching portfolio (as instructed in Örebro University’s guidelines)
• Research portfolio
• Publication list
• Relevant scientific publications (maximum of five and in full-text format)
• Copies of relevant course/degree certificates and references verifying eligibility and criteria met

Only documents written in Swedish, English, Norwegian and Danish can be reviewed.
More information for applicants will be found on our career site: https://www.oru.se/english/career/available-positions/applicants-and-external-experts/

The application deadline is 2026-08-17. We look forward to receiving your application!

After the application deadline, no supplements can be made electronically. If you have scientific publications that cannot be attached electronically to the application, please cite them in your application and contact hr@oru.se.

As we have already made our choices in terms of external collaboration partners and marketing efforts for this recruitment process, we decline any contact with recruitment agencies and advertisers.

As directed by the National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), we are required to deposit one file copy of the application documents, excluding publications, for a period of two years after the appointment decision has gained legal force.