English designations of academic positions
In accordance with the President's decision (V-2008-0405), the following English translations of positions/functions are KTH's official designations.
| Svenska | Engelska |
|---|---|
| Professor | Professor |
| Gästprofessor | Visiting professor |
| Adjungerad professor | Adjunct professor |
| Lektor | Associate professor |
| Docent | Docent |
| Forskarassistent/biträdande lektor | Assistant professor |
| Forskare | Researcher |
| Adjunkt | Lecturer |
| Doktorand | Ph.D. Student |
| Doktorandanställning | Doctoral post |
| Tekniker | Technician |
| Administratör | Administrator |
| Bibliotekspersonal | Library staff |
| Rektor | President |
| Prorektor | Deputy President |
| Vicerektor | Vice-President for.. |
| Fakultetsnämnd | Faculty board |
| Fakultetskollegium | Faculty assembly |
| Fakultetens dekanus | Dean of faculty |
| Prodekanus | Vice-Dean of faculty |
| Skoldekan | Dean of School |
| Grundutbildningsansvarig (GA) | Director of Undergraduate and Masters´studies |
| Forskarutbildningsansvarig (FA) | Director of Doctoral studies |
| Studierektor (grund- och avancerad nivå) | Director of Undergraduate and Masters´studies at Department, Division of … |
| Studierektor (utbildning på forskarnivå) | Director of Doctoral studies at Department of …, Division of … |
| Universitetsstyrelse | University Board |
| Rektorsgruppen | President's Group |
| Ledningsgruppen | Management Group |
| Förvaltningschef | University Director |
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