Research Engineer, Lighting Design, 50%

Job description

As a Research Engineer, you will be part of the Division of Lighting Design at the Department of Architecture and work closely with the architectural lighting design team. The main task consists of coordinating teaching and learning activities that support students’ individual and group development processes, including supervision of thesis projects and instruction in research methods and tools. You will also support outreach activities within KTH and with the wider community.

In your role, you will specifically assist with the coordination and administration of the existing educational offering and support ongoing research projects within the division. You will also contribute to the division’s communication strategy. Furthermore, you will support various development tasks within the Lighting Design Division related to the integration of lighting design and architectural research and education.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) in the research subject or equivalent competence. 
• Master's degree (60 or 120 ECTS) in Architectural Lighting Design or related field.
• Previous experience research and education in an academic context. 

Personal qualities

To succeed in this role, you need to be skilled in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work effectively, setting and keeping deadlines, and taking responsibility for your tasks. You should have integrity and the ability to work independently and take initiative. You are expected to demonstrate innovative thinking that can be translated into practice and lead to tangible results. You should also have a good understanding of how people acquire knowledge and of individuals’ differing conditions for learning. Furthermore, you are expected to have strong collaborative skills and excellent communication abilities, as well as an awareness of issues related to diversity and equal treatment, with a particular focus on gender equality.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with research within Lighting
• Design Experience with Learning Management Systems as Canvas

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Join us at KTH

KTH shapes the future through education, research and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in advancing the transition towards a sustainable society. At KTH, you have the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic environment, with good working conditions and attractive benefits. Equality, diversity and equal opportunities are essential to quality and form an integral part of KTH’s core values as a university and public authority.

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

Application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long. 

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 6 months, with access according to agreement.

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