Professor of Chemistry
Örebro universitet / Högskolejobb / Örebro
2025-12-02
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Subject area
The subject area for this position is chemistry.
Background
Örebro University is seeking a professor in chemistry to strengthen and expand our research and education in chemistry.
Örebro University is a modern university with around 1,600 employees and 17,000 students, offering a broad range of subjects and degree programmes. The position is based at the Man-Technology-Environment Research Centre (MTM) (
https://www.oru.se/english/research/research-environments/ent/mtm/) at the School of Science and Technology. MTM is an important part of Örebro university's profile area Pollutants and Society combining expertise from multiple subject areas for a more comprehensive approach in the transition towards a toxic-free environment.
MTM's mission is to advance knowledge of how organic and inorganic pollutants behave in the environment, supporting the sustainable use of chemicals. Research focuses on persistent organic pollutants, metals, and emerging contaminants such as PFAS, endocrine disruptors, and plastics, using state-of-the-art analytical and molecular techniques. Facilities include advanced chromatography and mass spectrometry platforms, as well as resources for environmental forensics.
Our work spans from molecular mechanisms to large-scale societal impacts, addressing both environmental and human health. The centre is dedicated to support evidence based practical solutions, such as remediation and treatment strategies, methods for destroying hazardous substances, and approaches for safe chemical circulation, to achieve a more sustainable and circular society.
Duties and responsibilities
As professor, you will normally spend most of your working hours on research. Your duties and responsibilities include working actively to bring in external research grants to the subject, take overall responsibility for its research activities, and monitor its development internationally. As professor, you are expected to engage in education at all three levels and to communicate and collaborate around your own and the subject's research activities. You are moreover expected to make yourself available for management and administrative assignments at the university.
It is considered meritorious for the professor in chemistry to strengthen the team dedicated to creating solutions for a safer and more sustainable society. At the core of this position is the challenge of addressing chemicals of concern, support the development strategies for remediation and treatment, enabling the safe restoration of contaminated environments, and support the development of innovating methods for the destruction of hazardous substances. Equally important is the pursuit of safe and sustainable circulation of chemicals, supporting the transition to a circular society where risks to people and ecosystems are minimized.
The successful candidate will strengthen the chemistry subject, contributing to the area of environmental chemistry and applied processes, and be an innovative leader with a collaborative spirit, ready to inspire colleagues, foster synergies, and contribute to a vibrant and growing research environment.
Qualifications and assessment criteria
To view the full advertisement, visit
https://www.oru.se/english/career/available-positions/job/?jid=20250354Information
This is a permanent full-time position. At Örebro University, salary depends on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.
For more information about the position, contact Head of school, Henrik Olsson, +46 19 30 12 09, email:
henrik.olsson@oru.se or Head of subject Prof. Tuulia Hyötyläinen, +46 19 30 34 87, email:
tuulia.hyotylainen@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 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 -
https://www.oru.se/globalassets/inforum-en/key_documents/human-resources/template-for-teaching-portfolio.pdf)• Research portfolio
• Publication list
• Relevant scientific publications (maximum of 10 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 January 12, 2026. 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 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.
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Arbetsgivare Örebro Universitet (org.nr 202100-2924)
Arbetsplats Örebro universitet
Jobbnummer 9624626