Associate Professor or Assistant Professor in Satellite Remote Sensing

Job title:

Associate Professor or Assistant Professor in Satellite Remote Sensing

Company

Chalmers tekniska högskola

Job description

is hiring an Associate Professor or tenure-track Assistant Professor in Satellite Remote Sensing. Join the Department of Space, Earth and Environment with its dynamic research environment and strong industry ties. We are looking for a new faculty member (open rank) in the Geoscience and Remote Sensing Division to advance research in remote sensing instrumentation or information retrieval, and to educate the next generation of engineers and scientists.About us
has a strong track record in remote sensing techniques for studying Earth system processes. We integrate ground, airborne and satellite measurements with instrument development, retrieval methods, simulations and model-data fusion to address key environmental challenges.Strategically positioned to impact Earth observation science, we collaborate on satellite development, NewSpace technologies, and apply machine learning to retrieve geophysical information from satellite data. Our research drives innovation in instrumentation and retrieval algorithms, and tackle climate change, air pollution, natural hazards, and land/ocean transformation while delivering solutions for environmental sustainability.Your role

• Conduct research on satellite remote sensing, instrumentation or information retrieval
• Collaborate with leading external partners and engage with stakeholders across academia, industry and society
• Supervise and mentor students at all academic levels
• Disseminate your research in scientific publications and conferences
• Contribute to teaching and curriculum development at the bachelor’s and master’s level

Associate Professor (Tenured Position)

• A permanent faculty position for an established researcher
• Lead high-impact research, publish in top-tier journals, attract funding and advance as an educator

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)

• A four-year faculty position with tenure assessment
• Conduct independent research, publish in leading journals, secure funding and develop teaching skills

What we offer

• 4-year full funding for a PhD student is included in both positions
• Leadership training, mentoring, and relocation support
• Language course for non-Swedish speakers
• An inspiring work environment in

, committed to equality and diversity ( )Qualifications
You are an independent and ambitious researcher capable of performing research at the international forefront. The ideal candidate will have the vision and capability to shape future satellite missions and space-based environmental observation systems. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research will complement and strengthen our existing expertise in microwave radiometry, synthetic aperture radar, and optical spectroscopy, while bringing new capabilities in areas such as innovative sensor development, retrieval algorithms, novel applications, and other forward-looking areas. Experience of working with international programs for satellite missions is a merit.Associate Professor:

• A PhD degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Remote Sensing, Earth Sciences, or a closely related field
• Strong research and teaching track record
• Experience as assistant or main supervisor of PhD students
• Pedagogical training, including a course in research supervision (if pedagogical requirements are unmet, candidates may complete training within two years of appointment)

Assistant Professor:

• A PhD degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Remote Sensing, Earth Sciences or a closely related field (*within last 7 years, with exceptions for leave).
• Demonstrated research potential
• Supervision of BSc/MSc students
• Merits: Teaching experience, pedagogical training. PhD student co-supervision.

Both positions require strong verbal and written English skills. If Swedish is not your native language, we expect you to acquire sufficient knowledge to be able to communicate and teach in Swedish within a few years. Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

• The date shown in your doctoral degree certificate is the date we use, as this is the date you have met all requirements for the doctoral degree. Exceptions from the 7-year limit can be made for longer periods resulting from parental leave, sick leave or military service.

Selection Process
This is an open-rank position (Assistant or Associate Professor), with the level determined by the candidate’s qualifications. Evaluations will be conducted by the department, the Chalmers Faculty Appointment Committee, and external reviewers, following both the job criteria in the ad and .For detailed academic requirements, see:

• Associate Professor:
• Assistant Professor:

Regarding the Associate Professor position: Applicants who do not yet meet the formal pedagogical requirements may be hired permanently, provided they complete the necessary pedagogical training within two years. A well-structured is however essential to attach in your application.Application procedure
The application should be marked with your family name and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as specified below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.Please follow the instructions for compiling an application for a research and teaching position at Chalmers.Personal letter

• Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name
• This shall be one page where you

• Introduce yourself
• Describe your motivation for applying to this position and what attracts you about Chalmers
• Describe how you support your colleagues and bring about a good working environment
• Include names and full contact information of two references that we can contact

CV

• Please name the document as: CV, Family name
• Your CV (please see the

) * Include a list of publications (non-peer-reviewed works and publications under submission should be listed separately)

• Documents verifying awards and recognitions stated in your CV, leadership activities, etc, and other documents relevant to support your application

Research statement

• Please name the document as: Research statement, Family name.
• If you are applying for the position on the Assistant Professor level, also include information about your previous teaching experience in this document since your application then does not have to include a pedagogical portfolio.
• This shall be one to three pages where you:

• Describe your previous research areas and main research results
• State your future research goals and focus
• How your work might strengthen, complement, or create synergies between our exiting research groups

Other documents

• Certificate or Diploma verifying your doctoral degree
• Verification of parental leave, sick leave or military service, if relevant
• Documents verifying awards and recognitions stated in your CV, leadership or teaching activities, etc, and other documents relevant to support your application
• Copies of a maximum of five relevant publications that cannot be accessed via your ORCID, Scopus ID or ResearcherID, if relevant

Pedagogical qualifications (only applicable to applicants for Associate Professor)

• Please name the document as Pedagogical portfolio, Family name
• Please compile a pedagogical portfolio to describe your pedagogical and educational qualifications using the format specified in the
• Please append certificates for completed courses in pedagogical training and any other documents described in the pedagogical portfolio instructions

Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered.Please use the button at the bottom of this page to reach the application form.Application deadline: August 24, 2025, by midnight (GMT+2)For questions, please contact:Prof. Lars Ulander, Head of Division,*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture.
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Location

Göteborg

Job date

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 05:19:56 GMT

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