KTH Royal Institute of Technology

An innovative European technical university

Would you like to be part of the transformation to a sustainable society at a leading international technical university? At KTH, you'll be working in a dynamic, creative environment, collaborating with engaged and motivated colleagues, all while giving the opportunity for personal and professional growth.

1827

Founding year

100

Nationalities represented among students and staff

5,286

Employees of which 32% women

1,532

Active PhD students of which 35% women

276

Associate professors of which 28% women

339

Professors of which 22% women

Research and Education at KTH

KTH's five schools hold a total of 27 research departments that gather researchers and faculty from around the world. The research spans a wide range of disciplines, including engineering, natural sciences, architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history, and philosophy.

Architecture and the Built Environment

Architecture
Civil and Architectural Engineering
Philosophy and History
Real Estate and Construction Management
Sustainable Development, Environmental Science and Engineering
Urban Planning and Environment

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Human Centered Technology
Intelligent Systems

Industrial Engineering and Management

Energy Technology
Industrial Economics and Management
Learning in Engineering Sciences
Engineering Design
Materials Science and Engineering
Production Engineering

Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology & Health

Biomedical Engineering and Health Systems
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Engineering Pedagogics
Fibre and Polymer Technology
Gene Technology
Industrial Biotechnology
Protein Science

Engineering Sciences

Applied Physics
Engineering Mechanics
Mathematics
Physics

Your future workplace

Where individuals and innovations grow

For nearly 200 years, KTH has contributed to the development of society, and today, we continue to be an internationally renowned technical university focusing on sustainable societal development. In close collaboration with academia, industry, and other societal stakeholders, KTH strives to find sustainable solutions to several of our time's greatest challenges.

With our innovative climate, many opportunities arise to turn ideas into reality. As an employee at KTH, you can grow and develop in a dynamic workplace with good employment benefits and internal and external competence development opportunities.

Together, we drive knowledge forward

Collaboration is necessary to address several of our time's most significant challenges. Curious and engaged employees are needed to contribute to these challenges. An inclusive culture where we actively support and enhance each other creates conditions for individuals to develop together. Our location in the Stockholm region, one of the most innovative regions in the world, provides unique opportunities for collaboration with the city, industry, research institutes, and other societal actors.

As an employee at KTH, you are part of a community that strives to make a real difference and create a sustainable tomorrow.

Did you know that...

The main campus of KTH on Valhallavägen in Stockholm is approximately the same size as Gamla Stan in terms of area.

About 100 different nationalities are represented among students and staff.

Sweden's first nuclear reactor is located beneath KTH's main campus, now used as an experimental stage for art and culture.

There are beehives on campus as part of the university's sustainability initiatives. These hives promote biodiversity and contribute to sustainable urban development.

KTH has its own Academic Chapel, a symphony orchestra consisting of students, alumni, and staff.

Several researchers and alumni from KTH have been involved in Nobel Prize-winning research. Hannes Alfvén was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1970.

KTH has its own student team that competes in Formula Student, an international engineering competition where students design, build, and race their electrified formula car.

KTH as an employer

A workplace with many benefits

As a KTH employee, you receive a wellness promotion subsidy for preventive healthcare, additional parental compensation supplementing national insurance, and an occupational pension complementing the national scheme. Other perks include a wellness hour and medical prescription subsidies.

Learn more about KTH's benefits here.

Relocating to Sweden

KTH Relocation is dedicated to supporting international academic staff, including doctoral students, transitioning to life in Sweden. We offer practical guidance, help you find suitable accommodation, and assist your family and spouse in acclimating smoothly to their new home.

Learn more about KTH's relocation here.

HR Excellence in Research

KTH has received the "HR Excellence in Research" award, recognizing its ongoing commitment to developing personnel policies aligned with the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers—fundamental frameworks outlining employer rights and responsibilities designed to enhance research quality across Europe.

Learn more about the EU Charter & Code here.

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KTH Royal Institute of Technology

An innovative European technical university

1827

100

5,286

1,532

276

339

Research and Education at KTH

Architecture and the Built Environment

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Industrial Engineering and Management

Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology & Health

Engineering Sciences

Your future workplace

Where individuals and innovations grow

Together, we drive knowledge forward

Did you know that...

KTH as an employer

A workplace with many benefits

Relocating to Sweden

HR Excellence in Research

Jobs from this employer

Postdoc in engineering physics, biophysics and life science

Postdoc in Human Computer Interaction

Postdoc in simulating transport in nanofibril networks

Research engineer in storm water treatment process

Postdoc in Reinforcement learning with financial applications

Associate professor in Human-Robot Interaction

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