Job description
The work consists of providing academic supervision for primarily Master's degree thesis projects in
Computer Science. This is a temporary position at 50% during six months (the duration may be adjusted depending on starting date). For information about Master's degree thesis projects in Computer Science and supervision, please refer to Master degree project rules and routines.
The position will be placed at the Department of Theoretical Computer Science.
Qualifications
Requirements
- A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) in the research subject or equivalent competence.
- Own prior experiences of writing scientific reports,
- An excellent ability to read and comment technical English, as this will be required in day-to-day work.
- Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality,
- A solid knowledge in Computer Science, from prior education and/or previous work experiences,
- An excellent ability to independently structure and carry out work.
Preferred qualifications
- Prior experiences of teaching and/or supervision of students' project work, knowledge in machine learning and deep learning, language technology, industrial economics, as well as completed third cycle (doctoral) education are meritorious
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.
Learn more about our benefits and what it's like to work and grow at KTH.
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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.
The 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. Maximally 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 (part time 50%) according to the agreement - for up to 6 months until 2027-06-30, with access according to agreement.
Other information
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Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.
Type of employment: Special fixed-term employment
Contract type: Part-time
First day of employment: According to agreement
Salary: Monthly salary
Number of positions: 4
Full-time equivalent: 50%
City: Stockholm
County: Stockholms län
Country: Sweden
Reference number: PA-2026-3915
Contact:
- NIHARIKA GAURAHA, niharika@kth.se
- Anna Olanås Jansson, annaoj@kth.se
Published: 2026-11-13
Last application date: 2026-12-03
