Senior lecturer/Associate professor in microbial ecology of limnic systems
3 weeks ago
Reference number SLU.ua.2025.2.5.1-951
Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences
The Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment
Research at the Department covers functional microbial ecology, aquatic ecology and biodiversity, geochemical and hydrological processes, as well as aquatic environmental chemistry and ecotoxicology, which together form a unique multidisciplinary and interactive centre of excellence in aquatic environmental research. The department consists of approximately 150 employees and has a national mission for monitoring the environmental status of lakes and watercourses. We both develop and operate advanced laboratories for chemical and biological analyses. The department offers education in environmental analysis, biology and chemistry at both undergraduate and advanced levels in educational programs for agronomist, bachelor's and master's degrees.
The position is placed at the division of microbial ecology. The division laboratories are located in the strong SLU Biocentre research environment (https://www.slu.se/biocentrum) with research in areas such as microbiology, chemistry, biotechnology, plant biology and aquatic biology. The Biocentre offers state-of-the-art infrastructure, including equipment for microscopy, metabolomics and molecular biology, as well as access to additional research infrastructure in molecular biosciences through SciLifeLab (https://www.scilifelab.se).
We collaborate with other departments at SLU, but also nationally and internationally with several strong research centres. Through our research and environmental analysis, we contribute with new socially relevant knowledge about how aquatic ecosystems change and what causes the changes.
SLU is a leading Nordic centre for ecological research and offers a dynamic and strong research environment with access to modern infrastructure, including field research stations and research vessels. SLU's faculty-wide initiatives create opportunities for multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research.
Subject area
The subject encompasses interactions between microorganisms, including viruses, and its impact on microbial evolution, diversity and metabolic processes in limnic systems.
Duties
The candidate should within the subject area:
- develop and lead internationally successful research
- develop, lead and participate in teaching at first, second and third cycle level
- primarily teach in microbial ecology, bioinformatics and molecular biological analyses, but also in other areas at first, second and third cycle level where the subject is comprised
- collaborate with other SLU research teams in order to strengthen interdisciplinary activities at the university
- develop and maintain national and international networks with academia, relevant public authorities, industry, organisations and society at large
- apply for external research funding
- contribute to the strategic development of the department, faculty and SLU
- communicate research findings and other relevant information to society at large
- perform administrative duties within the department, faculty and university
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD
- research expertise in the subject area
- teaching expertise and ability to integrate research and a scientific approach into teaching
- good knowledge of English.
Assessment criteria
In the assessment criteria for employment, the primary consideration should be the level of skill required for eligibility for the position. Assessment of the eligible applicant's suitability for the employment will primarily be based on:
- completed and ongoing research in the subject area
- ability to independently initiate and conduct outstanding research
- ability to obtain external research funding in competition
- ability of planning, implementation and examination, as well as evaluation of own teaching
- supervision and examination of doctoral students
- ability to integrate research and a scientific approach in teaching
- pedagogic vision and reflection.
Furthermore, the assessment will consider the applicant's expertise in:
- developing and leading activities and staff within academia
- developing and using modern DNA/RNA-based analytical methods
- collaborating with relevant stakeholders and society
- communicating research findings and development.
As much attention must be given to the assessment of teaching expertise as to the assessment of research expertise. The position will be offered to the eligible candidate who, following a qualitative comprehensive assessment is deemed to have the best qualifications set to conduct and develop the duties in question, and contribute to the positive development of the organisation.
Additional information
* Swedish "universitetslektor", a tenured position approximately equivalent to senior lecturer (UK) or associate professor (US). The applicant who is offered this employment at SLU will be employed as senior lecturer.
An employment as senior lecturer/associate professor at the Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences guarantees funding for own research equivalent to 35% of a standard salary for a senior lecturer/associate professor at SLU. In addition, the department guarantees an additional 15% salary support for research, teaching, or administrative work. The remaining 50% is expected to be financed through external research grants or additional teaching efforts by the senior lecturer/associate professor.
This position offers the vibrant research climate at SLU. The benefits of the position include Swedish family health care provisions, parenting support including generous paid leave of absence policies that allow both parents to care for newborns and toddlers. Additionally Sweden has a well-established pre-school structure as well as an educational system that provides no-cost education through university studies. Find out more facts and stories about Sweden at www.sweden.se.
Located in the greater Stockholm region, the city of Uppsala has a rich history and culture, and is a true academic and cultural hub. Find out more about moving, living and working here at https://internationalhub.uppsala.se/.
2025-04-28
Place of work:Uppsala
Extent:100%
Form of employment:By agreement.
Application:For the guidance of your application, there is SLU's appointment procedure for teachers at SLU and General assessment criteria for the appointment of teachers, which you can read here.
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