Professor of One Health with focus on Comparative Medicine

Professor of One Health with focus on Comparative Medicine

Reference number SLU.ua.2025.2.5.1-80

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science

Department of Clinical Sciences

One Health is an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals, and ecosystems. It recognizes that the health of humans, domestic and wild animals, plants, and the wider environment are closely linked and interdependent. By linking humans, animals, and the environment, One Health can help to address the full spectrum of disease control – from prevention to detection, preparedness, response, and management – and contribute to global health security.

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (VH Faculty) hosts SLU Future One Health, a strategic platform for the whole university for interdisciplinary research, education, and collaboration for good health and welfare for animals and humans in sustainable ecosystems.

The Department of Clinical Sciences conducts undergraduate education, research, and postgraduate education in the scientific fields of veterinary medicine, animal care, and animal science. The department's activities mainly concern our usual Swedish domestic animal species with a focus on anaesthesiology, imaging, animal care, epidemiology, experimental animal science, surgery, clinical chemistry, medicine, and reproduction. The veterinary teaching hospital (VTH) is part of the department.

The subject is One Health with a focus on Comparative Medicine, i.e., similarities and differences in the biology of animal species including humans. The subject includes the development of new diagnostic tools, prophylaxis, and treatment methods for the benefit of both humans and domesticated animals regarding dogs, cats, horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs.

Duties

The applicant will be expected to:

- develop and lead internationally successful research;
- develop, lead, and participate in teaching at first, second, and third cycle levels;
- primarily in the veterinary program, in addition to other programs at first, second, and third cycle levels covering the subject;
- develop and maintain national and international networks with academia, relevant public authorities, industry, organizations, and society at large;
- collaborate with other SLU research teams to strengthen interdisciplinary One Health activities at the university;
- apply for external research funding from both national and international sources;
- supervise doctoral students and residents undergoing specialist training;
- actively participate in clinical work and teaching;
- 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.

The applicant must:

- have a veterinary exam;
- be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Sweden, or be entitled to obtain such a license in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, and directives;
- have successfully completed a doctoral degree or have equivalent academic qualifications, as well as hold the qualifications required for appointment as a docent within a subject relevant to the position;
- demonstrate research expertise in the subject;
- have demonstrated the ability to develop and lead multidisciplinary research and collaboration;
- have demonstrated the ability to lead and develop a successful, internationally recognized research team;
- have demonstrated the ability to compete for external research funding;
- demonstrate teaching expertise and have the ability to integrate research and a scientific approach into their teaching;
- have good knowledge of English.

*Act (2009:302) on Activities within Animal Healthcare, Chapter 3. Eligibility regulations, Swedish Board of Agriculture’s regulations and general advice on eligibility requirements for veterinary care staff.

Grounds of assessment

The assessment criteria for appointment must be the degree of expertise required as qualification for employment.

The assessment of research expertise will be based on:

- completed and ongoing research and its relevance and development potential for the faculty and department;
- the ability to independently initiate and run successful and internationally recognized research;
- the ability to compete for external research funding;
- experience of the role of principal supervisor for third-cycle courses and study programmes.

The following will be taken into consideration when assessing teaching expertise:

- planning, implementation, examination, and assessment of teaching and education;
- experience of both theoretical and clinical teaching at first and second cycle levels;
- the ability to integrate research and scientific approaches into teaching work;
- supervision and examination of first and second cycle courses;
- training in teaching and learning in higher education or equivalent knowledge;
- pedagogic vision and philosophy.

The following abilities will also be assessed:

- developing and leading activities and staff within academia with emphasis on collaboration between disciplines;
- communicating and collaborating internally;
- collaborating with external stakeholders and society at large;
- communicating work with research and development.

The appointment will be offered to the applicant who, following a qualitative comprehensive assessment, is deemed to have the best skills set to conduct and develop the duties in question, and contribute to the positive development of the organisation.

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.

Located in the greater Stockholm region, the city of Uppsala has a rich history and culture, and is a true academic and cultural hub.

2025-04-28

Place of work:

Uppsala

Extent:

100%

Form of employment:

By agreement.

Application:

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The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals, and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests, and teaching sites throughout Sweden.

SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity, and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Contact person

Professor

Faculty Administrative Officer

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