Professor of Historical Agriculture

5 days ago


Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden Euraxess Full time

We are looking for a talented lecturer to join our team as a Lecturer in Agricultural and Rural Development. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this area and to develop your own research line in agricultural history.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Agricultural History or a related field and a proven track record of research excellence. They will be expected to work closely with colleagues at Euraxess and beyond to develop their research profile and to apply for external research funding.

In addition to their research responsibilities, the candidate will be required to teach undergraduate and graduate students, including those pursuing doctoral degrees. They will also participate in postgraduate education as a co-supervisor and undertake pedagogical training to enhance their teaching skills.

A strong publication record is essential, with a focus on publishing scientific articles in reputable journals and contributing to the development of the research environment at Euraxess.

Eligibility criteria include holding a PhD or equivalent academic qualifications, with priority given to candidates who have received their PhD within the last seven years. Other candidates may be considered if there are extraordinary grounds for doing so.

About the Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including Swedish family health care provisions, parenting support, and generous paid leave of absence policies that allow both parents to care for newborns and toddlers.

Our staff and students benefit from access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including libraries, laboratories, and computational resources.

We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applications from talented individuals from all backgrounds.



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