Researcher in Social Conservation Sciences
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Hälsoskyddsjobb / Uppsala
2024-04-19
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The Department of Ecology is recruiting a researcher with a focus on Ecology and Society. The Department conducts internationally strong empirical and theoretical research and education in ecology aimed towards sustainable forestry, agriculture and biodiversity conservation. While the focus at the department is natural science, there are also significant multi- and interdisciplinary collaborations. Such interdisciplinarity is required to understand and provide guidance to the wicked environmental problems the world faces today.
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The subject area encompasses basic and applied research on the relationship between Ecology and Society with a focus on Technological Mediation of Human-Nature Relationships. The research focuses on identifying levers to raise people's awareness of environmental issues and to adopt more environment/biodiversity friendly behaviours through 1) digital technology, and especially digital media such as video games and social media; and 2) through Experiences of Nature in all their diversity - especially outdoors practices.
About the position
The Researcher will be given development opportunities to be able to qualify as docent in the subject of the position. The position includes research in the subject area and the possibility of developing teaching and supervision activities in the coming years.
The research is expected to be conducted in collaboration with social science and humanity scholars at SLU, as well as through national and international collaboration.
The researcher is expected to:
• plan, lead and carry out research projects and seek external funding from both national and international funders;
• develop an internationally visible research group within the field, through research applications as well as publications and presentations in renowned international forums;
• contribute to the development of inter- and transdisciplinary approaches within the Department and wider SLU through research, teaching and collaboration with academia, industry, and the wider society;
• develop pedagogical leadership;
• collaborate with other research teams within the department and wider SLU, and sharing relevant knowledge with the wider society.
The department has a parallel language work environment. The researcher will be able to carry out most of the tasks in English. However, the researcher is expected to be able to work and teach in Swedish within four years of taking up the position. The department will support the holder to achieve this.
Your profile
The applicant should hold:
• A doctoral degree in Ecology or a relevant discipline.
• An Ecology background with extensive training in social science methods.
• Interdisciplinary research expertise across Ecology, social sciences, and humanities, as evidenced by publications in both ecological and interdisciplinary/social scientific journals as first and last author.
• Extensive track record in working on subject area foci, including digital technology, video games, and technology-mediated human-nature relationships.
• Capacity to perform digital mixed-studies, including online content scraping, deep learning analysis, quantitative methods (e.g., online surveys), and qualitative methods (e.g., interviews and focus groups).
• Strong understanding of current technological issues related to the human-nature relationship and the development of digital technologies.
• Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and wider society.
• Strong international network of ongoing collaborations in the research area.
• Experience in securing research funding, particularly for interdisciplinary work.
• Desire to develop your career towards a teaching and supervisory role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and the willingness to learn Swedish.
Assessment criteria:
Applicants will be assessed primarily based on the following criteria:
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, conduct, and direct outstanding interdisciplinary research through collaboration, as evidenced by a strong publication record in both ecological and interdisciplinary/social scientific journals;
• Proven track record of successfully securing external research funding for interdisciplinary projects;
• Extensive experience with interdisciplinary research focusing on digital technology, video games, and technology-mediated human-nature relationships;
• Experience in collaborating with relevant stakeholders and wider society, including the development of activities within academia and the university level, as well as effective communication of research results to both academic and broader audiences.
Location:
Uppsala, Sweden.
Form of employment:
Indefinite-term employment. SLU may use probationary employment.
Scope:
80-100%, according to the agreement.
Start date:
As agreed.
Application:
Please submit your application before deadline 3 May 2024. You can submit your application by clicking the button below.
Union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/ 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.
Ersättning According to agreement
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Kontakt Professor
Tomas Roslin
firstname.surname@slu.se Jobbnummer 8625052