Senior lecturer/Associate professor* in microbial ecology of limnic systems
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Högskolejobb / Uppsala
2025-03-11
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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.
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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
• supervise doctoral students
• 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
Eligibility
The applicant must meet the following qualification requirements:
• 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 and other information
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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.seLocated 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/Application deadline:
2025-04-28
Place of work:
Uppsala
Extent:
100%
Form of employment:
Permanent employment
Starting date:
By agreement.
Application:
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Arbetsgivare Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (org.nr 202100-2817),
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Kontakt Head of Department, Professor
Lars Sonesten
lars.sonesten@slu.se Jobbnummer 9215001