Senior lecturer/Associate professor *in Veterinary Bacteriology
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Högskolejobb / Uppsala
2025-12-18
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Department of Animal Bioscience
The Department of Animal Biosciences (HBIO) is part of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science and is responsible for education and research in several basic and applied areas. These areas include anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology, toxicology, genetics, breeding, immunology, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, epizootology, comparative medicine, food safety, bioinformatics and One Health. Our research covers everything from production animals to sports and pet animals, laboratory animals and wild animals. The department's researchers work on the entire scale from molecular mechanisms and microbiology to the structure, function and behaviour of animals, and how these are affected by breeding, physical activity, care, production, stress, environmental factors and diseases.
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Subject description
Veterinary bacteriology includes how pathogenic bacteria function, acquire new properties and spread in sport, companion and food animals (horse, dog, cat, cattle, goat, sheep, pig, poultry and farmed fish). The subject includes studies of pathogenic bacteria where traditional and molecular biological methods are used to clarify the origin of bacterial infections, pathogenesis and development of resistance in bacteria. The subject also includes pathogenic bacteria in the field of food microbiology. Diagnostics and development of preventive measures such as vaccines are also included.
Duties
The applicant will be expected to:
• develop and lead internationally successful research within the subject;
• develop, lead and participate in teaching at at first, second and third cycle level;
• primarily teach within the veterinary and veterinary nurse programs, in addition to other components at first, second and third cycle level covering the subject;
• develop teaching methods and the use of digital tools in teaching, in particular the maintenance and development of the database VetBact;
• collaborate with other SLU research teams to strengthen interdisciplinary activities at the university;
• contribute to the strategic development of the department, faculty and SLU;
• develop and maintain national and international networks with academia, relevant public authorities, industries, organisations and society at large;
• apply for external research funding from both national and international sources;
• supervise doctoral students and Bachelor's students undergoing specialist training;
• actively participate in clinical work and teaching;
• communicate research findings and other relevant information to society at large;
• perform administrative duties within the department, faculty and university;
Eligibility
The applicant must:
• have successfully completed a doctoral degree or have the equivalent academic qualifications within a subject relevant to the position;
• demonstrate research expertise in the subject for the appointment;
• demonstrate teaching expertise and the ability to integrate research and a scientific approach into their teaching;
• have experience of teaching at first, second and third cycle level;
• have good knowledge of English;
• have Swedish as working language;
Grounds of assessment and other information
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Application deadline:
2026-02-09
Place of work:
Uppsala
Extent:
100%
Form of employment:
Permanent employment
Starting date:
By agreement.
Application:
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Academic union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/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 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 4,5 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.
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Arbetsgivare Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (org.nr 202100-2817),
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Kontakt Faculty Administrative Officer
Eva Enström
eva.enstrom@slu.se Jobbnummer 9653547