Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Plant Physiology
SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Uppsala, Sweden
Subject area
The subject encompasses physiological and molecular processes controlling plant growth, development and interactions with the surrounding environment.
Duties
The candidate should within the subject area:
- develop and lead internationally outstanding research
- develop, lead and participate in teaching at first, second and third cycle level
- supervise doctoral students
- collaborate with other research groups within SLU to strengthen the university's interdisciplinary activities
- develop and maintain national and international networks with academia, relevant authorities, industries, organizations and society in general
- apply for external research funds
- contribute to the strategic development of the department, faculty and SLU
- communicate research results and other relevant subject information to the surrounding community
- carry out administrative tasks within the department, the faculty and the university
Qualifications
The applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- PhD or have equivalent academic qualifications
- 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
In the assessment criteria for employment, the primary consideration should be the level of skill required for eligibility for the position. When assessing the research expertise, the following will be assessed:
- completed and ongoing research in the subject area
- ability to independently initiate and conduct outstanding research
- ability to obtain external research funds in competition
- When assessing the teaching expertise, the following will be assessed:
- planning, implementation, examination and evaluation of own teaching
- supervision and examination of doctoral students
- ability to integrate research and a scientific approach into pedagogical work
- the candidate’s pedagogical vision and personal reflection
The following skills will also be assessed:
- ability to develop and lead activities and staff within the academy
- collaborations with external stakeholders and the surrounding community
- ability to communicate research and development work
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.
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