Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Microbial Ecology of Limnic Systems

Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Microbial Ecology of Limnic Systems

SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Uppsala, Sweden

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

In the assessment criteria for employment, the primary consideration should be the level of skill required for eligibility for the position. Assessment of the eligible applicant’s suitability for the employment will primarily be based on:

• completed and ongoing research in the subject area
• ability to independently initiate and conduct outstanding research
• ability to obtain external research funding in competition
• ability of planning, implementation and examination, as well as evaluation of own teaching
• supervision and examination of doctoral students
• ability to integrate research and a scientific approach in teaching
• pedagogic vision and reflection.

Furthermore, the assessment will consider the applicant’s expertise in:

• developing and leading activities and staff within academia
• developing and using modern DNA/RNA-based analytical methods
• collaborating with relevant stakeholders and society
• communicating research findings and development.

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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