Professor of Bioenergy Technology and Systems

Professor of Bioenergy Technology and Systems

SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Uppsala, Sweden

Subject description

The subject covers technologies and systems related to the sustainable design of bioenergy systems.

Duties

Within the subject area of the position, the professor is expected to:

• develop, lead, and publish internationally recognised research;
• develop, lead, and participate in teaching at first, second and third cycle level;
• supervise PhD students and postdoctoral researchers;
• collaborate with other research groups at SLU to strengthen the university’s interdisciplinary activities;
• establish and maintain national and international academic networks and engage with relevant authorities, industries, organisations, and broader society;
• actively seek national and international research funding;
• contribute to the strategic development of the department, faculty, and SLU;
• communicate research findings and other relevant subject-related information to the wider public.

The professor is expected to lead a research group, which includes administrative responsibilities such as budget and personnel management.

Swedish and English are used in parallel at the department. The professor should be able to perform the majority of their tasks in English. However, as a public authority, the university has Swedish as its main language according to the requirements of the Language Act and the professor must be able to communicate in Swedish within four years of beginning the position. The department will provide support with language learning [if relevant to the position.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following qualification requirements:

• PhD and the qualifications required for appointment as associate professor (docent), or equivalent scientific competence, in a subject area with a natural science or engineering orientation;
• research expertise in the subject area;
• teaching expertise and ability to integrate research and a scientific approach into teaching;
• good knowledge of English.

Grounds of assessment

In the appointment process, primary consideration will be given to the degree of proficiency required for eligibility. The assessment of the qualified applicant’s suitability for the position will primarily be based on:

• completed and ongoing research in the subject area;
• ability to independently initiate and conduct outstanding research;
• research vision with relevance and development potential for the subject;
• 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;
• pedagogic vision and reflection.

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

• developing and leading activities and staff within academia;
• collaborating with relevant stakeholders and society;
• communicating research findings and development.

Experience or knowledge of Nordic and European energy systems is considered an asset.

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