Professor of Soil and Environmental Physics

Professor of Soil and Environmental Physics

SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Uppsala, Sweden

Subject description

The subject area Soil and Environmental Physics deals with soil physical properties and processes in the context of the soil-plant-atmosphere system.

Duties

The candidate should within the subject area:

• develop and lead internationally successful research;
• develop, strategically lead and participate in teaching at first, second and third cycle level, primarily in soil physics and general soil science;
• 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.

The professor is expected to lead a research group that currently links experimental work with process modelling of different parts of the soil system (physical, biological, chemical, etc.), and where soil physics is combined with other disciplines within ecosystem science. The assignment may include administrative tasks such as budget and personnel responsibility.

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 use Swedish as their working language within four years of beginning the position. The department will provide support with language learning.

Eligibility

The applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• PhD and the qualifications required for appointment as associate professor (docent) or equivalent;
• 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;
• 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.

It is considered to be of merit if the applicant has documented experience in linking experimental work with process modelling of different parts of the soil system (physical, biological, chemical etc.).

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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