Senior Lecturer in Forage-based Production Systems for Cattle

Senior Lecturer in Forage-based Production Systems for Cattle

SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Umeå, Sweden

Subject description

The subject of the position is sustainable production systems for cattle based on forage and grazing, which includes feed quality, nutrition, and animal husbandry. The focus is on improving resource efficiency and adopting a systems perspective.

Duties

The applicant will be expected to:

• develop and lead internationally successful research within the subject under northern Swedish conditions;
• develop, lead and participate in teaching at first, second and third cycle level;
• primarily teach within animal sciences, in addition to other components at first, second and third cycle level covering the subject;
• develop and maintain national and international networks with academia, the relevant public authorities, industry, organisations and society at large;
• collaborate with other SLU research teams to strengthen interdisciplinary activities at the university;
• apply for external research funding from both national and international sources;
• supervise doctoral students;
• 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:

• 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 have 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.