Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences

Department of Water and Environment

The research at the Department of Water and Environment encompasses functional microbial ecology, aquatic ecology and biodiversity, geochemical and hydrological processes, as well as aquatic environmental chemistry and ecotoxicology, which together form a unique multidisciplinary and interactive competence center for aquatic environmental research. The department consists of approximately 150 employees and has a national mission for monitoring the environmental status of lakes and watercourses. We both develop and operate advanced laboratories for chemical and biological analyses. The department offers education in environmental analysis, biology, and chemistry at both undergraduate and advanced levels in educational programs leading to, among others, agronomy, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees.

The position is placed at the Department of Microbial Ecology. The department's laboratories are located in SLU Biocentrum (https://www.slu.se/biocentrum (https://www.slu.se/biocentrum)), which is a strong research environment that combines expertise in areas such as microbiology, chemistry, biotechnology, plant biology, and aquatic biology. At Biocentrum, state-of-the-art infrastructure is offered, including equipment for microscopy, metabolomics, and molecular biology, as well as access to additional research infrastructure within molecular biosciences through SciLifeLab (https://www.scilifelab.se (https://www.scilifelab.se)).

We collaborate with other departments at SLU, as well as nationally and internationally with several strong research environments. Through our research and environmental analysis, we contribute new socially relevant knowledge about how aquatic ecosystems change and what the changes depend on.

SLU is one of the leading centers for ecological research in the Nordic countries and offers a dynamic and prominent research environment combined with modern infrastructure, which includes field research stations and research vessels. SLU's faculty-wide initiatives create opportunities for multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research.

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Subject Description

The subject encompasses interactions between microorganisms, including viruses, and their impact on microbial evolution, diversity, and metabolic processes in limnic systems.

Job Responsibilities

The holder of the position shall within the subject of employment:

• develop and lead internationally prominent research
• develop, lead, and participate in teaching at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels
• primarily teach in microbial ecology, bioinformatics, and molecular biological analysis, but also in other educational components at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels where the subject is included.
• 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 at large
• apply for external research funding
• contribute to the strategic development of the department, faculty, and SLU
• communicate research results and other relevant subject information to the surrounding community
• perform administrative tasks within the department, faculty, and university.

Eligibility

The applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• PhD degree
• scientific competence within the subject of employment
• pedagogical competence and ability to integrate research and a scientific approach in their teaching
• good knowledge of English.

Assessment Criteria and Additional Information

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The assessment of pedagogical competence shall be given equal care as the assessment of scientific competence. The position will be offered to the qualified candidate who, after a qualitative overall assessment, is deemed to have the best conditions to carry out and develop the current job responsibilities and contribute to a positive development of the operations.

Additional Information

A position as a university lecturer at the Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences guarantees funding for independent research corresponding to 35% of a standard salary for a university lecturer at SLU. In addition, the department guarantees corresponding 15% salary funds for research, teaching, or administrative work. The remaining 50% is expected to be financed by the university lecturer through external research funding or additional teaching efforts.

Application deadline: 2025-04-28

Location: Uppsala

Extent: 100%

Employment form: Permanent

Start date: By agreement

Application: It is desirable that the application be written in English, as applications will be assessed by experts both in Sweden and abroad.

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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) plays a key role in the development of sustainable living, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between humans, animals, and ecosystems, and a responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Main locations are Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but activities are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks, and educational sites throughout the country.

SLU has over 3000 employees, 5000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover of over three billion kronor. The university invests in attractive environments on its campuses. We strive for a gender-equal and inclusive work environment where open conversations between people with different experiences lay the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position.