Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science

Department of Animal Bioveterinary Sciences

One Health is an integrated, unifying approach aimed at sustainably balancing and optimizing the health of people, animals, and ecosystems, recognizing that the health of humans, domestic and wild animals, plants, and the broader environment are closely interconnected and interdependent. By linking people, animals, and the environment, One Health can help address the full spectrum of disease control – from prevention to detection, preparedness, response, and management – contributing to global health. The VH Faculty hosts the platform SLU Future One Health, a strategic platform for promoting interdisciplinary research, education, and collaboration for the good health and welfare of animals and humans in sustainable ecosystems.

As a complement to the faculty-wide role of SLU Future One Health, the VH faculty is now establishing a One Health Hub from the perspective of animal husbandry. The hub has three core areas, each led by a One Health Professor: 1) Comparative Medicine: similarities and differences in biology between domestic animals and humans, 2) Antimicrobial Resistance: combating ineffective medications, and 3) Food-producing healthy animals in circular systems.

The Department of Animal Bioveterinary Sciences is part of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science and is responsible for education and research in several fundamental and applied scientific areas. These areas include anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology, toxicology, genetics, breeding, immunology, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, epizootiology, comparative medicine, food safety, bioinformatics, veterinary public health, and One Health. Our research encompasses everything from production animals to sport and companion animals, laboratory animals, and wildlife. The department's researchers work across the spectrum from molecular mechanisms and microbiology to the structure, function, and behavior of animals, and how these are affected by breeding, physical activity, husbandry, production, stress, environmental factors, and diseases.

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Subject Description

The subject of the position is One Health with a focus on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in domesticated animals (dogs, horses, cats, poultry, cattle, sheep, goats, reindeer, and pigs). The subject's research includes assessment and management of risks for the emergence and spread of AMR (in the environment, as zoonoses, and through animal food products). The subject also includes the development of treatment methods, diagnostics, prophylaxis, monitoring, and surveillance methods regarding AMR.

Job Responsibilities

The holder shall within the subject of the position:

• develop and lead internationally successful research
• develop, lead, and participate in teaching at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels
• primarily teach within the veterinary program, but also in other programs and courses at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels where the subject is included
• develop and maintain national and international networks with academia, relevant authorities, industries, organizations, and the community
• collaborate with other research groups within SLU to strengthen the university's interdisciplinary activities in the area of One Health
• seek external research funding at both national and international levels
• supervise doctoral students and veterinarians in specialist training
• actively participate in clinical teaching
• contribute to the strategic development of the department, faculty, and SLU
• communicate research results and other relevant subject information to the surrounding community
• assess and communicate benefits, costs, and risks regarding AMR
• perform administrative tasks within the department, faculty, and university
• achieve proficiency in Swedish as a working language within four years.

The department has a bilingual work environment. The professor will be able to perform most of their tasks in English. As a government authority, the university has Swedish as its main language according to the Language Act requirements, and the holder is expected to be able to work in Swedish within four years from the start of the position. The department will support the holder in achieving this.

Eligibility, Assessment Criteria, and Additional Information

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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 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 across the country.

SLU has over 3000 employees, 5000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover of over three billion SEK. 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. Therefore, we welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position.