Department of Animal Biosciences

One Health is an integrated, unifying approach that aims to sustainably balance and optimize the health of people, animals, and ecosystems. It recognizes that the health of humans, domestic and wild animals, plants, and the wider environment are closely linked and interdependent. By linking humans, animals, and the environment, One Health can help to address the full spectrum of disease control – from prevention to detection, preparedness, response, and management – and contribute to global health security. The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (VH Faculty) hosts SLU Future One Health, a strategic platform for the whole university for interdisciplinary research, education, and collaboration for good health and welfare for animals and humans in sustainable ecosystems.

As a complement to SLU Future One Health, the VH faculty will establish a One Health Hub linked to animal husbandry. The Hub will have three core areas with One Health Professors: 1) comparative medicine: similarities and differences in biology between domestic animals and humans; 2) antimicrobial resistance: keeping antimicrobials effective; and 3) healthy food-producing animals in circular systems.

The Department of Animal Biosciences (HBIO) is part of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science and is responsible for education and research in several basic and applied 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 (VPH), and One Health. Our research covers everything from production animals to sports and pet animals, laboratory animals, and wild animals. The department's researchers work on the entire scale from molecular mechanisms and microbiology to the structure, function, and behavior of animals, and how these are affected by breeding, physical activity, care, production, stress, environmental factors, and diseases.

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Subject Description

The subject is One Health with a focus on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in domesticated animals (dogs, cats, horses, poultry, cattle, sheep, goats, reindeer, and pigs). The subject's research areas include assessment and management of risks for the emergence and transmission of AMR (in the environment, as a zoonosis, and through foods of animal origin) as well as the development of treatment methods, diagnostics, prophylaxes, monitoring, and surveillance regarding AMR.

Duties

The applicant will be expected to:

• develop and lead internationally successful research;
• develop, lead, and participate in teaching at first, second, and third cycle levels;
• primarily teach in the veterinary program, in addition to other programs at first, second, and third cycle levels covering the subject;
• develop and maintain national and international networks with academia, the relevant public authorities, industry, organizations, and society at large;
• collaborate with other SLU research teams to strengthen interdisciplinary One Health activities at the university;
• apply for external research funding from both national and international sources;
• supervise doctoral students and residents undergoing specialist training;
• actively participate in clinical teaching;
• contribute to the strategic development of the department, faculty, and SLU;
• communicate research findings and other relevant information to society at large;
• assess and communicate benefits, costs, and risks associated with AMR;
• perform administrative duties within the department, faculty, and university;
• be able to use Swedish as the working language within four years.

The department uses Swedish and English in parallel. 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, Grounds of Assessment, and Other Information

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Application Deadline: 2025-04-28

Place of Work: Uppsala

Extent: 100%

Form of Employment: Permanent employment

Starting Date: By agreement.

Application:

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The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development of sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals, and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala; however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests, and teaching sites throughout Sweden.

SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterized by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity, and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.