Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science

Department of Animal Bioscience

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, epizootology, comparative medicine, food safety, bioinformatics, 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

Veterinary bacteriology includes how pathogenic bacteria function, acquire new properties, and spread in sport, companion, and food animals (horse, dog, cat, cattle, goat, sheep, pig, poultry, and farmed fish). The subject includes studies of pathogenic bacteria where traditional and molecular biological methods are used to clarify the origin of bacterial infections, pathogenesis, and development of resistance in bacteria. The subject also includes pathogenic bacteria in the field of food microbiology. Diagnostics and development of preventive measures such as vaccines are also included.

Duties

The applicant will be expected to:

• develop and lead internationally successful research within the subject;
• develop, lead, and participate in teaching at first, second, and third cycle level;
• primarily teach within the veterinary and veterinary nurse programs, in addition to other components at first, second, and third cycle level covering the subject;
• develop teaching methods and the use of digital tools in teaching, in particular the maintenance and development of the database VetBact;
• collaborate with other SLU research teams to strengthen interdisciplinary activities at the university;
• contribute to the strategic development of the department, faculty, and SLU;
• develop and maintain national and international networks with academia, relevant public authorities, industries, organizations, and society at large;
• apply for external research funding from both national and international sources;
• supervise doctoral students and Bachelor’s students undergoing specialist training;
• actively participate in clinical work and teaching;
• 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 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;
• have Swedish as working language;

Grounds of assessment and other information

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Application deadline: 2026-02-09

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 for 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 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover of over SEK 4.5 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.