University Lecturer in Botany with a Focus on Cryptogam Systematics

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At the Department of Biology and Environmental Science (BioEnv), there is educational and research activity that spans from the ecosystems of the mountain world through forests, soils, and waterways all the way out to the sea. In these environments, we work with different biological organizational levels from genes via individuals and populations to communities and ecosystems. We work within ecology, evolution, physiology, systematics, and combinations of these subject areas to understand the significance of both natural and human-created biological systems and changes.

The department's activities are conducted at two different locations, GU's facilities in Natrium on Medicinaregatan 7B in Gothenburg and at the Kristineberg Marine Research Station in Fiskebäckskil. The current position is based at the facilities in Gothenburg, where Herbarium GB is located. The latter houses more than a million specimens collected from around the world and is an integral part of an international network of nearly 4,000 herbaria worldwide.

Subjects

Cryptogam Systematics

Subject Description

The subject area is the scientific study of evolutionary relationships, diversity, and classification of non-vascular plants, fungi, and algae. The area integrates fieldwork, collection management at herbaria, and modern analytical methods to understand organisms' relationships in time and space. It thus forms a foundation for taxonomy, conservation, ecology, population genetics, and related subjects. The position contributes to the department's strengths in biodiversity research and management of scientific collections, as well as engaging students at both undergraduate and advanced levels through teaching, research, and supervision.

Job Responsibilities

The lecturer position includes 60% research and teaching in cryptogam-related systematics, evolution, and conservation, as well as 40% collection management and administrative work with the collection of non-vascular plants, fungi, and algae at Herbarium GB.

Teaching and research responsibilities include, among other things:

• Teaching at undergraduate and advanced levels in taxonomy, systematics, and related subjects within non-vascular plants, algae, and/or fungi. This includes lectures, coordination of practical components, course responsibility, and supervision of theses at both undergraduate and advanced levels.
• Participation in the development and renewal of teaching, both in terms of content and form, as part of a larger teaching team.
• Development of and engagement in a long-term research program where herbarium material is an integral part, focusing on non-vascular plants, fungi, and/or algae.
• Development of collaborations with other research groups within and outside the department.
• Building and leading a research group, including applications for external research funding and publishing in high-quality scientific journals.
• Supervision of doctoral students.
• Participation in and development of projects for collaboration with society.

Collection management responsibilities include:

• Management and expansion of the collections of non-vascular plants, fungi, and algae at Herbarium GB.
• Contributing to the integration of Herbarium GB in teaching, research, and the surrounding community.
• Support for digitization and database cataloging in accordance with international standards for biological collection data.
• Support for visiting researchers and promoting collaborations with national and international institutions.
• Participation in applications for research funding and in the development of strategic goals for Herbarium GB.
• Engagement in professional work for the benefit of the scientific community.

If you do not have formal higher education pedagogical training, such training must be completed within two years of taking office. The university offers courses in higher education pedagogy.

You must be able to teach in Swedish within two years. The university offers courses in Swedish.

Eligibility

Eligibility for employment as a teacher is regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 4 and the University of Gothenburg's employment regulations.

Eligible for employment as a university lecturer in areas other than artistic activities is one who has demonstrated pedagogical skill, has obtained a doctoral degree or has equivalent scientific competence or other skills that are significant in relation to the subject matter of the employment and the tasks to be included in the employment.

Research merits in taxonomy and nomenclature for non-vascular plants, fungi, or algae, as well as some experience in collection management at herbaria and collection-based research, are required.

Employment

The employment is permanent, 100% position, located at the Department of Biology and Environmental Science. Start as soon as possible or by agreement. A probationary period may be applied.

Application

You apply for the position via the University of Gothenburg's recruitment portal by clicking the “Apply” button. You as the applicant are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is received by the university no later than the last application date.

Read more about the position and apply via: University of Gothenburg | University Lecturer in Botany with a Focus on Cryptogam Systematics (https://www.gu.se/en/about-the-university/work-with-us/vacant-positions/)

The application must be received by: [2026-02-26]

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