Professor of Soil and Environmental Physics

Uppsala
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Om jobbet:Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences
Department of Soil and EnvironmentNote: This advertisement is abbreviated to fit in Platsbanken's recruitment tool. To view the ad in its entirety, please visit Jobs and vacancies at SLU | Externwebben.Read more about the department here.
Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU here.Subject descriptionThe subject area Soil and Environmental Physics deals with soil physical properties and processes in the context of the soil-plant-atmosphere system.DutiesThe candidate should within the subject area

develop and lead internationally successful research
develop, strategically lead and participate in teaching at first, second and third cycle level, primarily in soil physics and general soil science
supervise doctoral students
collaborate with other SLU research teams in order to strengthen interdisciplinary activities at the university
develop and maintain national and international networks with academia, relevant public authorities, industry, organisations and society at large
apply for external research funding
contribute to the strategic development of the department, faculty and SLU
communicate research findings and other relevant information to society at large

The professor is expected to lead a research group that currently links experimental work with process modelling of different parts of the soil system (physical, biological, chemical, etc.), and where soil physics is combined with other disciplines within ecosystem science. The assignment may include administrative tasks such as budget and personnel responsibility.Swedish and English are used in parallel at the department. 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.EligibilityThe applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:

PhD and the qualifications required for appointment as associate professor (docent) or equivalent
research expertise in the subject area
teaching expertise and ability to integrate research and a scientific approach into teaching
good knowledge of English

Assessment criteriaIn the assessment criteria for employment, the primary consideration should be the level of skill required for eligibility for the position. Assessment of the eligible applicant's suitability for the employment will primarily be based on:

completed and ongoing research in the subject area
ability to independently initiate and conduct outstanding research
ability to obtain external research funding in competition
ability of planning, implementation, and examination, as well as evaluation of own teaching
supervision and examination of doctoral students
pedagogic vision and reflection

Furthermore, the assessment will consider the applicant's expertise in:

developing and leading activities and staff within academia
collaborating with relevant stakeholders and society
communicating research findings and development

It is considered to be of merit if the applicant has documented experience in linking experimental work with process modelling of different parts of the soil system (physical, biological, chemical etc.).As much attention must be given to the assessment of teaching expertise as to the assessment of research expertise. The position will be offered to the eligible candidate who, following a qualitative comprehensive assessment is deemed to have the best qualifications set to conduct and develop the duties in question, and contribute to the positive development of the organisation.This position offers the vibrant research climate at SLU. The benefits of the position include Swedish family health care provisions, parenting support including generous paid leave of absence policies that allow both parents to care for newborns and toddlers. Additionally Sweden has a well-established pre-school structure as well as an educational system that provides no-cost education through university studies. Find out more facts and stories about Sweden at Located in the greater Stockholm region, the city of Uppsala has a rich history and culture, and is a true academic and cultural hub. Find out more about moving, living and working here atApplication deadline:
2025-09-15Place of work:
UppsalaExtent:
100%Form of employment:
Permanent employmentStarting date:
By agreement.Application:
For the guidance of your application, there is SLU's appointment procedure for teachers at SLU and General assessment criteria for the appointment of teachers, which you can read here.Please apply by clicking the apply-button below.Academic union representatives: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 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 characterised 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.

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