Senior Lecturer in Bioenergy Technology

Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences

Department of Energy and Technology

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is a world-class university in the bio- and environmental sciences, with a vision to play a key role in advancing sustainable living through science and education. SLU offers an attractive research environment distinguished by its uniquely broad and internationally leading research, with excellent opportunities for multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration with research groups in the social sciences, economics, engineering, and natural sciences.

The Department of Energy and Technology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences conducts research and education on technologies and systems for the production, conversion, and utilization of biomass and other biological resources. The department’s activities include the development of technical processes as well as energy and circular systems, along with the analysis of environmental impacts from a systems perspective, in close collaboration with society and industry. Bioenergy constitutes a core area, where research spans from the properties of biomass to processes for conversion into heat, electricity, and transport fuels. The work is experimental in nature, linking fundamental studies with practical applications. The department maintains established collaborations with, among others, the biogas group at the Department of Molecular Sciences and the research institute RISE. Activities are carried out in close interdisciplinary collaboration with a focus on the development of sustainable energy systems. Teaching is primarily conducted within the MSc in Engineering programmes in Energy Systems and Bioresource Systems. Courses include Bioenergy – Technology and Systems (10 credits), Energy Systems Planning (10 credits), as well as project courses and degree projects in energy systems. In addition, the new MSc in Engineering programme in Bioresource Systems will include an energy track running throughout the programme.

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Subject description

The subject encompasses the development of resource-efficient and environmentally sustainable technologies for the supply and conversion of biomass into heat, electricity, and transport fuels.

Duties

The 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 teach bioenergy within the MSc in Engineering programmes offered wholly or partly by SLU, but also contribute to other educational components at first, second and third cycle level where the subject is included
• supervise doctoral students
• 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
• perform administrative duties within the department, the faculty, and the university
• be able to teach in Swedish within four years

Swedish and English are used in parallel at the department. The senior lecturer 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.

Eligibility

The applicant must meet the following qualification requirements:

• PhD or equivalent scientific competence
• research expertise in the field of technologies for the supply and conversion of biomass into heat, electricity, and transport fuels
• teaching expertise and ability to integrate research and a scientific approach into teaching
• good knowledge of English

Assessment criteria

In 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:

• a record of completed research contributions and ongoing research within technologies for the supply and conversion of biomass into heat, electricity, and transport fuels
• 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
• the ability to integrate research and a scientific approach into teaching and pedagogical practice
• pedagogic vision and reflection

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

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

It is particularly meritorious if the applicant has knowledge of Nordic energy systems. Proficiency in Swedish or another Scandinavian language is also considered an advantage

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.

 Additional information

* Swedish “universitetslektor”, a tenured position approximately equivalent to senior lecturer (UK) or associate professor (US). The applicant who is offered this employment at SLU will be employed as senior lecturer.

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 www.sweden.se 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 at https://internationalhub.uppsala.se/