Associate professor in Molecular Animal Physiology - Befattningen är under tillsättning eller redan tillsatt, och det är inte längre möjligt att lämna in en ansökan

The Department of Molecular biology is looking for an Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in the field of molecular animal physiology. The applicant will conduct independent research, actively participate in postgraduate education and teach in the subject area. We welcome your application no later than February 7, 2022.

Duties

The employment assignments relate to research and teaching in the field of molecular physiology. The applicant shall conduct independent research and education at the doctoral level in molecular physiology with a focus on cellular and molecular processes in an organ or in an organism that control metabolism. The research should include cell and animal models and it should be based hypothesis driven research with significant experimental elements, which may include quantitative methods. Additionally, the applicant should teach and examine undergraduate students and be a representative for the subject area molecular physiology. Teaching duties may also apply to responsibility for the development of courses related to the subject as well as responsibility for educational programs. The tasks may also include administrative and organizational tasks within the department and the faculty.

For a non-Swedish speaking successful applicant, they are expected to acquire spoken Swedish to an adequate level within a three-year period in order to, for example, be able to participate in administrative planning within the faculty.

Eligibility requirements

According to Chapter 4, Section 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance, a person shall be qualified for appointment as associate professor/senior lecturer if he or she within an area has demonstrated educational expertise and holds a doctorate or has attained equivalent academic competence or other professional skills relevant with regard to the subject area of the appointment and its associated duties.

Documented experience of modern cell and molecular biological methods to address research questions in the area is a requirement.

Assessment criteria and their weight

The assessment criteria for appointment as a associate professor/senior lecturer shall be the degree of the expertise required as a qualification for employment. As much attention shall be given to the assessment of teaching expertise as to the assessment of scientific expertise.

When selecting applicants for the position, the following weighting of each skill aspect shall apply:

Scientific skill 70%, pedagogical skill 20%, administrative skill, and skill to lead and develop activities and staff at the university, 10%. In addition, the ability to interact with the surrounding society and to inform about research and development work will be taken into account.

Scientific expertise

Scientific expertise shall be demonstrated through independent scientific productivity. The criteria for assessment are:

• breadth and depth of research – quality and scope
• originality of research
• productivity
• contributions to the international research community
• assignments within the research community
• the ability to competitively obtain external research funding
• collaboration with the surrounding society

The degree of scientific skill will primarily be assessed on the basis of the ability to plan and lead research and education at research level.

Particular emphasis will be placed on independent research efforts in molecular physiology with a focus on animal and cell models to understand cellular and molecular processes that control metabolic states and functions of organs and organisms, as well as the timeliness, quality and originality of scientific research efforts.

Great emphasis is placed on scientific work published in internationally reputable scientific journals, in which the applicant has played a prominent role, as well as the ability to successfully compete for external research funding.

Applicants with a research profile that is linked to and / or complements the department's research activities are given priority.

Pedagogical expertise

The pedagogical expertise for employment as associate professor should be demonstrated by documented experience of teaching with a scientific foundation at university level. The criteria for evaluation are:

• an ability to plan, implement and evaluate teaching and an ability to supervise and examine students at every level of education
• an ability to vary teaching methods and examination formats in relation to anticipated study results and the nature of the subject
• experience of collaboration with the surrounding society in planning and implementation of education
• participation in the development of learning environments, teaching aids and study resources
• a reflective approach to student learning and one’s own role as a teacher

Pedagogical skills should refer to the subject area animal and cell physiology at different levels of education. Documented good ability to be responsible for, plan, implement and evaluate teaching as well as supervision and examination is a merit.

Pedagogical expertise can be attained through education in university pedagogy, other education of relevance for teaching at a university level or documented and proven experience teaching at the university level.

Further qualifications

A general basis for assessment for all teaching categories is both good cooperative skills and the expertise and suitability in general required to complete the work duties satisfactorily.

Administrative expertise refers to the ability to lead and initiate research activities as well as the ability to carry out administrative tasks at department and faculty level.

The expertise to lead and develop operations and personnel may have been demonstrated through experience in recruiting and managing personnel and operations, experience in assignments as a manager or equivalent.

Application

The application should preferably be written in English, and include the following items:

1. A personal cover letter, including contact details, where you briefly describe how you meet the specified requirements (max 2 pages)
2. Certified copies of relevant university degrees and diplomas
3. Copies of five research publications relevant to the position, numbered according to the publication list
4. Attachments to a pedagogical portfolio (see p. 3.5 in Umu Application template)
5. CV/Umu Application template
   Fill in the application template (word). Submit it attached to your application in the Varbi system as your CV. Following information must be provided in the application template:
   • basic information
   • an account of a) research experience or b) artistic expertise (including a list of articles published and a brief research plan)
   • an account of pedagogical experience and activities
   • an account of experiences of developing and managing activities and staff
   • an account of experiences regarding interacting with the surrounding society and popularizing science
   • references, including contact details

See instructions for what to include in the application, as well as how to describe scientific and educational activities (pdf)

Applications should be made via e-recruitment system Varbi and be received no later than 2022-02-07.

More information

More information regarding the position can be sought from associate professor Mattias Alenius mattias.alenius@umu.se, associate professor Lena Svensson 070-3574860, lena.svensson@umu.se, and from the Deputy Head of Department at the Department of Molecular Biology, professor Matthew Francis 090-7856752, matthew.francis@umu.se.

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