Senior Lecturer in Hydrogeochemistry

Senior Lecturer in Hydrogeochemistry at the Department of Applied Environmental Science (ITM). Reference number SU 612-3713-12. Deadline for applications: April 30, 2013.

Swedish “universitetslektor”; tenured position approximately equivalent to Senior Lecturer (UK) or Associate Professor (US)

The Department of Applied Environmental Science (ITM) at Stockholm University (www.itm.su.se) has a strong research focus (>100 peer-reviewed articles per year) spanning from environmental chemistry and toxicology to atmospheric science and biogeochemistry. The units for atmospheric science and biogeochemistry emphasize the study of aerosols and carbon-climate links at high latitudes. Permafrost carbon dynamics is an area where ITM scientists, together with partners throughout the research environment, are active. Moreover, anthropogenic impacts on the environment of the Baltic Sea and its catchment are research foci at ITM.

Subject: Hydrogeochemistry.

Subject description: Hydrogeochemistry in this context means large scale studies of carbon, nutrients, and trace elements in aquatic systems along the land-sea continuum.

Main tasks: Research, teaching and supervision. Responsibilities include leading and developing a biogeochemistry laboratory.

Required qualifications: Specific qualifications required to be considered as a candidate for employment as a senior lecturer include a PhD or a corresponding level of scientific competence within the subject area of the position, documented teaching proficiency, and the necessary general qualifications.

General qualifications include the ability to collaborate and the professional skills to perform all the duties of the position.

Teaching and learning theory: Higher education in teaching theory, or corresponding knowledge obtained in another manner, is to be given credit. Candidates lacking formal advanced education in teaching theory corresponding to a minimum of 7.5 higher education credits and who are judged not in possession of corresponding teaching skills must pursue such studies during the first two years of employment.

Assessment criteria: In the appointment process special consideration will be given to scientific and teaching proficiency, which will be weighted equally. Assessment of scientific proficiency will primarily focus on merits within the subject area of the position. Proficiency in developing and leading a research group will also be considered.

When merits are judged to be similar according to the general criteria, the following will be distinguishing: experience in leading laboratory work.

Additional information: Since most lecturers and professors at the Faculty of Science are men, applications from women are particularly welcome.

Criteria for assessment of scientific and teaching proficiency within the Faculty of Science: www.science.su.se

Further information about the position can be obtained from Head of Department Michael McLachlan michael.mclachlan@itm.su.se telephone +46 (0)8 6747228 and the Biogeochemistry Unit head Christoph Humborgchristoph.humborg@itm.su.se telephone +46 (0)8 674 7668.

Administrative coordinator Carina Nymark carina.nymark@su.se telephone +46 (0)8 16 1767 will provide further information about the application and appointment procedure if required.

Trade union representatives: Anqi Lindblom-Ahlm (SACO), Lisbeth Häggberg (Fackförbundet ST) telephone +46 (0)8 16 2000 (switchboard) and Gunnar Stenberg (SEKO) telephone +46 (0)70-316 4341.

In order to apply for this position please use the Stockholm University web-based application form.

To application form

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application follows the template and that it is submitted before application deadline.

Further information
Stockholm University: www.su.se/english
Department of Applied Environmental Science: www.itm.su.se
Faculty of Science: www.science.su.se and Assessment criteria

Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.