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Associate professor in Marine Fish Ecology

A tenure position at The Department of Ecology and Environmental Science. The department has about 160 members including 55 PhD researchers and 55 PhD students (for more information see the department’s homepage: www.emg.umu.se.

ECOCHANGE is a new governmental strategic marine research program at Umeå University (UmU) in collaboration with the Linnaeus University in Kalmar. Ecosystem dynamics in the Baltic Sea is studied in a climate change perspective. Effects of climate related changes on lower and higher trophic levels are investigated in a north-south gradient in the Baltic Sea, as well as effects on bioavailiability of pollutants and their potential to change food web function. It is an interdisciplinary project spanning from ecology and chemistry to environmental sciences.

We are looking for a person with expert knowledge in fish ecology and the role of fish in structuring ecological systems. Areas of competences include experimental fish ecology, comparative fish ecology and/or population modeling. When evaluating the candidates, particular emphasis will be put on scientific skills, but pedagogical and administrative skills, and the ability to collaborate with other researchers will also be important in the evaluation.

You should also have a proven ability to obtain external funding in the subject area and documented experience from participating in research collaborations nationally and internationally. Proven ability to lead research projects is a merit. It is a merit if you have undergone leadership and training in supervising PhD students.

Assessment grounds for appointment, see employment profile below.

The application can be submitted either electronically, should be in MS Word or PDF format or in hard-copy form and must include the following items written in English:

  • An authenticated list of qualifications/curriculum vitae (CV).
  • A publication list.
  • Copies of ten seleced articles, numbered according to the publication list,
    two copies if sent in hard-copy form.
  • Certified true copies of all relevant exams/transcripts.
  • A research plan (max 4 pages) outlining the research interests of the candidate.
  • A short description of scientific and teaching proficiency and skills in developing and managing activities and staff at an institute of higher education.
  • A short description of administrative experience.
  • A short description of aptitude in public relations and the dissemination of information on research and development projects.
  • A list of 3 referees (with contact details).
  • Additional documents that the candidate may wish to submit in support of his/her suitability for the post.

Note that in order to be considered, applications must include copies of the selected publications.

Structure for documentation of qualifications can be found at www.umu.se/personal/umu_internt/anställningsordning.htm under 4.2

Further information contact Professor Agneta Andersson, agneta.andersson@emg.umu.se, +46 (0)90 786 98 45.

Union information is available from SACO, +46-(0)90-786 53 65, SEKO, +46-(0)90-786 52 96 and ST, +46-(0)90-786 54 31.

Applications will be discarded or, if the applicant so wishes, returned two years after the position has been filled. Documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format. If you are applying to several positions with different reference numbers, you must submit a separate application for each position.

The application period for this advert has expired.

Employment profile
for an associate professor in marine fish ecology
Ref no 312-278-10

Subject field
Ecology with focus on marine fish ecology.

Qualifications
A person shall be qualified for appointment as senior lecturer if he or she

1. has completed a doctorate or has corresponding academic qualifications or some other professional skill that is of value with regard to the subject matter concerned and the duties that the position will involve,

2. has taken a course in teaching and learning in higher education or acquired corresponding knowledge in some other way, and

3. has demonstrated teaching skills.

As much attention shall be given to the assessment of teaching skills as to the assessment of other circumstances forming the basis for qualification under the first paragraph.

Assessment grounds for appointment
Assessment for the appointment of associate professors shall be based on the degree in which a candidate possesses the skill required to qualify for appointment. Furthermore, regard shall be paid to the degree in which a candidate possesses administrative and other skills of importance, taking into account the subject matter determined by the institution of higher education for the position and the duties that the position will involve. Moreover, regard shall be paid to the degree in which a candidate possesses skills in developing and managing activities and staff at the higher education institution and aptitude in interacting with the surrounding community and informing people about research and development projects.

Scientific skills must relate to degree of skill in the field of fish ecology with focus on key interactors in aquatic food webs ecosystems. Scientific and popular scientific publications are evaluated, as well as the applicants experience and potential to receive external research grants. Furthermore, the applicants will be evaluated for their communication with the scientific community e.g. participation and invitations to scientific conferences. The applicant’s collaborative ability as well independence will be assessed. Pedagogical skills bear reference to the degree of skill in both documented breadth in the subject area of biology and ecology and depth, e.g. fish ecology. Documented experience from teaching, project leading and supervision of PhD students is of great importance.

Administrative skill and skills in developing and managing activities and staff at the higher education institution relate to leadership in research and teaching and communication with the scientific community e.g. participation and invitations to scientific conferences.

Ability to interact with the surrounding community must include proven ability to contribute to information on research and development and educational subjects to the public.

Priorities of the different assessment grounds for appointment
The ranking of applicants will be based primarily on scientific proficiency. Secondary consideration will be given to teaching experience and proficiency in developing and managing activities and staff, moreover, administrative skill and aptitude in interacting with the surrounding community and informing people about research and development projects.


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