Associate Professor in Molecular Physiology with focus on Mammalian Metabolism

SciLifeLab Group

Stockholms kommun

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SEK 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic interaction between higher education and research

Favourable working conditions

International environment

Job summary

SciLifeLab Group is seeking an Associate Professor in Molecular Physiology with a focus on Mammalian Metabolism to lead a research group and contribute to teaching and supervision. The successful candidate should possess a doctoral degree and demonstrated teaching abilities. Responsibilities include conducting research relevant to molecular physiology and developing teaching strategies. The role offers an opportunity to work in an international environment at Stockholm University, which is located in a beautiful setting with good transport links.

Qualifications

Demonstrated good teaching skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively.
Completed training in teaching and learning in higher education is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Lead a research group in molecular physiology.
Conduct experimental research on mammalian metabolism.
Teach and supervise students.

Skills

Teaching skills

Research expertise in molecular physiology

Ability to develop and lead activities and staff

Education

Doctoral degree or equivalent research expertise

Job description

Associate Professor in Molecular Physiology with focus on Mammalian Metabolism

SciLifeLab / Careers / Associate Professor in Molecular Physiology with focus on Mammalian Metabolism

The Department of Molecular Biosciences, The Wenner-Gren Institute (MBW), conducts experimental basic research in molecular cell biology, integrative biology, and infection and immunobiology. The research is characterized by modern and advanced methodologies, and the research environment has a strong international profile and is affiliated with SciLifeLab (Solna). The department offers education at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. MBW is one of the larger departments within the Faculty of Science at Stockholm University, with 30 research groups and approximately 180 employees, of whom about 50 are doctoral students.
More information about MBW is available atwww.su.se/mbw .

Stockholm University conducts internationally competitive research in molecular physiology. MBW intends to strengthen and further develop its research and education in this area. The department has purpose-built infrastructure for advanced metabolic studies in mouse and rat models. The successful candidate is expected to lead a research group in molecular physiology and conduct experimental research with the aim of understanding mammalian metabolism at a molecular mechanistic level. We are seeking an outstanding researcher who can be integrated into the existing research environment.

Molecular physiology with focus on mammalian metabolism.

Molecular physiology includes mechanistic studies of mammalian metabolism.

Main responsibilities

Research, teaching and supervision.

Qualification requirements

In order to qualify for the position as associate professor, the applicant must have demonstrated good teaching skills and have a doctoral degree, or equivalent research expertise, of relevance to the subject area and the main responsibilities of the position.

All teaching positions at Stockholm University require the ability to collaborate and the general ability and suitability to perform one’s duties.

Assessment criteria

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research and teaching skills. The assessment of research skills will focus primarily on merits within the subject area of the
position.

The following will also be considered:

the ability to develop and lead activities and staff

In the case of otherwise similar qualifications, the following criteria will be used to distinguish between candidates:

teaching experience within the subject area of the position.

Teaching and learning in higher education

Completed training in teaching and learning in higher education, or equivalent knowledge, is an advantage. An applicant who has not completed at least 15 credits of teaching and learning in higher education and is not considered to have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge should undergo such training within the first two years of employment.

Additional information

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

Proficiency in Swedish is not a requirement at the time of appointment, but the candidate should be able to carry out teaching and administrative duties that require good command of Swedish within a couple of years of employment.

We offer

With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favourable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good transport links to the city.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of the Department, Professor Eva Sverremark-Ekström,eva.sverremark@su.se .

Apply for the position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the University’s instructions, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

We would appreciate it if your application is written in English. Since it will be examined by international experts, English is the working language.

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Type of employment

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Contract type Full time

Salary Individual salary setting

Number of positions

Number of positions 1

Full-time equivalent 100 %

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City Stockholm

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