Professor of large animal surgery

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet; Uppsala kommun; On-site; SEK 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet is seeking a specialist in large animal surgery, particularly in horses, ruminants, and pigs. The role involves leading research, teaching at various educational levels, and developing networks within academia and industry. Candidates must have a Degree of Master of Science in Veterinary Medicine, be licensed or eligible to practice in Sweden, and possess research and teaching experience. Good English proficiency is required. Join a dynamic institution dedicated to veterinary excellence with opportunities for collaboration and funding applications.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Sweden or able to obtain a license.
• Research expertise in large animal surgery.
• Teaching expertise and ability to integrate research into teaching.
• Clinical experience relevant to the position.
• Good knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead internationally successful research.
• Participate in teaching at all educational levels.
• Maintain national and international academic networks.
• Collaborate with various research teams.
• Apply for external research funding.
• Supervise doctoral students and residents.
• Participate actively in clinical work and teaching.
• Contribute to department and university strategy.
• Communicate research findings to society.
• Perform administrative duties within the university.

Education

Degree of Master of Science in Veterinary Medicine

Doctoral degree or equivalent academic qualifications

Job description

Subject description

The subject is large animal surgery with a focus on horses but also includes ruminants and pigs.

Duties

• develop and lead internationally successful research;
• develop, lead and participate in teaching at first, second and third cycle level;
• develop and maintain national and international networks with academia, the relevant public authorities, industry, organisations and society at large;
• collaborate with other SLU research teams to strengthen interdisciplinary activities at the university;
• apply for external research funding from both national and international sources;
• supervise doctoral students and residents undergoing specialist training;
• actively participate in clinical work and teaching;
• 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, faculty and university.

Eligibility

• have a Degree of Master of Science in Veterinary Medicine;
• be licensed to practise veterinary medicine in Sweden, alternatively be entitled to obtain such a licence in accordance with the relevant legislation, regulations and directives*;
• have successfully completed a doctoral degree or have the equivalent academic qualifications, as well as hold the qualifications required for appointment as a docent;
• demonstrate research expertise in the subject;
• demonstrate teaching expertise and have the ability to integrate research and a scientific approach into their teaching;
• have proven clinical experience in a subject field relevant to the position;
• have good knowledge of English.

*Act (https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-lagar/dokument/svensk-forfattningssamling/lag-2009302-om-verksamhet-inom-djurens-halso-_sfs-2009-302#K3) on Activities within Animal Healthcare, Chapter 3. Eligibility regulations.

https://jordbruksverket.se/djur/personal-och-vardgivare-inom-djurens-halso--och-sjukvard/veterinara-forfattningshandboken#c-behorighet-veterinarinstruktion C23, Swedish Board of Agriculture’s regulations and general advice on eligibility requirements for veterinary care staff (https://jvdoc.sharepoint.com/sites/sjvfs/Shared%20Documents/2016_9/2020-024.pdf?ga=1), Chapter 2. Eligibility to practise as a veterinary surgeon. https://jordbruksverket.se/languages/english/swedish-board-of-agriculture/animal-health-staff/veterinarian/veterinary-surgeon

Directive https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02005L0036-20160524&from=EN#tocId58 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications.