Senior lecturer/Associate Professor* in Food Biotechnology

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet; Uppsala kommun; On-site; SEK 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet in Uppsala is seeking an Associate Professor (University Senior Lecturer) in Food Biotechnology. The role focuses on research and teaching in food science, microbiology, and biotechnology, with administrative responsibilities and the expectation to learn Swedish.

The successful candidate will lead research projects, teach across academic levels, supervise doctoral students, and collaborate within and outside the university. The position offers permanent employment, starting by agreement, and is set in a parallel-language working environment.

Qualifications

• Research expertise in food biotechnology.
• Teaching expertise at all academic levels.
• Excellent proficiency in English.
• Ability to learn Swedish within four years.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead internationally successful research.
• Teach food science, microbiology, and biotechnology.
• Supervise doctoral students and contribute to postgraduate development.
• Collaborate with other research teams at SLU.
• Apply for external research funding.
• Communicate research findings to society.
• Perform administrative duties.

Job description

Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences, Department of Molecular Sciences

The Department of Molecular Sciences at SLU Uppsala is seeking an Associate Professor (University Senior Lecturer) in Food Biotechnology.

Subject area

The subject area encompasses food biotechnology, with a focus on the conversion of raw materials into food products primarily through the metabolic activity of microorganisms.

Duties

• Develop and lead internationally successful research
• Develop, lead and participate in teaching at first, second and third cycle level
• Primarily teach in the areas of food science, microbiology, and biotechnology, as well as contribute to other teaching activities at first, second and third cycle level
• Supervise doctoral students and contribute to the development of the postgraduate subjects biology and food science
• Collaborate with other SLU research teams in order to strengthen interdisciplinary activities at the university
• Develop and maintain national and international networks with academia, relevant public authorities, industry, organisations and society at large
• Apply for external research funding
• 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

• Research expertise in the subject area
• Teaching expertise and ability to integrate research and a scientific approach into teaching
• Excellent proficiency in English

The department operates in a parallel-language working environment. The Senior Lecturer will be able to perform most of their duties in English. However, as a public authority, the university is required under the Language Act to use Swedish as its principal language, and the appointee is therefore expected to acquire sufficient proficiency in Swedish to communicate effectively within four years of taking up the position. The department will provide support to enable the appointee to achieve this.

Application deadline

2026-08-03

Place of work

Uppsala

Extent

100%

Form of employment

Permanent employment

Starting date

By agreement.