Senior Lecturer: Digital Agriculture & Automation

SLU; Uppsala kommun; On-site; SEK 558,000 - 781,200; Full time

Job summary

SLU in Uppsala seeks a Senior Lecturer in Digitalisation of Agriculture to lead research and education in agricultural technology. The successful candidate will develop research focused on efficient and sustainable agriculture, primarily teaching in MSc Engineering programmes, while effectively collaborating with academia and industry.

Strong research and teaching expertise is required, along with the ability to communicate in English and Swedish. An advantageous background in autonomous field robots will enhance the candidate's competitiveness.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent scientific competence.
• Research expertise in the subject area.
• Teaching expertise and ability to integrate research into teaching.
• Good knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead research in crop production.
• Teach at first, second and third cycle levels.
• Participate in educational components.
• Develop national and international networks.
• Apply for external research funding.
• Contribute to strategic development.

Skills

Research expertise

Teaching expertise

Good knowledge of English

Ability to obtain external funding

Education

PhD or equivalent scientific competence

Job description

SLU in Uppsala seeks a Senior Lecturer in Digitalisation of Agriculture to lead research and education in agricultural technology. The successful candidate will develop research focused on efficient and sustainable agriculture, primarily teaching in MSc Engineering programmes, while effectively collaborating with academia and industry.

Strong research and teaching expertise is required, along with the ability to communicate in English and Swedish. An advantageous background in autonomous field robots will enhance the candidate's competitiveness.