Senior Lecturer in Bioenergy Technology

Unist; Uppsala kommun; On-site; SEK 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Swedish family health care provisions

Generous paid leave of absence policies

Job summary

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (Unist) invites applications for a senior lecturer in Energy Systems. The role involves leading internationally recognized research and teaching bioenergy within MSc programs.

Applicants should possess a PhD and demonstrate research expertise in biomass technologies. The position includes opportunities for collaboration and networking within academia and industry.

Benefits include generous family health care provisions and a supportive educational environment. Uppsala serves as the workplace, with a fully on-site commitment.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent scientific competence.
• Research expertise in technologies for biomass conversion.
• Teaching expertise and ability to integrate research into teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead successful research projects.
• Teach bioenergy within MSc programs.
• Apply for external research funding.
• Perform administrative duties within the department.

Skills

Research expertise in biomass conversion

Teaching expertise

Proficiency in English

Education

PhD or equivalent scientific competence

Job description

Offer Description

Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences Department of Energy and Technology

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is a world‑class university in the bio‑ and environmental sciences, with a vision to play a key role in advancing sustainable living through science and education.

The Department of Energy and Technology conducts research and education on technologies and systems for the production, conversion, and utilization of biomass and other biological resources. Activities include development of technical processes, energy and circular systems, and analysis of environmental impacts from a system perspective, in close collaboration with society and industry. Bioenergy is a core area, covering properties of biomass and conversion processes into heat, electricity and transport fuels. The work is experimental, linking fundamental studies with practical applications.

Teaching is primarily conducted within the MSc in Engineering programmes in Energy Systems and Bioresource Systems. Courses include Bioenergy – Technology and Systems (10 credits), Energy Systems Planning (10 credits), and project courses and degree projects in energy systems. The new MSc in Engineering programme in Bioresource Systems will include an energy track running throughout the programme.

The subject encompasses the development of resource‑efficient and environmentally sustainable technologies for the supply and conversion of biomass into heat, electricity and transport fuels.

Duties

• Develop and lead internationally successful research.
• Strategically lead and participate in teaching at first, second and third cycle level.
• Primarily teach bioenergy within the MSc in Engineering programmes offered wholly or partly by SLU, and contribute to other educational components at first, second and third cycle level where the subject is included.
• 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, the faculty and the university.
• Be able to teach in Swedish within four years.

Swedish and English are used in parallel at the department. The senior lecturer should be able to perform the majority of tasks in English.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent scientific competence.
• Research expertise in technologies for the supply and conversion of biomass into heat, electricity and transport fuels.
• Teaching expertise and ability to integrate research and a scientific approach into teaching.
• Good knowledge of English.

Assessment Criteria

• A record of completed research contributions and ongoing research within the field.
• Ability to independently initiate and conduct outstanding research.
• Ability to obtain external research funding in competition.
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate own teaching.
• Supervision and examination of doctoral students.
• Ability to integrate research and a scientific approach into teaching and pedagogical practice.
• Pedagogic vision and reflection.
• Experience in developing and leading activities within academia.
• Collaboration with relevant stakeholders and society.
• Communication of research findings and development.

It is particularly meritorious if the applicant has knowledge of Nordic energy systems. Proficiency in Swedish or another Scandinavian language is also considered an advantage.

Additional information

Swedish “universitetslektor”, a tenured position approximately equivalent to senior lecturer (UK) or associate professor (US). The applicant who is offered this employment will be employed as senior lecturer.

Benefits

The position offers Swedish family health care provisions, parenting support including generous paid leave of absence policies that allow both parents to care for newborns and toddlers. Sweden has a well‑established pre‑school structure and an educational system that provides no‑cost education through university studies.

Place of work: Uppsala. 100% of the time. By agreement.