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The Department of Molecular Biosciences, Wenner-Grens Institute (MBW) conducts experimental basic research in molecular cell biology, integrative biology and infection and immunobiology. The research is characterized by a modern and advanced methodology and the research environment has a strong international profile, and is connected to SciLifeLab (Solna). The department offers education at undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate 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 which approximately 50 are doctoral students.
Read more about MBW at www.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 appropriate 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 goal of understanding mammalian metabolism at the molecular mechanistic level. We are looking for an outstanding researcher who can integrate into the existing research environment.
Subject
Molecular physiology with a focus on mammalian metabolism
Subject description
Molecular physiology encompasses mechanistic studies of mammalian metabolism.
Job duties
Research, teaching and supervision.
Eligibility requirements
Eligible for employment as a university lecturer is someone who has demonstrated pedagogical skills and has completed a doctoral degree, or has equivalent competence, which is of importance with regard to the subject content of the position and the tasks to be included in the position.
All teaching positions at Stockholm University require that the applicant has the ability to collaborate and is otherwise suitable to fulfill the tasks.
Assessment criteria
During the employment process, special emphasis will be placed on scientific and pedagogical skills. Scientific skills will primarily be assessed within the subject area of the employment.
Some importance is also attached to:
- skills in developing and managing operations and personnel
- administrative skill
In the case of otherwise equivalent qualifications, the following are distinctive:
- teaching experience in the subject area of the position.
Higher education pedagogical education
Higher education teaching training or equivalent knowledge acquired in other ways is an advantage. An applicant who lacks higher education teaching training of at least 15 credits and who is also not considered to have acquired equivalent knowledge in other ways must undergo such training during the first two years of employment.
Other information
Swedish language proficiency is not a requirement for the appointment, but the applicant must be prepared to be able to take on administrative and pedagogical tasks that require a good understanding of Swedish within a couple of years, if necessary.
We offer
With us you get the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You work in an international environment and receive favorable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good connections to the city.
Stockholm University strives to be a workplace that is free from discrimination and provides equal rights and opportunities for everyone.
Contact
Information about the position is provided by the Head of Department, Professor Eva Sverremark-Ekström, eva.sverremark@su.se .
Questions about the employment procedure can be directed to the administrator Rahwa Ghebresellase, rahwa.ghebresellase@su.se .
Application
You apply for the position via Stockholm University’s recruitment system. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the university’s instructions and that it reaches the university by the application deadline.
We would like your application to be written in English, as it will be reviewed by international experts, with English being the working language.
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