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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 microbiology. MBW intends to strengthen and further develop its research and education in this area. The successful candidate is expected to lead a research group in molecular microbiology and establish internationally competitive experimental research with the goal of understanding molecular processes in prokaryotic cells and/or cell interactions.
Subject
Prokaryotic microbiology with a focus on molecular processes
Subject description
Prokaryotic microbiology encompasses the study of molecular processes in prokaryotic cells and/or cell interactions.
Job duties
Research as well as some teaching and supervision.
Eligibility requirements
Eligible for employment as an assistant lecturer are those who have completed a doctoral degree or have a foreign degree that is considered equivalent to a doctoral degree. Those who have completed such a degree no more than seven years before the application deadline should be considered. However, those who have completed such a degree earlier may also be considered if there are special reasons. Special reasons refer to leave due to illness, parental leave or other similar circumstances.
All teaching positions at Stockholm University require that the applicant has the ability to collaborate and is otherwise suitable to fulfill the duties.
Assessment criteria
Special emphasis is placed on scientific proficiency. Some emphasis is also placed on pedagogical proficiency.
Scientific proficiency will primarily be assessed within the subject area of the position.
About the employment
The employment form of assistant lecturer is part of the university’s career path (“tenure track”) and is regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2024:673).
For this position, the assistant lecturer is employed until further notice, but for a maximum of six years. The position can be extended to a maximum of eight years if there are special reasons. Special reasons can be, for example, sick leave or parental leave.
After application and review, the assistant lecturer may be promoted to permanent employment as a senior lecturer. Specific criteria for promotion from assistant lecturer to senior lecturer are established by the Area Committee for Natural Sciences.
Applications for promotion to senior lecturer must be submitted to the faculty no later than nine months before the appointment as assistant lecturer expires.
Other information
Upon promotion, the applicant is expected to be able to take on administrative and pedagogical tasks that require a good understanding of Swedish.
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 Mikael Stenberg, mikael.stenberg@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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