Assistant Professor in Microbial Ecology

See full ad: http://www8.umu.se/umu/aktuellt/arkiv/lediga_tjanster/312-356-10.html The Department of Ecology and Environmental Science has about 160 members including 55 PhD researchers and 55 PhD students (for more information see the department?s homepage: www.emg.umu.se/forskning/index_eng.html.ECOCHANGE is a new governmental strategic marine research program at Umeå University (UmU) in collaboration with the Linnaeus University in Kalmar.Ecosystem dynamics in the Baltic Sea is studied in a climate change perspective.The effect of climate related changes on lower and higher trophic levels are investigated in a north-south gradient in the Baltic Sea, as well as effects on bioavailiability of pollutants and their potential to change food web function.It is an interdisciplinary project spanning from ecology and chemistry to environmental science.Research profile We are looking for a person with expert knowledge in molecular microbial ecology and a research interest in regulation of aquatic food webs.Research may be focused on how climate related changes affect ecosystem drivers, lower trophic levels and food web function in marine environments.Applicants will be evaluated for their scientific qualifications within the field, the scientific potential of the proposed research program, their independence as well as their collaborative ability.Teaching qualifications and administrative experience will also be assessed.The position is for 4 years of research.If other duties are available, e.g.teaching, which can be pursued up to a 20% basis, the position can be prolonged to 5 years.Candidates for an employment as assistant professor should have a PhD not more than five years old.Candidates should have documented research experiences within the area of the position.When evaluating the applicants, particular emphasis will be put on scientific skills.Pedagogical and administrative skills and the ability to collaborate with other researchers will also be considered in the evaluation.Applicants should submit, electronically or in hard-copy form: > a curriculum vitae, > copies of degree certificates, > a statement of previous research achievements and teaching merits, > a publication list, > a short description of administrative experience, > a short description of skills in developing and managing activities and staff at an institute of higher education, > a short description of aptitude in interacting with the surrounding community and informing people about research and development projects, > copies of 10 relevant articles, numbered according to the publication list, > a research plan (maximum 4 pages), and > a list of 3 referees (with contact details).Note that in order to be considered, applications must include copies of the selected publications.Applications will be discarded or, if the applicant so wishes, returned two years after the position has been filled.All documents submitted in hard-copy form should be in duplicate, and documents sent electronically should be in MS Word or PDF format.If you are applying to several positions with different reference numbers, you must submit a separate application for each position.