Professor in forest planning

Faculty of Forest Sciences
Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre
A position as full professor in forest planning is open for application at the Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre, SLU in Alnarp.

The centre is the southernmost department within the Faculty of Forest Sciences, SLU (www.slu.se/en/departments/southern-swedish-forest-research-centre). The department is multidisciplinary, which means great possibilities for interactions between disciplines. There is a lot of cooperation with other parts of the faculty and with universities in other countries, as well as with the practical forest sector. Teaching given at the department attracts master- and doctoral students from many different countries.

Subject Area
The subject area is forest planning in order to support decisions regarding use and management of forests. The professor shall pay special attention to the non-industrial private forestry as well as to aspects of forest policy relevant for forest planning. The analyses concern timber as well as environmental resources and include methods to prioritize different forest interests and methods for management of risk and uncertainty. Scientific cooperation nationally and internationally and with the practical forest sector is essential.

Work duties
The holder of the position is expected to:


• develop and lead nationally and internationally recognized and successful research,
• apply for external research funding from national and international sources,
• develop and maintain national and international networks and collaborations with academia, stakeholders and society in general,
• cooperate with other researchers within and outside SLU,
• lead, develop and participate in teaching of students at all levels,
• participate in the supervision and training of doctoral students,
• contribute to the strategic development at department and faculty levels,
• disseminate research findings and contribute with relevant knowledge to society.

Qualifications
The candidate who is offered the position shall:


• have a PhD degree and the qualifications required to be appointed docent (associate professor) or equivalent,
• be scientifically skilled within the subject area for the position,
• have good teaching skills,
• have good knowledge of the English language,
• have good skills in leadership and social competence.

Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria for appointment of a professor will primarily be based on the degree to which the applicant possesses the required qualifications specified for the position. 

The assessment of scientific skills will consider:


• quality and quantity of past and current research,
• future research visions,
• ability to independently initiate, lead and develop innovative research,
• ability to attract external funding. 

The assessment of pedagogic skills will consider:


• planning, conducting and evaluating teaching,
• experience of supervision and examination of undergraduate students,
• experience of supervision and examination of students at doctoral level,
• pedagogic visions,
• ability to integrate research and scientific thinking in teaching.

Furthermore, the assessment will consider the applicant’s documented skills in:


• leading, developing and managing academic units and staff,
• interacting with other researchers and research groups as well as with relevant stakeholders and society,
• dissemination of research findings and development projects,
• social competence. 

The candidate who, after an overall assessment of skills and qualifications, is considered most suitable to carry out and develop the work duties and contribute to a positive development of the activities in the field will be suggested for appointment.

Application deadline
2020-04-16 

Place of work
Alnarp

Extent
100%

Form of employment
Permanent

Starting date
By agreement

 

More information about the position can be found at:

https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/jobs-vacancies/

 

Application
Use the document Application guidelines for appointment as professor, senior lecturer or associate senior lecturer at SLU as guide when you fill in your application.

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The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) develops the understanding and sustainable use and management of biological natural resources. The university ranks well internationally within its subject areas. SLU is a research-intensive university that also offers unique degree programmes in for example rural development and natural resource management, environmental economics, animal science and landscape architecture.

SLU has just over 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and a turnover of SEK 3 billion. The university has invested heavily in a modern, attractive environment on its campuses in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala.

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