Professor in Freshwater Ecology

Karlstad University - The Department of Biology invites applications for Professor in Freshwater Ecology with research interests in behavioral ecology, community ecology or ecosystem ecology of running waters Karlstad University, with its state-of-the art aquarium facility, is expanding its research and education program in freshwater ecology.The Department of Biology has 30 employees and belongs to the Faculty of Social and Life Sciences.The Department of Biology offers courses up to the Master's level and has a doctoral program, with nine active graduate students.Research in biology is primarily applied, emphasizing ecology and conservation in streams and rivers.Faculty members at the Department conduct research dealing with stream regulation, the effect of riparian zones on aquatic organisms, fish migration, fish physiology, ecology and genetics of freshwater mussels and hydrological restoration (www.kau.se/Biologi/forskning).Much of the research at Biology is done in cooperation with actors outside of the university, such as the County Administrative Boards, the Swedish Transport Administration, the Swedish Forest Agency Board, etc.We have also developed a close relationship with the University Colleges of Lillehammer and Evenstad as well as with the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research.We are looking for a highly qualified professor in freshwater ecology with expertise in behavioral ecology, community ecology or ecosystem ecology in running waters, and who works in a research area that builds on and complements the aquatic research being conducted at the Department of Biology.At least 50% of the applicant's time is expected to be devoted towards research and postgraduate education.It is the Department of Biology's intention to provide a graduate student position for the new professor.Duties The duties of the professor include teaching and advising of students from basic to advanced levels within the Biology Program, Teacher Education Program and non-program courses.The holder of this position is expected to build upon and complement the research being conducted at the Department of Biology, and advise future graduate students within their research area.Read more about qualifications, assessment criteria and how to apply at http://www.kau.se/ledigatjanster