[SocBiN] Professor in bioinformatics

[Arne Elofsson]

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




Professor of Bioinformatics

Reference number SLU.ua.2024.2.5.1-4167

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science

The Department of Animal Biosciences

The Department of Animal Biosciences is part of the Faculty of Veterinary
Medicine and Animal Science and is responsible for education and research
in several basic and applied areas. These areas include anatomy,
physiology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology, toxicology, genetics,
breeding, immunology, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, epizootology,
comparative medicine, food safety, bioinformatics, and One Health. Our
research covers everything from production animals to sport and companion
animals, laboratory animals, and wild animals. The department's researchers
work on the entire scale, from molecular mechanisms and microbiology to the
structure, function, and behaviour of animals and how these are affected by
breeding, physical activity, care, production, stress, environmental
factors, and diseases.

The current employment in bioinformatics is placed in the research group of
bioinformatics. Our research is focused on developing methods for analysing
and understanding the code that governs life, from DNA sequences to complex
biological processes. By understanding these processes, we can improve the
quality of life for many by offering better food, more precise diagnoses of
diseases, and improved treatments

Read more about our activities and infrastructure here.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU via the
following link.

Subject description

The subject of the employment is bioinformatics. It comprises developing
methods for analysing biological data, such as DNA, RNA, proteins, and
metabolites, focusing on farmed animals, sport and companion animals, and
microorganisms from their internal or external environment.

Duties

The applicant will be expected to:

    develop and lead internationally successful research
    develop, lead, and participate in teaching at first, second, and third
cycle levels
    primarily teach bioinformatics, in addition to other components at
first, second, and third cycle levels covering the subject
    develop and maintain national and international networks with academia,
the relevant public authorities, industry, organizations, and society at
large
    collaborate with other SLU research teams to strengthen
interdisciplinary activities at the university
    apply for external research funding from both national and
international sources
    supervise doctoral students
    contribute to the strategic development of the department, faculty, and
SLU
    communicate research findings and other relevant information to society
at large
    perform administrative duties within the department, faculty, and
university
    possibly have a managerial role
    be able to use Swedish as the working language within four years.

The department uses Swedish and English in parallel. The professor should
be able to perform the majority of their tasks in English. However, as a
public authority, the university has Swedish as its main language according
to the requirements of the Language Act, and the professor must be able to
use Swedish as their working language within four years of beginning the
position. The department will provide support with language learning.

Eligibility

The applicant must

    have successfully completed a doctoral degree with a focus on
bioinformatics, as well as hold the qualifications required for appointment
as an associate professor (docent) within a subject relevant to the position
    demonstrate research expertise in the subject
    demonstrate teaching expertise and have the ability to integrate
research and a scientific approach into their teaching
    have demonstrated the ability to lead and develop a successful,
internationally recognized research team
    have demonstrated the ability to compete for substantial external
research funding
    have good knowledge of English.

Grounds of assessment

As assessment criteria for employment, the degree of such proficiency
required for eligibility for employment shall primarily apply.

The assessment of research expertise will be based on:

    completed and ongoing research and its relevance and development
potential for the faculty and department
    the ability to independently initiate and run successful and
internationally recognised research
    the ability to successfully compete for external research funding
    experience in the role of principal supervisor for third-cycle study
programmes. As a principal supervisor, the applicant should have supervised
doctoral students throughout their studies until they are awarded their
doctoral degree.

The following will be taken into consideration when assessing teaching
expertise:

    planning, implementation, examination, and assessment of teaching and
education
    the ability to integrate research and scientific approaches into
teaching work
    supervision and examination of first, second, and third cycle courses
    training in teaching and learning in higher education or the equivalent
knowledge
    pedagogic vision and reflection.

The following abilities will also be assessed:

    developing and leading activities and staff within academia
    communicating and collaborating internally
    collaborating with external stakeholders and society at large
    communicating research and development work.

The appointment will be offered to the applicant who, following a
qualitative comprehensive assessment, is deemed to have the best skill set
to conduct and develop the duties in question and contribute to the
positive development of the organisation.



This position offers the vibrant research climate at SLU. The benefits of
the position include Swedish family health care provisions, parenting
support including generous paid leave of absence policies that allow both
parents to care for newborns and toddlers. Additionally Sweden has a
well-established pre-school structure as well as an educational system that
provides no-cost education through university studies. Find out more facts
and stories about Sweden at www.sweden.se

Located in the greater Stockholm region, the city of Uppsala has a rich
history and culture, and is a true academic and cultural hub. Find out more
about moving, living and working here at
https://internationalhub.uppsala.se/
Application deadline:

2025-04-28
Place of work:

Uppsala
Extent:

100%
Form of employment:

Permanent employment
Starting date:

By agreement.
Application:

For the guidance of your application, there is SLU's appointment procedure
for teachers at SLU and General assessment criteria for the appointment of
teachers, which you can read here.

Please apply by clicking the apply-button below.
Academic union representatives:

https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the
development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through
our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the
responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal
development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are
located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates
at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout
Sweden.

SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a
turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments
on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment
characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different
experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for
science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications
from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Contact person

Sarah Hedenskog

Faculty Administrative Officer

sarah.hedenskog at slu.se

Anna Jansson

Head of Department, Professor

anna.jansson at slu.se
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