Associate professor in animal biology

Work assignments 

You will work in the biology division. The division is responsible for a broad range of undergraduate education, including bachelor's programs in Biology and Animal Psychology, international master's programs in Applied Ethology and Animal Biology and Ecology and Sustainable Development, as well as standalone open Biology courses, a natural science preparatory year, and the Industrial Engineering and Management program with a focus on biological resources and sustainable use.

The biology division has a broad research profile that includes both basic and applied research, with research groups specializing in ethology, animal welfare, zoology, cell and microbiology, evolution, genetics, conservation biology, and ecological modeling. You can read more about the division at Biology (BIOLO) - Linköping University

Within the field of animal biology, the focus is on various disciplines aimed at understanding diversity in the animal kingdom at both individual and population levels (ecology and physiology), as well as evo-devo and genetics.

As an associate professor in animal biology, you will conduct independent research in the field of animal biology with connections to research areas relevant to sustainable development. This may include physiological adaptations to environmental changes, animal health and welfare for production animals, or other societal challenges requiring expertise in animal biology. You will complement the existing competencies in the division, but innovative research on aquatic organisms is also welcome.

You will also teach and supervise students at both undergraduate and advanced levels, primarily in animal biology and zoology. Preferably, you can also teach in related subjects, such as physiology, ecology, and/or sustainability issues. The work includes course design and course responsibility.

You are active in the research community, participate in the division's activities such as seminars and workshops, participate in research projects, communicate results through scientific publications and help attract external research funding.

You contribute actively to the university's development work. Collaboration is an integral part of the university’s research and education mission. Collaboration in research takes the form of disseminating, making available and utilising research.

Your work includes monitoring developments nationally and internationally within your field of study and other societal developments that are important to your work.

You are flexible and have the ability to move between different types of pedagogical and scientific contexts. You share knowledge and contribute to the working group’s professional development, collegial ways of working and social community. The fact that you are present and active is something we see as self-evident in order to ensure that you are able to perform your duties in an optimum way and enjoy your working community.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who has received a doctoral degree or has equivalent academic expertise, and has demonstrated pedagogical expertise or other professional skills that are of significance with consideration for the subject and duties relevant to the appointment and duties.

For this employment , special emphasis will be placed on academic expertise.

In terms of pedagogical expertise, the following will be assessed:  

• A requirement for the position is the ability to teach animal biology and zoology.
• It is considered a merit for the position to also be able to teach in other priority subject areas of the division, primarily physiology, ecology, and/or sustainability issues.
• Demonstrated pedagogical proficiency in the subject area is also a merit for the position. Pedagogical proficiency should be evidenced by the ability to create engagement and interest in the subject area, as well as the ability to structure and organize both content and teaching methods in relation to the goals of the educational program and/or the main discipline.

In terms of academic expertise, the following will be assessed:

• A requirement for the position is securing research funding in competitive settings.
• A requirement for the position is the publication of scientific articles in reputable journals as a result of independent research in animal biology.
• Experience in research on aquatic organisms is considered a merit for the position.

Since teaching and/or research are conducted in both Swedish and English, you must be able to demonstrate the ability to teach and/or conduct research in English and it is desirable that within two years you can teach and/or conduct research in Swedish.

The workplace

You can read about the the workplace here Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM) - Linköping University

The employment

This employment is permanent, full-time.

Starting date by agreement.

For more information on eligibility requirements, assessment criteria and recruitment procedures for teachers, see Linköping University’s rules of appointment. 
Linköping University’s rules of appointment.

Salary and employment benefits

The university applies individual salaries.

More information about employee benefits is available here.

Union representatives

Information about union representatives, see Help for applicants.

Application procedure

Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must be received no later than 27 February, 2025. 
 
Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered. 
 
Please attach your selected research publications electronically, in pdf or word format, in the application template. Research publications, e.g. monographs, which cannot be sent electronically should be sent in three sets by mail to the University Registrar at Linköping University, University Registrar, S-581 83 Linköping, Sweden. The publications must be received by Linköping University no later than the deadline for application. 

Please note that printed publications will not be returned. They will be archived at Linköping University. 
 
In the event of a discrepancy between the English translation of the job announcement and the Swedish original, the Swedish version shall take precedent.