Professor in Quaternary SciencesLund University seeks to be a world-class university that works to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. The university is ranked as one of the top 100 in the world. We tackle complex problems and global challenges and work to ensure that knowledge and innovations benefit society. We provide education and research in engineering, science, law, social sciences, economics and management, medicine, humanities, theology, fine art, music and drama. Our 47 000 students and 6 800 employees are based at our campuses in Lund, Malmö and Helsingborg. The university has a turnover of around EUR 700 million (or USD 900 million), of which two thirds is in research and one third in education. Find more information at www.lu.se. The Department of Geology has a long and successful history of research with an international reputation throughout the entire geological field and offers nationally leading undergraduate programmes at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels. About 40 researchers/teachers and 30 research students are active at the department, which consists of two sub-departments: Quaternary Sciences, and Lithosphere and Biosphere Sciences. Research within Quaternary Sciences focuses on physical, chemical and biological changes and processes during the Quaternary Period, as recorded in well-dated terrestrial and marine deposits, and aims to gain an increased understanding of the complex Earth System and its most recent geological history. The research infrastructure at Quaternary Sciences includes well-equipped laboratories for stratigraphic, geochemical, mineral magnetic, biological and structural analyses of different geological materials, as well as a range of dating techniques (radiocarbon, dendrochronology, palaeomagnetism, lead and caesium radioisotopes, and luminescence) and an extensive set of fieldwork equipment. Traditionally, palaeoecology/palaeolimnology, palaeoclimatology, glacial geology and chronology have been the main research themes, with later developments within biogeochemistry, cosmogenic nuclides, dendroclimatology, environmental geology, geophysics, hydrogeology, marine geology and palaeoclimate modelling. Established research connections exist with a range of other disciplines at Lund University, including aquatic ecology, environmental sciences, physical geography and ecosystem science, engineering geology, water resources engineering and archaeology, as well as with an extensive national and international network. More information is available at www.geol.lu.se. Basic information about the position Reference no: PA 2013/156 Description of responsibilities The successful candidate is expected to take the leadership in maintaining and developing the highly competitive research program in Quaternary Sciences at the Department of Geology (ranked as ”outstanding” in the international research evaluation of Lund University in 2008: http://www.lu.se/upload/LUPDF/Forskning/RQ08_helarapporten.pdf). The major focus of the position is placed on research and postgraduate education, but the successful candidate is also expected to participate in teaching, primarily at advanced level, to develop and direct courses and to supervise degree projects. Inherent in the duties of the position is the fostering of interaction and co-operation between the various research areas within the sub-department. Ability to generate external funding, both from bodies funding basic research and those funding more applied research, is expected. Necessary qualifications According to Chapter 4, Section 3 of the Higher Education Ordinance, a person who has demonstrated both research and teaching expertise shall be qualified for employment as a professor except in disciplines in the fine, applied or performing arts. Ordinance (2010:1064). The department encourages applicants with a track record from the broad field of Quaternary Sciences, including newly developed research areas, but significant experience of stratigraphic and/or chronological approaches to geological archives from the Quaternary Period is required. The successful candidate is expected to have a distinguished record of achievements. Scientific qualifications will be evaluated mainly on the basis of the quality and number of scientific publications at the highest international level. Applicants should document academic leadership skills, experience of successfully supervising postgraduate students, ability to generate external funding, collaborative skills, ability to develop creative research environments and experience of communication with the public, qualities which are of central importance in the assessment. Demonstrated ability to identify and explore new research fields and approaches within Quaternary Sciences, as well as to create networks will be considered as assets. Applicants are expected to provide visions for the integration of their future research developments at the sub-department. Fluent English and good communication skills are required. Other relevant personal qualities are a positive approach, openness and ability to listen and discuss. It is desired that any non-Swedish speaking appointee shall be able to communicate in Swedish within a three-year period in order to engage in public dialogue, function within national networks and work within the university and national research administrative systems. The assessment criteria for appointment as a professor, according to Chapter 4, Section 3 of the Higher Education Ordinance, shall be the degree of the expertise required as a qualification for employment. As much attention shall be given to the assessment of teaching expertise as to the assessment of research or artistic expertise. Each higher education institution determines itself what assessment criteria are otherwise to apply to the appointment of a professor. Ordinance (2010:1064). When making the appointment, consideration will also be given to the viewpoints expressed in the Strategic Plan http://www.lu.se/upload/Strategic_plan_20120216.pdf adopted by Lund University and in Lund University Teacher Appointment Regulations http://www3.lu.se/pers/Regler/foreskrift120216_ao_larare_en.pdf In the overall assessment we will also take into consideration any personal ability regarded as valuable in fulfilling the requirements of the position, and the fact that Lund University strives to achieve an even gender balance at this type of position. Required content of the application The Faculty Board has specified instructions for the application and its accompanying documents. These can be found at the Internet address: http://www.naturvetenskap.lu.se/the-faculty/vacant-positions/instructions-to-applicants/instructions-teacher-position Information can also be obtained upon request by e-mail or ordinary mail. |
