Assistant Professor - Plant Science - Stockholm University

Assistant Professor - Plant Science - Plant Phylogeography

Stockholm University · Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences

Subject description: The subject involves the study of biogeographic patterns of green plants from a phylogenetic perspective and may involve different levels of organization, from populations and species to the entire plant system.

Main tasks: Research and supervision, in addition to some teaching in plant systematics.

Required qualifications: In order to qualify for the position of associate senior lecturer, the applicant must have completed a doctoral degree or an equivalent degree of no more than seven years (7) before the deadline for applications.

All teaching positions at Stockholm University require the ability to collaborate and the general ability and suitability to perform one’s duties.

Please use the 'Apply' button to submit your application. Deadline for applications is August 30th, 2014.

Additional information: An associate senior lecturer is employed until further notice, but no longer than four years. The contract may be extended to a maximum of six years under special circumstances, such as due to sick leave or parental leave.

An associate senior lecturer may, on application, be promoted to a permanent position as associate professor. Specific criteria for promotion from assistant professor to associate professor have been established by the Faculty of Science and can be found at www.science.su.se.

An application for promotion to assistant professor should be submitted to the faculty at least nine months before the appointment as assistant professor expires. An employee seeking promotion to senior lecturer is expected to be able to teach in Swedish.

Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Peter Hambäck, telephone +46 8 16 1288

Administrative coordinator Mikael Stenberg, telephone +46 8 16 2086,  will provide further information about the application and appointment procedure if required.