The Swedish Museum of Natural History is Sweden's largest museum and a leading research institution where curiosity meets science. We are a state agency that increases knowledge of and interest in nature and the world we live in through research, unique collections, and experiences such as Cosmonova, exhibitions, activities at the museum, and digital engagement. Together, we create insight, engagement, and agency for a thriving planet.
The Geoscience Unit has a team of researchers conducting externally funded projects and activities within national and international research programs, leading and supporting infrastructures, and mentoring doctoral and postdoctoral researchers. The Unit hosts the research infrastructure NordSIMS-Vegacenter: a Swedish national facility for microanalysis and microimaging in geo- and environmental science, encompassing a range of state-of-the-art analytical facilities, including SIMS, TIMS, (LA-)HR-ICP-MS, Raman spectrometer, and SEM. The Unit also has equipment for experimental mineralogy and mineral analysis, including furnace laboratory, X-ray diffractometer, Mössbauer spectrometer, and FTIR spectrometer.
Ongoing research projects focus on crustal evolution, planetary science, and low-temperature geochemistry. The Unit also conducts research in mineralogy, primarily focused on mineral systematics and mineral chemistry, and manages one of Europe's largest mineral collections.
1 position(s).
DUTIES
As Senior Curator, you are expected to conduct high-quality research in mineral science, both independently and in collaboration with other researchers, utilizing the Unit's analytical resources. Your responsibilities include developing and leading a competitive research program, applying for and obtaining external research funding, and recruiting and mentoring master's students, doctoral candidates, and postdoctoral researchers. You should also be able to host visiting researchers.
The position also includes responsibility for operation, maintenance, and development of the NRM's mineralogical laboratories and promoting their use in research and analysis. Additionally, you will contribute to the Museum's outreach activities. Other tasks within the Unit and Museum may occur.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have a PhD in mineralogy, crystallography, or a related field. Excellent ability to express yourself orally and in writing in English and postdoctoral research experience or equivalent are required. Documented scientific excellence through publications of high international quality in mineral science and demonstrated ability to obtain external research funding as principal applicant are required.
Experience in the following areas is meritorious: supervision (as primary supervisor) of master's students or doctoral candidates, research based on mineral collections, use of synchrotron and/or neutron beamline facilities, knowledge of spectroscopic methods and diffraction techniques, previous responsibility for a mineralogical laboratory, and participation in research communication and public engagement activities.
The following personal qualities are important: being performance and development-oriented, self-driven, and having excellent collaboration skills.
Employment Type: Permanent position.
Applications (in English) should include:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• List of publications
• PDF copies of the 5 most relevant research publications
• Summary of current research and research plan (maximum 2 pages)
• Contact information for at least three references (references will only be contacted if you are one of the final candidates, and you will be informed in advance)
• Any other merits or information that the applicant considers relevant.
We apply a 6-month probationary period.
The Swedish Museum of Natural History offers the opportunity to promote Senior Curators to professor level, following a separate application.
At the Swedish Museum of Natural History, we work for a sustainable and thriving planet, where every employee is an important part of a larger whole. Our mission is broad and our goals are ambitious. To achieve them, we need everyone's experiences and competencies. We strive to be a workplace with a strong sense of community where we share our knowledge and celebrate our successes. Together, we want to create a safe, creative, and responsible work environment. We offer flexible working hours, wellness benefits, and professional development.
We apply individual, differentiated, and objective salary-setting according to the collective agreements RALS/RALST-T.
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Regarding recruitment efforts, we have made decisions about recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore decline contact from media sales, recruitment websites, and similar organizations.The Swedish Museum of Natural History is Sweden's largest museum and a leading research institution where curiosity meets science. We are a state agency that increases knowledge of and interest in nature and the world we live in through research, unique collections, and experiences such as Cosmonova, exhibitions, activities at the museum, and digital engagement. Together, we create insight, engagement, and agency for a thriving planet.
The Geoscience Unit has a team of researchers conducting externally funded projects and activities within national and international research programs,…