Associate Professor in Bioenergy Technology

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Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences Department of Energy and Technology Note: This is a shortened advertisement to fit the Job Bank's advertising system. See the full advertisement at: SLU - Vacant Positions. Read more about our activities and infrastructure https://www.slu.se/om-slu/organisation/institutioner/energi-teknik/. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/. Subject Description The subject encompasses the development of resource-efficient and environmentally friendly technology for the supply and conversion of biomass to heat, electricity and fuel. Duties The holder shall within the subject of employment develop and lead internationally outstanding research develop, lead and participate in teaching at undergraduate, advanced and doctoral level mainly teach bioenergy in the engineering programs offered wholly or partly under SLU's auspices, but also in other educational activities at undergraduate, advanced and doctoral level where the subject is included supervise doctoral students develop and maintain national and international networks with academia, relevant authorities, industries, organizations and society at large seek external research funding contribute to the strategic development of the department, faculty and SLU communicate research results and other relevant subject information to the surrounding society carry out administrative tasks within the department, faculty and university be able to teach in Swedish within four years The Department has a parallel language working environment. The Associate Professor will be able to perform most of his/her tasks in English. As a public authority, the University has Swedish as its main language according to the requirements of the Language Act. Qualifications The applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements: Doctoral degree or equivalent scientific competence scientific proficiency in technology for the supply and conversion of biomass to heat, electricity and fuel pedagogical proficiency and the ability to integrate research and a scientific approach in teaching good knowledge of English Evaluation Criteria The evaluation criteria for employment shall primarily be the degree of competence that is a requirement for eligibility for employment. The assessment of the eligible applicant's suitability for employment will primarily be based on: research efforts undertaken and ongoing research in technology for the supply and conversion of biomass to heat, electricity and fuel the ability to independently initiate and conduct outstanding research the ability to obtain external research funding in competition planning, implementation and examination, and evaluation of own teaching supervision at doctoral level the ability to integrate research and a scientific approach in pedagogical work pedagogical vision and reflection Further consideration is given to proficiency in developing and leading activities within academia cooperating with external stakeholders and the surrounding society communicating research and development work It is particularly meritorious if the applicant has knowledge of Nordic energy systems. Good knowledge of Swedish or another Scandinavian language is also meritorious. The assessment of pedagogical proficiency shall receive equal attention as the assessment of scientific proficiency. The position is offered to the eligible candidate who, after a qualitative overall assessment, is deemed to have the best conditions to carry out and develop the current tasks and contribute to positive development of the activities. Deadline for Application: 2026-09-07 Location: Uppsala Scope: 100% Type of Employment: Permanent Start Date: By agreement Application: It is desirable that the application is written in English, as the applications will be assessed by experts both in Sweden and abroad. For guidance on your application, see SLU's Employment Regulations for Teachers at SLU and General Evaluation Criteria for the Appointment of Teachers which you can find at https://internt.slu.se/stod-service/admin-stod/hr-fragor/rekrytering-till_alla_ovriga_anstallningar/anstallning-av-larare/ We welcome your application via the application button below. Trade Union Contact Persons: https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/ Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in developing sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between humans, animals and ecosystems and responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Main locations are Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, but activities are also conducted at research stations, experimental farms and educational sites throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students and an annual turnover of over 4.5 billion Swedish kronor. The University is investing in attractive environments on its campus areas. We work for an equal and inclusive working environment where open dialogue between people with different experiences forms the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position.Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences Department of Energy and Technology Note: This is a shortened advertisement to fit the Job Bank's advertising system. See the full advertisement at: SLU - Vacant Positions. Read more about our activities and infrastructure https://www.slu.se/om-slu/organisation/institutioner/energi-teknik/. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/. Subject Description The subject encompasses the development of resource-efficient and environmentally friendly technology for the supply and…

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22. 6. 2026

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