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Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences Department of Energy and Technology SLU is a world-class university in bioscience and environmental science, with a vision to play a key role in developing sustainable living based on science and education. SLU offers an attractive research environment with uniquely broad and world-leading research and good opportunities for multi- and interdisciplinary collaboration with research groups in social science, economics, and technology and natural science. The Department of Energy and Technology at SLU conducts research and education on technology and systems for production, conversion and use of biomass and other biological resources. Activities include development of technical processes as well as energy and circular economy systems, as well as analysis of environmental impacts from a systems perspective, in close collaboration with society and industry. The digitalization area with a focus on agricultural technology at the Department of Energy and Technology focuses on technical solutions for efficient and sustainable agriculture. Research spans from machinery and work processes to systems for animal and plant production, with a focus on productivity and environmental performance. Digitalization, automation and precision agriculture are central parts of the activities and are integrated with agronomic conditions. The area combines strong experimental and method development expertise with close collaboration with agricultural enterprises, industry and advisory services. Teaching takes place mainly within the Civil Engineer in Bioresource Systems program in courses in Mechatronics, 7.5 credits and Automation and Decision Support, 7.5 credits. Subject Description The subject comprises digitalization in agriculture with a focus on the application of mechatronics or robotics. Duties The position holder shall within the subject of employment develop and lead internationally leading research with a focus on crop production develop, lead and participate in teaching at undergraduate, advanced and doctoral level primarily teach within SLU's civil engineer program, 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 department's, faculty's and SLU's strategic development communicate research results and other relevant subject information to the surrounding society perform administrative tasks within the department, faculty and university The department has a parallel language work environment. The University Lecturer will be able to perform most of their duties in English. As a public authority, the university has Swedish as its main language according to language law requirements, and the position holder is expected to be able to communicate in Swedish within four years from the start of employment. The department will support the position holder in achieving this. Qualifications The applicant shall meet the following qualification requirements: a doctoral degree or equivalent scientific competence scientific expertise within the subject of employment teaching skill and the ability to integrate research and a scientific approach in teaching good knowledge of English Assessment Criteria The assessment criteria for employment shall primarily be the degree of such skill that is a requirement for qualification for employment. The assessment of the qualified applicant's suitability for employment will mainly be based on: research efforts conducted and ongoing research within the subject the ability to independently initiate and conduct outstanding research the ability to obtain external research funding in competition planning, implementation and examination as well as evaluation of own teaching supervision and examination at doctoral level the ability to integrate research and a scientific approach in pedagogical work pedagogical vision and reflection Further consideration is given to skill in developing and leading activities within academia cooperating with external stakeholders and the surrounding society communicating research and development work It is meritorious if the applicant has experience in research or development in the field of autonomous field robots. The assessment of teaching skill shall be given equal care as the assessment of scientific skill. The position is offered to the qualified candidate who, after a qualitative overall assessment, is judged to have the best prerequisites for carrying out and developing the current duties and contributing to positive development of the activities. Application Deadline: 2026-10-19 Location: Uppsala Scope: 100% Type of Employment: Permanent Start Date: By agreement Application: It is desirable that the application be written in English, as 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 Assessment Criteria for Employment of Teachers at https://internt.slu.se/stod-service/admin-stod/hr-fragor/rekrytering-till_alla_ovriga_anstallningar/anstallning-av-larare/ Welcome to submit 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) plays a key role in developing sustainable living based on science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between humans, animals and ecosystems and responsible management of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, but activities are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks and educational locations throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over 4.5 billion SEK. The university is investing in attractive environments on its campus areas. We work for an equal and inclusive work environment where open dialogue between people with different experiences forms the basis 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 SLU is a world-class university in bioscience and environmental science, with a vision to play a key role in developing sustainable living based on science and education. SLU offers an attractive research environment with uniquely broad and world-leading research and good opportunities for multi- and interdisciplinary collaboration with research groups in social science, economics, and technology and natural science. The Department of Energy and Technology at SLU conducts research and education on…
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- 25. 6. 2026
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