Umeå University aims to give the next generation of research leaders the best conditions to build groundbreaking research through the Umeå University Northern Star Fellows initiative. In a university-wide effort, we are offering 10 early-career researchers the opportunity to spend six years developing long-term research activities and qualifying for promotion to associate professor. All announcements within this initiative can be found at:
https://www.umu.se/northern-star/northern-star-fellows/
Learn more about the Umeå University Northern Star Programme, a brand new excellence program designed to strengthen quality and international competitiveness in research.
https://www.umu.se/northern-star/
Welcome to apply by October 1!
Job Description
The person we are seeking will conduct research and contribute to the continued development of the research environment within molecular biology, plant physiology, ecology, environmental science, geoscience, or educational science within these fields. The duties include developing teaching competencies that encompass instruction at both undergraduate and advanced levels, as well as supervision of doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers. The employee is expected to actively seek external funding for their research activities. The position is limited to 6 years, consisting of 75% independent research and 25% teaching. The position is tenure-track, which makes it possible to develop and establish long-term research. An assistant professor has the right to, upon request, be considered for promotion to associate professor.
Read about the research conducted at the faculty's departments: Departments' and center formations' research
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for employment as an assistant professor, one must hold a doctoral degree or have equivalent scientific competence. Preference will be given to candidates who have obtained their doctorate or achieved equivalent competence at most seven years before the application deadline for the assistant professor position.
However, candidates who obtained their doctorate or achieved equivalent competence earlier may also be considered if there are special circumstances. Special circumstances include leave due to illness, parental leave, or other similar conditions.
The doctorate or equivalent scientific competence must be in molecular biology, plant physiology, ecology, environmental science, geoscience, or educational science within these fields, and of relevance to the receiving department at the faculty.
Strong proficiency in English is required, both spoken and written.
Evaluation Criteria
The degree of scientific competence required for eligibility for employment shall serve as the evaluation criteria for the appointment of an assistant professor.
Furthermore, the degree of pedagogical competence and other competencies relevant to the subject matter of the position and the work tasks involved shall be considered.
For a description of evaluation criteria, see the full announcement at https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/
Weighting of the Different Evaluation Criteria
When selecting candidates for the position, the degree of scientific competence shall be decisive. Furthermore, the degree of pedagogical competence and other competencies relevant to the subject matter of the position and the work tasks involved shall be considered. The ability to develop and lead operations and personnel at the university, as well as the ability to collaborate and cooperate with the surrounding society and communicate research and development work will be taken into account.
Application
When applying via Varbi, we ask you to answer questions. These questions replace a personal letter from you. The application should preferably be written in English. The application shall consist of the following documents:
CV/Umu Application Form. Please follow the application form, especially if you use another text editing system. Upload your CV in the recruitment tool. The application form should contain:
basic information (contact information, list of qualifications)
statement of scientific activities (including list of publications and a brief research plan)
statement of teaching activities
statement of development and leadership of operations and personnel
statement of cooperation with society and science communication activities
references including contact information
Copies of relevant diplomas
Copies of no more than five research publications relevant to the position, numbered according to the publication list
Attachments to the teaching portfolio (see section 3.5 in "Umu Application template")
Applications must be submitted via the e-recruitment system Varbi and received no later than 2026-10-01.
See the full announcement at https://www.umu.se/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/
Umeå University wishes to offer an equal and equitable environment where open dialogue between people with different backgrounds and perspectives provides the foundation for learning, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position.
To staffing and recruitment companies and to you as a sales representative: We politely but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.Umeå University aims to give the next generation of research leaders the best conditions to build groundbreaking research through the Umeå University Northern Star Fellows initiative. In a university-wide effort, we are offering 10 early-career researchers the opportunity to spend six years developing long-term research activities and qualifying for promotion to associate professor. All announcements within this initiative can be found at:
https://www.umu.se/northern-star/northern-star-fellows/
Learn more about the Umeå University Northern Star Programme, a brand new excellence program…
Přehled
Typ
job
Stav
active
Viditelnost
public
Město
Umeå
Adresa
Umeå universitet
GPS
63.7970413, 20.2816791
Email
Publikováno
1. 7. 2026
Upraveno
30. 7. 2026
Parametry
Kraj
Västerbottens län
Duration
6 månader eller längre
Zaměstnavatel
UMEÅ UNIVERSITET
Postcode
90187
Počet míst
1
Profese
Biträdande universitetslektor
Salary Type
Fast månads- vecko- eller timlön
Scope Of Work
100–100 %
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