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Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences Department of Economics  We hereby announce an opening for a senior lecturer (associate professor) in agricultural and food economics, at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) Department of Economics in Uppsala, Sweden. SLU is a world-class university in the fields of biological and environmental sciences, with a vision to play a key role in developing a sustainable life, based on science and education. Within this framework, the Department of Economics (www.slu.se/en/departments/economics/) serves as an important platform for research and teaching in business and economics, with an emphasis on applied science, often in collaboration with the university’s natural science disciplines. Our research and teaching are focused on knowledge and understanding of the sustainable use, management, and governance of natural resources, including the value chain for agricultural products and food. The department consists of four research groups: agricultural and food economics; natural resource and environmental economics; decision-making and management; and entrepreneurship and innovation. In addition to research, these groups also provide bachelor and master level teaching in business studies and economics. The department also includes the AgriFood Economics Center (www.agrifood.se), a collaborative initiative between SLU and Lund University, which, on behalf of the government, provides economic expertise to decision-makers in the areas of food, agriculture, fisheries, and rural development. The Department of Economics has 65 full-time employees, including 18 doctoral students, and approximately 300 full-year students. The total research budget for 2024 is about 60 million SEK, with half coming from various external research grants. In a recent employee survey, the department’s staff gave high ratings for overall satisfaction (work environment, vision & goals, organization, and management). Compared to similar figures at other Swedish universities, the department’s results rank among the very highest in terms of overall satisfaction. The research group in agricultural and economics has established itself as a strong international team with the vision of being a leading European environment for research and education in this field. The group is now seeking an senior lecturer/associate professor. Subject area The subject encompasses agricultural and food economics. Duties The candidate should within the subject area • Develop and lead teaching at first, second and third cycle level (bachelor, master and PhD levels) • Develop and lead successful research in the subject area • Contribute to the development of the Department’s PhD education program, and recruit and supervise doctoral students within the subject area • Collaborate with other SLU research teams in order to strengthen interdisciplinary activities at the university • Develop and maintain national and international networks with academia, relevant public authorities, industry, organisations and society at large • Apply for external research funding • Be able to communicate and teach in Swedish within four years Swedish and English are used in parallel at the department. The holder of the position should be able to perform the majority of their tasks in English. However, as a Swedish public authority, the university has Swedish as its main language in accordance with the Language Act and the holder of the position should be able to use Swedish at work within four years of beginning the position. The department will provide support with language learning.  Eligibility The applicant must meet the following qualification requirements: • PhD or equivalent academic qualifications • Research expertise in the subject area • Good knowledge of English • Be pedagogically competent Assessment criteria and additional information Note: This advertisement is abbreviated to fit in Platsbanken's recruitment tool. To view the ad in its entirety, please visit Jobs and vacancies at SLU | Externwebben.    Application deadline: 2024-12-02 Place of work: Uppsala Extent: 100% Form of employment: * Swedish “universitetslektor”, a tenured position approximately equivalent to Senior lecturer (UK) or Associate professor (US). The applicant who is offered this employment at SLU will be employed as Senior lecturer. Permanent employment Starting date: By agreement. Application: For the guidance of your application, there is SLU's appointment procedure for teachers at SLU and General assessment criteria for the appointment of teachers, which you can read here. Please apply by clicking the apply-button below. The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden. SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.