Professor (fully tenured) in process optimization of woody raw materials
- Umeå, Västerbotten
- Permanent
- Heltid
- initial processing of biomass aimed at broadening the raw material base and developing more efficient processes.
- characterization of biomass and the effect of initial processing, using analytical methods.
- chemical/biochemical, thermal and/or mechanical processes.
- act in accordance with the vision, goals and basic values of SLU,
- contribute to the strategic development of the department and the faculty,
- develop and lead an internationally successful environment for research,
- publish scientific articles in international journals with peer-review,
- apply for external funding in competition at national and international level,
- supervise PhD students and postdocs,
- lead, develop and participate in teaching and supervision of students at all levels,
- collaborate with researchers within the department, the faculty, the Biomass Technology Centre and other parts of SLU, as well as nationally and internationally,
- collaborate and develop regional, national and international networks with the society at large,
- disseminate research findings, and
- perform administrative duties within the department, the faculty and the university.
- have a doctoral degree in a subject area relevant for the position,
- be scientifically skilled within the subject area for this position,
- be pedagogically skilled,
- demonstrated leadership skills, and
- have good knowledge of English.
- completed research activities and ongoing research within the subject area,
- future research vision within the subject,
- ability to independently initiate, lead and develop innovative research within the subject area,
- ability to attract external funding in competition, and
- ability to supervise and examine at doctoral level and supervise Postdocs.
- plan, conduct and evaluate their own teaching,
- supervise and examine undergraduate and master level students,
- convey and implement their pedagogical vision, and
- integrate up-to-date research and scientific approaches into teaching.
- leading, developing and managing units and staff,
- communicate and collaborate,
- interacting with relevant stakeholders and society, and
- dissemination of information on research and development projects.
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