Senior University Lecturer in Analytical Chemistry with a focus on low-molecular weight mass spectrometry - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Chemistry at Lund University (KILU) is a joint institution of chemistry at the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Engineering (Lund University of Technology, LTH). All research and education at the department takes place at the Chemical Center (Kemicentrum). The Department of Chemistry carries out high quality education in all areas of chemistry. The education takes place in close collaboration with the research and our teachers are included in nationally and internationally recognized research groups. The Department of Chemistry has a unique profile in Sweden, with research conducted by international and national leading research groups, ranging from fundamental to highly applied science. At the Department of Chemistry there is also available the advanced instrumentation required in modern molecular research. Interdisciplinary research and close cooperation with industry continuously contribute to new innovations and solutions in technology, medicine, food, energy and the environment. In total, KILU has about 310 employees, of which about 170 PhD students. The number of full-year students participating in basic education is almost 500. The total annual financial turnover is approximately SEK 350 million.

The department of chemistry consists of four research centers/units; Centre for Molecular Protein Science (CMPS), Centre for Analysis and Synthesis (CAS), Centre for Applied Life Sciences (CALS) and Unit for Physical and Theoretical Chemistry. Analytical chemistry as undergraduate and postgraduate (PhD) education is found at the Center for Analysis and Synthesis (CAS), and it is for this unit that the announced position applies.

Job description
The duties mainly cover research and education in undergraduate, graduate and PhD education. However, research will be conducted on at least 60% of full time. The content of the work assignments, as well as the distribution between research and teaching, may change over time.

The person is expected to develop active research within the subject area and related areas, which also involves an active effort to seek external financing and to develop collaborations with other university units and other government organizations involved in this type of research.

Undergraduate and graduate education: Basic (BSc) courses in analytical chemistry for science students (KEMB06) and engineering students (KAKF05) as well as advanced (MSc) courses for science students (KEMM06) and engineering students (KASN05). Basic courses are taught in Swedish. The courses that are especially relevant are basic mass spectrometry, statistics, quality assurance, experimental planning and chemometrics.

Teaching and supervision in PhD education: Build a research group in the field of low-molecular weight mass spectrometry and chemometrics and take responsibility for developing and implementing PhD courses. Course responsibility for life science courses in low-molecular weight mass spectrometry and courses in the research school in chemistry in terms of quality assurance and multivariate statistics. Low-molecular mass spectrometry refers to the analysis of molecules with molecular weight up to about 5000 g/mole, i.e. proteins are excluded. An example of low-molecular weight mass spectrometry is metabolomics, which also requires competence in chemometrics.

Innovation and collaboration: Mainly support collaborations where low-molecular weight mass spectrometry is needed, e.g. in food research, medical research and environmental science/climate research.

Eligibility
Those qualified for appointment as a Senior Lecturer are a person who has demonstrated teaching expertise and been awarded a PhD or has the corresponding research competence (according to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 4, section 4).

For this position, the qualified applicants must have obtained a doctorate in the field of Analytical Chemistry, or related subject area.

It is a requirement to have completed at least five weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning or acquired equivalent knowledge by other means. In certain cases, exceptions can be made from this requirement.

For academic staff at Lund University the general qualification requirements are to be suited to and having the general ability required to complete the duties of the post well.

Basis of assessment
The applicant must have documented scientific skills in analytical chemistry, especially in the field of low-molecular weight mass spectrometry and chemometrics. Applicants must present their current research as well as a research plan for the next few years, and how they can contribute to the research at the department. Scientific merits will be assessed mainly based on quality and number of peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Today, the extent of research and PhD education is strongly dependent on individual researchers' skills and ability to attract external funding. Consequently, the applicant must have proven ability to obtain research grants in national and/or international competition.

Experience in teaching in analytical chemistry is a requirement. Documented ability to develop courses in analytical chemistry and related areas at both basic and advanced level (incl. PhD education) are meritorious, as well as documented experience of supervision of graduate (diploma) students and PhD students. Documented experience of communicating science and the importance of research for society is significant and meritorious.

International postdoctoral experience is meritorious.

The appointment will also take into account how the applicant can strengthen and complement the department´s research and teaching in the subject field.

The applicant is expected to be able to teach both in Swedish and in English.

Good ability to express him/her selves verbally and in writing in English is a requirement. The role involves work in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary projects, and the applicant should therefore have a good ability to collaborate with others. Furthermore, we are looking for a person who is curious, creative, persistent, independent and has a problem-solving analytical ability and good self-awareness.

As much attention shall be given to the assessment of teaching expertise as to the assessment of research expertise.

When making the appointment, consideration will be given to the Lund University Appointment Rules.

Design and content of the application
The application should be formulated according to the Faculty of Sciences instructions for applications for an academic position.

The University applies individual payroll. Please provide a salary proposal in your application.