Professor in Surface Chemistry with Focus on Studies of Biointerfaces

Malmo

Reference number P 2024/1021

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We are looking for
Professor in Surface Chemistry with Focus on Studies of Biointerfaces .

Work duties
The candidate for the position is expected to pursue research contributing to a further long-term increase in the understanding of interfacial events in complex biological systems i.e. at biointerfaces. Focus will be primarily on studies and understanding of physicochemical and molecular phenomena at such interfaces which might benefit from use of novel cutting edge tools. The successful candidate will be required to further develop and manage an existing research environment aimed at studying surface chemical events in complex biological systems. In order to be successful in this, and as multidisciplinarity is a key word in the strategy of the university, interaction with the natural and medical/health sciences should be actively pursued through further continued collaboration with relevant departments at the faculties of Malmö University. Of particular importance will be to work in close collaboration/integration with the established multidisciplinary research center “Biofilms- Research Center for Biointerfaces”. Naturally, collaboration with leading experts and large scale infrastructures, nationally and internationally will also be important and necessary in order to maintain an international recognition. Furthermore, in view of the strategy of Malmö University, collaboration with the surrounding society, in this case primarily with industry, is crucial and therefore an appreciation of industrially relevant matters is essential. The duties also include teaching and supervision at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Qualifications
A person who has demonstrated both research and teaching expertise corresponding to a level expected from a professor shall be qualified for employment as a professor.

A professor at Malmö University is expected to have international research experience, scientific work published in internationally highly valued journals and proven ability to obtain significant research funding. Furthermore, in view of the strategy of Malmö University, collaboration with the surrounding society, in this case primarily with industry, is crucial and therefore an appreciation of industrially relevant matters is essential.

A professor at Malmö University is expected to have university teacher training corresponding to at least 15 credits, or corresponding formal university teacher training, which is determined through validation. New staff members lacking this training must, within the scope of their appointment, commence such training within one year of assuming their position. A professor must have undergone university teacher training as well as a formalised teacher training, including supervision of doctoral students in accordance with the university's recommendations.

In addition to formal competence, University employees must possess the personal capacities necessary to perform the duties of the position well and to represent the University in the best possible way.

Specific requirements for this position:

• a strong commitment to research and teaching and the potential to contribute to the development of the department in the long term
• international research experience, scientific work published in internationally highly valued journals and evidence of ability to obtain significant research funding
• good ability to manage staff and to develop, manage and implement research and education.
• excellent ability to and experience of supervising postgraduate students
• extensive experience of successful collaboration with national and international research entities, including large scale infrastructures
• extensive experience of successful research collaboration with industry and public sector, and understanding of their needs
• the duties also include teaching and supervision at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, together with expectations to further integrate the education provided into the department’s common research environment
• fluency in English

The following would be of benefit for the position:

• a clear ambition to work in close collaboration/integration with the established multidisciplinary research center “Biofilms- Research Center for Biointerfaces”
• established multidisciplinary research contributing to a further long-term increase in the understanding of interfacial events in complex biological systems i.e. at biointerfaces. is a merit
• qualifications to teach in the department where the position will be located is considered a further merit.

Assessment criteria
The assessment criteria for appointment as a professor shall be the degree of the expertise required as a qualification for employment. As much attention shall be given to the assessment of teaching expertise as to the assessment of research or artistic expertise (Chapter 4, Section 3 of the Higher Education Ordinance). More specific weighting or various expertises see Other assessment criteria.

A professor must be well established within their scientific field and internationally recognised, taking into account the nature and tradition of the subject specialisation. The level of expertise shall significantly exceed the requirements for an appointment as associate professor.

A professor must demonstrate:

• Documented competence in their field
• Documented ability to lead and develop academic environments, as well as management experience
• Documented ability to communicate and collaborate with actors in other parts of society with a clear connection to education and research

Teaching expertise relates to:

• Documented ability to - and with a high degree of quality - plan, develop, carry out and lead education using various teaching methods at the first-, second- and third-cycle level
• Documented experience in pedagogical development work and a reflective presentation of their own pedagogical outlook and practices
• Documented ability to link research and education at the first-, second- and third-cycle level with regards to both content and teaching
• Documented extensive experience in third-cycle education. This may include proven experience within planning, admission, work with study plans and course development, examination, supervision leading up to public defence, and experience as a principal supervisor

Scientific proficiency relates to:

• Research within fields relevant to the appointment in question
• Documented ability to initiate, plan, develop, carry out and lead research of a high quality and with international impact
• Documented ability to communicate research within and beyond the scientific community
• Documented ability to engage in international research collaborations
• Documented ability to attract external research funding in competition with consideration given to the nature and tradition of the discipline
• Documented anchoring within the scientific community

Other assessment criteria:

• Multidisciplinarity is a key word in the strategy of the university and evidence of successful national and international collaboration with both academia and surrounding society is crucial, notwithstanding that research and teaching expertise should be considered equally in the assessment (Chapter 4, Section 3 of the Higher Education Ordinance)
• Knowledge of, or research in, related and supportive fields such as physical chemistry, biochemistry, galenic pharmacy, organic chemistry, chemical physics, molecular biology, structural biology, biophysics, intermolecular interactions, and advanced measurement technology
• Candidates who can contribute to the development of the research center and department/s in a long term perspective will be given higher attention in the selection process.
• The weighting of different expertises (see Merit portfolio) for this position will be Teaching expertise 1, Scientific expertise 3, and Leadership expertise 1.

Faculty, Department and Research environment
As highlighted earlier, the position is expected to work in close collaboration/ integration with the established multidisciplinary research center “Biofilms- Research Center for Biointerfaces”(www.mau.se/brcb), which combines biomedical science with clinical and translational research in pharmaceutical, medical, dental, food and environmental application areas in close collaboration with regional industry. This center is hosted at the Faculty of health and society at the Department of Biomedical Science.

The Faculty of health and society has programmes and courses in fields including nursing, biomedicine, pharmacy, criminology, sexology, disability and rehabilitation science, social work and police work. Most courses lead up to a professional exam, but there is also the option of further studies at master's level in most subjects. Both medical, health and social sciences research is conducted at the faculty, and there are a large number of research teams in biomedical science, pharmaceutical science, sexology, care sciences, social work and criminology. Our research is multifaceted and has a close connection with society and the world of business and industry. You find more information about the faculty here: https://mau.se/en/about-us/faculties-and-departments/faculty-of-health-and-society/

The Department of Biomedical Science at Faculty of health and society could serve as a hosting department for this position. The department offers programmes leading to a professional qualification as Prescriptionist and Biomedical laboratory scientist (both first cycle, 180 credits), and a Masters' programme, Biomedical Surface Science (second cycle, 120 credits), as well as first and second cycle freestanding courses. The Department negotiates the multifaceted intersection between biology, chemistry, pharmacy, medicine, physics, and technology and the interdisciplinary approach to research and education aims to further develop the theoretical and practical understanding of the complex subject matter. Drawing on the balance between basic and applied research, the Department has been successful in attracting funding from regional, national, and international research funding bodies. Our researchers constantly challenge boundaries between scientific specializations, between basic and applied research, and between academia and industry.

Further information
Prof. Anders Kottorp (Dean Faculty of Health and Society) +46 (0)40 6657049, [email protected]

Prof. Tautgirdas Ruzgas (Director Biofilms – Research Center for Biointerfaces) +46 (0)40 6657431, [email protected]

Prof. Johan Engblom (Prefekt / Head Dept. of Biomedical Science), +46 (0)70 6087525, [email protected]

For general questions regarding employment at Malmö University, please contact: Heidi Francke (HR specialist), [email protected]

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Application
You apply for this position via Malmö University's recruitment system by clicking on the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is completed in accordance with the job advertisement, and that it is submitted to the University no later than September 30th, 2024. The application must be written in Swedish, English or any of the Nordic languages. As an applicant, you are responsible for the application and its appendices being translated.

According to Malmö University’s qualifications portfolio, the application must include:

• Curriculum vitae
• Documentation of pedagogical expertise incl. the pedagogical works to be considered (maximum ten). The pedagogical works are uploaded on selection question 6.
• Documentation of scientific expertise incl. the primary scientific works to be considered (maximum ten). The scientific works are uploaded on selection question 7.
• Professional/clinical experience
• Documentation of leadership and administrative expertise

The application must also include:

• Copies of degree certificates and other relevant certificates
• A brief account of research, teaching and other activities relevant to the position to which the application pertains, including a description of how the applicant envisions their future research and teaching

The rules for appointment of teaching staff at Malmö University are regulated in the Appointment Rules at Malmö University.

Merits and qualifications must be documented according to Qualifications portfolio for lecturers/researchers at Malmö University

Application documents
We accept application documents digitally. Physical documents are accepted only in exceptional cases. Contact [email protected] if you have books and any other documents that cannot be sent electronically.

Miscellaneous
The position is a permanent position and working time is 100%.

Malmö University is a workplace and higher education institution that is characterised by an open and inclusive approach, where gender equality and equal terms add value to our activities.

Malmö University applies individual salary setting.

According to the working time agreement, professors have at least 30 percent time for their own research within the employment. The content of the duties as well as the distribution between research, teaching and administration may change over time.

Start date
As soon as possible by agreement.

Union representatives
SACO-S: Désirée Annvir, [email protected]

Sveriges Lärare: Peter Persson, [email protected]

OFR/S (ST): Lutfi Zuta, [email protected]

We are looking forward to receiving your application!
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You apply no later than 30/09/2024 by clicking the apply button.