Assistant Professor in Food Technology with a focus on NutritionLund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, Institutionen för livsmedelsteknikLund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has around 44 000 students and more than 8 000 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. The Department of Food Technology, Engineering and Nutrition, at Lund University, Faculty of Engineering invites applications for a position as Assistant Professor in Food Technology with a focus on Nutrition. Subject Food Technology with a focus on Nutrition. Subject description Research in food technology with a focus on nutrition. The subject concerns consequences and mechanisms of overnutrition and malnutrition, and other physiological functions of importance for the health of the consumer. The health effects are studied in relation to chemical and physical properties of food as well as changes in intestinal microflora, composition and metabolism. The research focus on nutritional aspects in an international from an Agenda 2030 perspective. Examples can be malnutrition and deficiency diseases in industrialized- and developing countries. Work duties Employment as an Assistant Professor is a career development position, which aims for the holder to develop his or her independence as a researcher and educator. The work duties mainly involve research and teaching. The position shall include the opportunity for five weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. Work duties include:
Qualification requirements Appointment to Assistant Professor requires that the applicant has a PhD or acquired corresponding research expertise. Priority should be given to applicants who have completed their degree or acquired the equivalent expertise no more than five years before the last date for applications. Assessment criteria For appointment to Assistant Professor, the following shall form the assessment criteria:
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Consideration will also be given to ability to cooperate, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research, education and innovation within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development. Terms of employment This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of 6 years. The employment is regulated in accordance with Chapter 4 Section 12a§ HEA. Instructions on how to apply Applications shall be written in English. Please draw up the application in accordance with LTH’s Academic qualifications portfolio – see link below. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system. Read more: http://www.lth.se/english/working-at-lth/to-apply-for-academic-positions-at-lth/ ***************************************************************** Promotion to Senior Lecturer in Food Technology with a focus on Nutrition During the period of employment, an Assistant Professor can apply for promotion to a permanent position as Senior Lecturer if he or she has the required qualifications listed below and is deemed suitable. An Assistant Professor can only apply for promotion once. Qualification requirements
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LTH forms the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University, with approximately 9 000 students. The research carried out at LTH is of a high international standard and we are continuously developing our teaching methods and adapting our courses to current needs. We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts. Type of employment Temporary position longer than 6 months
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