Senior Lecturer in Biology (Lund University)

Lund University – Faculty of Science, Department of Biology About Lund University Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47,000 students and more than 8,800 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. About the Department of Biology The Department of Biology was established in 2010 through the merger of the Departments of Ecology, Cell and Organism Biology, Biological Undergraduate Education, and the Biological Museums. The department is located at Campus North, which provides unique opportunities for pioneering education and research in the biological sciences. In total, more than 300 people are currently employed at the department, including approximately 70 doctoral candidates. The Biological Museums house one of the world’s largest university collections (approximately 12 million specimens) of animals and plants, primarily insects and vascular plants from the Nordic countries. Research at the department is organized into five broad subject-based divisions, comprising smaller research groups, and encompasses many areas within the biological sciences. The department offers several Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in “Biology” and “Molecular Biology,” attracting both Swedish and international students. Further information about the Department of Biology is available here. Division of Biodiversity and Evolution The Division of Biodiversity and Evolution consists of fifteen lecturers and professors, together with their associated research groups, as well as a number of independent researchers. The research conducted within the division is situated at the intersection of biodiversity, ecology, and evolution, with strong connections to conservation biology, ecosystem ecology, biological environmental monitoring, and the Biological Museum. Job Description Work Duties The position involves research, teaching, and outreach. The appointee is expected to contribute to strengthening research and teaching within the subject area. Over time, the appointee is also expected to contribute to the department’s activities by undertaking various types of leadership assignments. The content and distribution of duties may change over time, but at least 50% of the position should include research. Research The appointee is expected to establish an independent research environment within population, community, landscape, or ecosystem ecology, with a focus on conservation biology and/or biodiversity-related ecosystem services in terrestrial ecosystems. The research should complement and relate to the ongoing research conducted at the Department of Biology, thereby strengthening existing areas through a broadening or deepening of focus. Connections to current research directions may advantageously be combined with the development of new areas of inquiry. The appointee is expected to secure external funding for their research from national (e.g. The Swedish Research Council Vetenskapsrådet, the FORMAS Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development) and international (e.g. ERC, Horizon Europe) funding bodies, as well as through collaborations with government agencies or organisations engaged in related issues. A start package, including financing for a PhD-student position and some equipment, will be offered by the department. Teaching The appointee is expected to contribute to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as to the development of courses and programmes within the subject area. In the short term, the appointee is expected to contribute to teaching in, for example: BIOC05 Naturvård (“Nature Conservation”) BIOC13 Ecology BIOR39 Biological monitoring BIOR69 Population and Community Ecology BIOR83 Conservation Biology The Master’s track in Conservation Biology The position also includes the supervision of BSc/MSc degree projects and doctoral students. In the longer term, the appointee is expected to assume responsibility for courses. Outreach The holder of the position is expected to engage with society by disseminating information about their activities and, where appropriate, ensuring that research results are of practical benefit through the development of existing, and the initiation of new, relevant collaborative activities at the department. Leadership Responsibilities The position does not initially include any administrative or leadership duties. However, over time the appointee is expected to participate in such tasks at both unit and departmental levels. Consideration will also be given to how the candidate may contribute to the development of cross-departmental collaboration in environmental science-related biodiversity research and teaching, particularly between the Biology Department and the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (MGeo). Qualification Requirements A person is qualified to be employed as a senior lecturer if they have demonstrated teaching expertise and been awarded a PhD in the biological or environmental sciences or equivalent research expertise, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 4 Section 4. The position requires at least five weeks’ training in teaching and learning in higher education or corresponding knowledge obtained in some other way. An exception to this requirement may be made in special cases. Applicants who do not possess training in teaching and learning in higher education are to undergo such training within two years of taking up the position. Teaching staff at Lund University are required to be suitable for the position and to have the general ability to fulfil their work duties well. Assessment Criteria Requirements for the Position The applicant must demonstrate scientific expertise in population, community, landscape, or ecosystem ecology, with a focus on conservation biology and/or biodiversity-related ecosystem services in terrestrial ecosystems. The applicant must include a research plan showing how their research profile and planned research can contribute to, complement, or interact with existing research at the Department of Biology. The applicant must demonstrate a very strong ability to secure national or international research funding. The applicant must have experience in supervising undergraduate students and PhD-students. The applicant must possess varied and well-documented teaching proficiency. The applicant must demonstrate good pedagogical ability and teaching proficiency. The applicant must have excellent English language skills with strong communication abilities. Meriting Factors Experience in course development and course leadership Experience in supervising postdoctoral researchers A broad international network Ability to engage with society and communicate scientific results Documented skill and experience in leadership roles Scientific merits will be assessed primarily based on the quality and volume of peer-reviewed scientific publications. As much attention will be given to teaching expertise as to research expertise. Significant emphasis will also be placed on the applicant’s ability to collaborate internally and externally. When appointing teaching staff, Lund University’s Appointment Rules apply, in addition to the Higher Education Ordinance. For non-Swedish speaking staff members, language level B2 in Swedish must be achieved within three years (CEFR). What We Offer Lund University is a public authority, which means special benefits, generous annual leave, and an advantageous occupational pension. Read more on the University website about working with us. Design and Content of the Application We recommend writing the application in English, as it may be reviewed by international external experts. The application must follow the Faculty of Science’s application instructions for teaching positions and be uploaded to the recruitment system as PDF files. Please note that it is very important to follow the application instructions and to attach a research plan. Faculty of Science Within the Faculty of Science, research and education are conducted in Biology, Astronomy, Physics, Geosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Environmental Sciences. The Faculty comprises eight departments located in the northern campus area of Lund and includes approximately 1,500 students, 360 PhD students, and 700 employees. We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts. Employment Details Type of employment: Permanent position Contract type: Full time First day of employment: As soon as possible, or by agreement Salary: Monthly Number of positions: 1 Full-time equivalent: 100% City: Lund County: Skåne län Country: Sweden Reference number: PA2025/2368 Contact Jessica Abbott Head of Department Phone: +46 46 222 93 04 Email: prefekt@biol.lu.se Magne Friberg Head of Division Phone: +46 46 222 89 68 Email: magne.friberg@biol.lu.se Helen Johansson Recruitment Coordinator Phone: +46 46 222 36 09 Email: helen.johansson@science.lu.se Union Representatives OFR/ST: +46 46 222 93 62, st@st.lu.se SACO: kansli@saco-s.lu.se SEKO: +46 46 222 93 66, sekocivil@seko.lu.se Published: 17 December 2025 Last application date: 11 February 2026 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

Lund University – Faculty of Science, Department of Biology

About Lund University

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47,000 students and more than 8,800 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.

About the Department of Biology

The Department of Biology was established in 2010 through the merger of the Departments of Ecology, Cell and Organism Biology, Biological Undergraduate Education, and the Biological Museums. The department is located at Campus North, which provides unique opportunities for pioneering education and research in the biological sciences.

In total, more than 300 people are currently employed at the department, including approximately 70 doctoral candidates. The Biological Museums house one of the world’s largest university collections (approximately 12 million specimens) of animals and plants, primarily insects and vascular plants from the Nordic countries.

Research at the department is organized into five broad subject-based divisions, comprising smaller research groups, and encompasses many areas within the biological sciences. The department offers several Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in “Biology” and “Molecular Biology,” attracting both Swedish and international students.

Further information about the Department of Biology is available here.

Division of Biodiversity and Evolution

The Division of Biodiversity and Evolution consists of fifteen lecturers and professors, together with their associated research groups, as well as a number of independent researchers. The research conducted within the division is situated at the intersection of biodiversity, ecology, and evolution, with strong connections to conservation biology, ecosystem ecology, biological environmental monitoring, and the Biological Museum.

Job Description

Work Duties

The position involves research, teaching, and outreach. The appointee is expected to contribute to strengthening research and teaching within the subject area. Over time, the appointee is also expected to contribute to the department’s activities by undertaking various types of leadership assignments.

The content and distribution of duties may change over time, but at least 50% of the position should include research.

Research

The appointee is expected to establish an independent research environment within population, community, landscape, or ecosystem ecology, with a focus on conservation biology and/or biodiversity-related ecosystem services in terrestrial ecosystems.

The research should complement and relate to the ongoing research conducted at the Department of Biology, thereby strengthening existing areas through a broadening or deepening of focus. Connections to current research directions may advantageously be combined with the development of new areas of inquiry.

The appointee is expected to secure external funding for their research from national (e.g. The Swedish Research Council Vetenskapsrådet, the FORMAS Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development) and international (e.g. ERC, Horizon Europe) funding bodies, as well as through collaborations with government agencies or organisations engaged in related issues.

A start package, including financing for a PhD-student position and some equipment, will be offered by the department.

Teaching

The appointee is expected to contribute to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as to the development of courses and programmes within the subject area.

In the short term, the appointee is expected to contribute to teaching in, for example:

BIOC05 Naturvård (“Nature Conservation”)
BIOC13 Ecology
BIOR39 Biological monitoring
BIOR69 Population and Community Ecology
BIOR83 Conservation Biology
The Master’s track in Conservation Biology

The position also includes the supervision of BSc/MSc degree projects and doctoral students. In the longer term, the appointee is expected to assume responsibility for courses.

Outreach

The holder of the position is expected to engage with society by disseminating information about their activities and, where appropriate, ensuring that research results are of practical benefit through the development of existing, and the initiation of new, relevant collaborative activities at the department.

Leadership Responsibilities

The position does not initially include any administrative or leadership duties. However, over time the appointee is expected to participate in such tasks at both unit and departmental levels.

Consideration will also be given to how the candidate may contribute to the development of cross-departmental collaboration in environmental science-related biodiversity research and teaching, particularly between the Biology Department and the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (MGeo).

Qualification Requirements

A person is qualified to be employed as a senior lecturer if they have demonstrated teaching expertise and been awarded a PhD in the biological or environmental sciences or equivalent research expertise, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 4 Section 4.

The position requires at least five weeks’ training in teaching and learning in higher education or corresponding knowledge obtained in some other way. An exception to this requirement may be made in special cases. Applicants who do not possess training in teaching and learning in higher education are to undergo such training within two years of taking up the position.

Teaching staff at Lund University are required to be suitable for the position and to have the general ability to fulfil their work duties well.

Assessment Criteria

Requirements for the Position

The applicant must demonstrate scientific expertise in population, community, landscape, or ecosystem ecology, with a focus on conservation biology and/or biodiversity-related ecosystem services in terrestrial ecosystems.
The applicant must include a research plan showing how their research profile and planned research can contribute to, complement, or interact with existing research at the Department of Biology.
The applicant must demonstrate a very strong ability to secure national or international research funding.
The applicant must have experience in supervising undergraduate students and PhD-students.
The applicant must possess varied and well-documented teaching proficiency.
The applicant must demonstrate good pedagogical ability and teaching proficiency.
The applicant must have excellent English language skills with strong communication abilities.

Meriting Factors

Experience in course development and course leadership
Experience in supervising postdoctoral researchers
A broad international network
Ability to engage with society and communicate scientific results
Documented skill and experience in leadership roles

Scientific merits will be assessed primarily based on the quality and volume of peer-reviewed scientific publications. As much attention will be given to teaching expertise as to research expertise. Significant emphasis will also be placed on the applicant’s ability to collaborate internally and externally.

When appointing teaching staff, Lund University’s Appointment Rules apply, in addition to the Higher Education Ordinance.

For non-Swedish speaking staff members, language level B2 in Swedish must be achieved within three years (CEFR).

What We Offer

Lund University is a public authority, which means special benefits, generous annual leave, and an advantageous occupational pension.

Read more on the University website about working with us.

Design and Content of the Application

We recommend writing the application in English, as it may be reviewed by international external experts. The application must follow the Faculty of Science’s application instructions for teaching positions and be uploaded to the recruitment system as PDF files.

Please note that it is very important to follow the application instructions and to attach a research plan.

Faculty of Science

Within the Faculty of Science, research and education are conducted in Biology, Astronomy, Physics, Geosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Environmental Sciences. The Faculty comprises eight departments located in the northern campus area of Lund and includes approximately 1,500 students, 360 PhD students, and 700 employees.

We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts.