The Swedish Museum of Natural History has openings for two professors in the
Museum™s Research Department
--Professor of Entomology, Reg. no. 43-355/2004
--Professor of Invertebrate Zoology, Reg. no. 43-356/2004
Entomological (including arachnological) and invertebrate zoological research
at the Museum emphasizes taxonomy, systematics and phylogeny. In addition to
large scientific collections, the Research Division has excellent departmental
libraries and modern laboratories. Each professor will be expected to provide
leadership and develop their own research program. He/she will also have
responsibility for the collections in his/her area. Encouraging public and
governmental interest in the Museum™s research and collections is also an
important responsibility. Both positions carry some obligation for university
teaching.
The Research Division is currently undergoing reorganization. Each position
may also include assignment as administrative head of department, with
responsibility for budget and personnel.
The successful applicant will:
-- have demonstrated scientific excellence in his/her field
-- be able to create a strong research environment
-- have strong potential to obtain external support for research
-- have experience and interest in maintaining scientific collections
-- be an excellent teacher
-- have experience in supervising student research
-- be interested in activities outside the Museum and be able to popularize
science
-- be able to work well with others
Interest and experience in administration and management will also be
important. The working language at the Museum is Swedish. The Museum has the
goal of equality in employment and welcomes women as applicants.
The application should include:
The applicant’s qualifications, including a complete list of publications
The applicant’s most relevant publications (at most 10) A brief report of the
applicant’s current research, teaching, and work in popular science
An account of the applicant’s experience in collections work and maintenance
Documentation of the applicant’s administrative and managerial experience
A brief statement of vision
For further information contact the Director of Research, Prof. Stefan
Claesson, the Associate Director of Research, Dr. Mari Källersjö, SACO-S
representative Kerstin Alm Kübler, or ST-Kultur representative Marie Svensson
(tel. 5195 4000).
The application should be written in English.
The application and all supporting materials should be submitted in
quadruplicate, no later than 28 January 2005 to:
Swedish Museum of Natural History
Box 50007, SE-104 05 Stockholm
Sweden
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