Publicerad: 2025-01-21
Researcher in Toxicology
Department of Animal Biosciences
New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for food and drinking water safety
About the position
Department of Animal Biosciences is recruiting an early career researcher in toxicology, with a focus on the development and use of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for food and drinking water safety. The researcher will join a research group which is focusing on the development and use of cell-based assays for hazard identification and characterization in the field of food toxicology, especially drinking water toxicology.
The successful candidate will contribute to already ongoing research projects in this group but will also be given the opportunity to develop a new research project within the field of NAMs for food and drinking water safety. The exact focus for this new research project will be decided in discussion between the group leader and the researcher and will be selected to align with the competences and interests of the researcher. The researcher will also be given the opportunity to develop as a teacher and a supervisor, e.g. by supervising master and doctoral students. The researcher is expected to take a leading role in the development and execution of the planned research as well as the writing of scientific publications. In the long run, the researcher is expected to actively apply for externa research grants to contribute to the long-term funding of the research.
Your profile
Doctoral degree in toxicology or another field relevant for this subject field (e.g. molecular biology, biochemistry, veterinary medicine or pharmacology). We are primarily looking for an early career researcher.
The applicant must be sufficiently fluent in English to understand, discuss and communicate science on a high level. The assessment of applications will be based primarily on the applicant's ability to conduct independent research of high scientific quality, as well as the applicant´s collaborative skills, problem-solving capacity and long-term ambition to develop as a teacher and academic researcher. The appointment will be offered to the applicant who, following a qualitative comprehensive assessment, is deemed to have the best skill set to conduct and develop the duties in question and contribute to the positive development of this field of research.
About us
Department of Animal Biosciences (HBIO) is part of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences and is responsible for education, research and postgraduate studies in several basic and applied scientific areas. These areas include anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology, toxicology, breeding and genetics, immunology, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, epizootology, comparative medicine, food safety and One Health. Our research covers everything from livestock, sports and companion animals to laboratory animals and wildlife. Researchers in the department work across the entire range from molecular mechanisms and microbiology to the overall structure, function and behaviour of animals and how these are affected by breeding, physical activity, care, production, stress, environmental factors and disease.
Read more about our benefits and working at SLU by visiting: https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/
Location:
Uppsala
Form of employment:
Permanent. SLU may apply a probationary period.
Scope:
100%
Start date:
As agreed.
Application:
Please submit your application before deadline February 14th, 2025. You can submit your application by clicking the button below.
Union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.
SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for food and drinking water safety
About the position
Department of Animal Biosciences is recruiting an early career researcher in toxicology, with a focus on the development and use of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for food and drinking water safety. The researcher will join a research group which is focusing on the development and use of cell-based assays for hazard identification and characterization in the field of food toxicology, especially drinking water toxicology.
The successful candidate will contribute to already ongoing research projects in this group but will also be given the opportunity to develop a new research project within the field of NAMs for food and drinking water safety. The exact focus for this new research project will be decided in discussion between the group leader and the researcher and will be selected to align with the competences and interests of the researcher. The researcher will also be given the opportunity to develop as a teacher and a supervisor, e.g. by supervising master and doctoral students. The researcher is expected to take a leading role in the development and execution of the planned research as well as the writing of scientific publications. In the long run, the researcher is expected to actively apply for externa research grants to contribute to the long-term funding of the research.
Your profile
Doctoral degree in toxicology or another field relevant for this subject field (e.g. molecular biology, biochemistry, veterinary medicine or pharmacology). We are primarily looking for an early career researcher.
The applicant must be sufficiently fluent in English to understand, discuss and communicate science on a high level. The assessment of applications will be based primarily on the applicant's ability to conduct independent research of high scientific quality, as well as the applicant´s collaborative skills, problem-solving capacity and long-term ambition to develop as a teacher and academic researcher. The appointment will be offered to the applicant who, following a qualitative comprehensive assessment, is deemed to have the best skill set to conduct and develop the duties in question and contribute to the positive development of this field of research.
About us
Department of Animal Biosciences (HBIO) is part of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences and is responsible for education, research and postgraduate studies in several basic and applied scientific areas. These areas include anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology, toxicology, breeding and genetics, immunology, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, epizootology, comparative medicine, food safety and One Health. Our research covers everything from livestock, sports and companion animals to laboratory animals and wildlife. Researchers in the department work across the entire range from molecular mechanisms and microbiology to the overall structure, function and behaviour of animals and how these are affected by breeding, physical activity, care, production, stress, environmental factors and disease.
Read more about our benefits and working at SLU by visiting: https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/
Location:
Uppsala
Form of employment:
Permanent. SLU may apply a probationary period.
Scope:
100%
Start date:
As agreed.
Application:
Please submit your application before deadline February 14th, 2025. You can submit your application by clicking the button below.
Union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.
SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.