The successful candidate for this position is expected to strengthen the Department s undergraduate and graduate teaching, which requires learning Swedish, and to enrich and broaden its research pro gram. Scope Natural Resource Management encompasses the study of the human use and conservation of natural resources, with special focus on the importance of biodiversity and ecosystems for social and economic development, seen in a broad, interdisciplinary and pr oblem-oriented perspective. High levels of competence in research and teaching are of equal and primary importance for this position. Experience of interdisciplinary collaboration also outside the natural sciences is of merit. Scientific research is doc umented by publication in internationally recognised journals, as well as through successful planning and execution of research, including the receipt of research grants.
Administrative skills are a second important considera tion .
Leadership qualities and experience of popular scientific writing and speaking are useful merits. Candidates should state in their application whether they consider themselves qualified for appointment at the Full Professor level. Since at present most senior lecturers in the Section for Biology are men, the University particularly welcomes applications from women. Deadline for application is September 15, 1999. E-mail and faxed applications will be accepted, providing that a signed hard copy follows in the mail.