Many students are attracted to the Department for its interdisciplinary , problem-oriented approaches in research and teaching. 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 Marine systems ecology encompasses population, community, and ecosystem ecology, including relevant autecological, physical, chemical and biogeochemical processes in marine and brackish water environments. High levels of competence in research and teaching are of equal and primary importance for this position. Scientific research is documented by publication in internationally recognised journals, as well as through successful planning and execut ion of research, including the receipt of research grants.
Administrative skills are a second important consideration .
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.