The Department of Conservation offers professional degree programs and research on issues of cultural heritage, landscapes, cultural environments, buildings, gardens, cultural historical objects, and interiors. In Gothenburg we offer degree programs for building preservationists, conservators, and leaders in the field of traditional handicrafts. In Mariestad we offer programs in building construction, garden, and landscaping crafts. For more information, see www.conservation.gu.se/english<http://www.conservation.gu.se/english>. Collaboration is an important component of what we do—collaboration among the different branches of the department, between degree programs and research, and with the surrounding society nationally and internationally.
Conservation demands expertise in a broad range of knowledge that includes fields in the natural sciences, the humanities, and the social sciences. Subject area Conservation with specialization in conservation science Subject area description At the department, research is currently being carried out in a wide field of areas reflecting the interdisciplinary approach, which often also takes place in close collaboration with the surrounding society with the aim of strengthening the professional ability of the heritage practice field. Of particular interest here is research based on a natural science framework aimed at developing methods for material analysis and degradation studies based on the utilization of different techniques to meet the need of knowledge arising from conservation of cultural objects. The research within the framework of this position as Senior Lecturer will be related to ongoing theoretical and experimental activities at the department, but also to the ongoing work on national level to establish a research infrastructure for Heritage Science. As far as the department’s education activities are concerned, the Objects conservation programme is relevant to highlight here. The education is professionally oriented and aims to provide both theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in preventative and operative preservation methods. During the first three years (bachelor’s degree), a general focus is on cultural objects. The last two years (master’s level), focus on in-depth specialisation where conservation science is of strategic importance. The program's structure and choice of courses aim at providing students with the necessary knowledge in natural sciences and cultural history in a holistic perspective that makes them well prepared for professional practice as a conservator. The education is based on an interdisciplinary approach where natural and cultural sciences are integrated. Job assignments The position includes planning and implementation of research and methodological development in conservation science, focusing on material and degradation studies using natural science methods. The research work involves developing own research relevant to the department’s education and research activities, and will largely be based on the ability to obtain external research funding. The tasks includes, in particular, work with FTIR, GC-MS, ICP-MS, XRD, Raman, XRF, μfading, multi / hyperspectral techniques and SEM-EDX, where collaboration nationally and internationally for establishing research infrastructure for heritage science is significant. The assignments also include teaching and supervision in the methods mentioned above, as well as planning courses, course responsibility and course development on both basic (graduate) and advanced (master) levels. Guidance and supervision of students in their graduation thesis works are also included. Teaching in postgraduate education and the department’s other programs and courses, as well as laboratory activities and other duties at the department may occur. The work also involves developing consultancy-based activities in material and degradation studies to support the needs of the practitioners, both nationally and internationally. In addition to thorough knowledge and long experience in conservation science, the position places great demands on planning and collaboration skills, social skills, flexibility and creativity. The applicant is expected to be able to teach in Swedish in two years. The university offers courses in Swedish as a second language. Applicants without university-level teacher training should participate in pedagogy courses for higher education within two years of hiring. Eligibility The general qualifications for academic positions are given in Chapter 4 of the Higher Education Ordinance and the Appointments Procedure for Teachers at the University of Gothenburg. The applicant should have a PhD in an area relevant for the position. Ability to teach in English or Swedish is a requirement. Assessment In assessing an applicant’s qualifications, scientific skills are the most important grounds for evaluating applicants, and secondly on pedagogical skills. Both will be assessed with the same accuracy. When assessing the scientific proficiency, emphasis is placed on the applicant's competence in conservation science, primarily documented through publications in scientific journals with internationally recognized peer review procedures. The assessment is also based on the supervision of PhD students, success in obtaining external research funding in national and international competition and proposed research plans. A basis in natural science and interdisciplinarity, as well as experiences from work with FTIR, GC-MS, ICP-MS, XRD, Raman, XRF, μfading, multi / hyperspectral and SEM-EDX are important. In assessing the pedagogical skills, the applicant must demonstrate documented experience of teaching at university level in conservation science and special emphasis will be placed on experience in planning, organizing and leading courses. Experience in supervising students, education administration and course evaluation and examinations is meritorious. Experience in work across professional boundaries and / or interdisciplinary co-operation, leadership experience and documented ability to develop consultancy activities aimed at the field of practice is of merit. The overall assessment of the applications will take into account proficiency and potential for development, ability to carry out the duties of the position, cooperate with others, and contribute to a positive development of the department. The overall assessment will also take into account the extent to which the applicant’s research plans are complementary to and strengthen the activities at the department. Employment Type of employment: Permanent post Extent: 100 % Location: Department of Conservation, Gothenburg First day of employment: To be agreed Appointment procedure The selection process will include evaluation by experts from outside the University of Gothenburg, interviews and guest lectures. The assessment of qualifications and experience will take into account parental leave, sick leave or other similar circumstances. The reasons and extent of absence should be specified in the application. For further information Regarding the position, please contact Bosse Lagerqvist, Head of Department +46 (0)31-786 4714 bosse.lagerqv...@conservation.gu.se<mailto:bosse.lagerqv...@conservation.gu.se> Unions Union representatives at the University of Gothenburg: http://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/union-representatives How to apply In order to apply for a position at the University of Gothenburg, you have to register an account in our online recruitment system. Together with your application the following should be attached: · Cover letter. · CV, including a complete list of publications, and record of received research grants (with amounts). · Description of scientific expertise, and a motivated list of ten selected scientific publications. · A research plan with a description of current and planned research as well as other planned activities relevant to this position (maximum three pages). · Description of pedagogical expertise, including information about the extent and level of teaching done and evaluations of its quality. It should also include pedagogical reflection and teaching philosophy. · Description of experience of leadership, administration and cooperation with the local community. · Copies of the most relevant publications in full format (maximum ten publications). · Certificates and other documents to be considered. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline. The selection of applicants is made on the basis of the qualifications registered in the application. Any documents that are not available in electronic format should be mailed in three copies to: Faculty Office for Science Attn: Marie Emanuelsson University of Gothenburg Box 460 S-405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden The application is to be written in English. 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