Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science
Lund University
Sweden

About Lund University:
Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47,000 students and more than 8,800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain, and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

About the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (MGeo):
Research and education at MGeo address fundamental and applied questions on the Earth’s past, present, and future climate and environment, including people’s interactions with the natural world and consequences for human wellbeing. MGeo advances and deploys cutting-edge methods, models, and technologies in environmental science, quaternary sciences, bedrock geology, paleontology, physical geography, biodiversity and ecosystem science, remote sensing, GIS, and computational science for health and environment, studying processes spanning microscopic to planetary scales across all time scales.


Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science with a specialisation in environmental and sustainability policy work. The position focuses on:

  • Environmental science research on human-induced environmental problems

  • Strategic environmental and sustainability work for sustainable management of land and natural resources

  • Applied and practice-oriented research conducted in interdisciplinary networks

The position offers a starting package, if needed, corresponding to a fully financed PhD position to support the strengthening of this research area.


Duties

The main tasks include:

  • Teaching in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (~30% of full-time), including supervision of degree projects, course responsibility, and course development at both basic and advanced levels

  • Research (~40% of full-time), including independent research with a focus on strategic environmental and sustainability work

  • Competence development and departmental management tasks

  • Cooperation with units within the university, government agencies, organisations, and private actors

  • Actively seeking external research funding

Teaching Responsibilities:

  • Teach environmental and sustainability strategy at undergraduate and graduate levels

  • Supervise degree projects and doctoral students

  • Courses include: Analysis and Methodology, A Circular and Biobased Society, Applied Environmental Science, and Strategic Environmental- and Sustainability Work (new bachelor-level course)

  • Master's programme in Environmental Science (international programme starting Fall 2027)

Departmental Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with society, authorities, and companies

  • Contribute to rejuvenating and developing programs, courses, and educational networks at Lund University


Qualifications

A person is qualified for employment as a Senior Lecturer if they:

  • Have a PhD in environmental science or equivalent research expertise

  • Have at least five weeks of training in teaching and learning in higher education (or equivalent knowledge)

  • Are suitable for the position and have the general ability to perform duties effectively


Assessment Criteria

Required:

  • Documented experience in teaching environmental science at higher education level and as a course coordinator

  • Experience in pedagogical development of environmental science education

  • Ability to conduct independent, high-quality research focused on sustainable future use and management of land and natural resources

  • Experience supervising doctoral students

  • Experience in obtaining national and/or international research grants

  • Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

Meriting:

  • Research and teaching experience in environmental management in areas such as climate, energy, pollutants, materials, food production, nature conservation, and forestry

  • Teaching experience in decision processes and decision support tools supporting strategic environmental and sustainability work

  • Experience developing science-based decision support tools for strategic environmental and sustainability work

  • Experience applying environmental science research in cooperation with public administration and/or private companies

  • Combining natural and social science perspectives in research and teaching

  • Pedagogical training beyond the required 5 weeks, including PhD supervision training

  • Ability to teach in Swedish and communicate with colleagues and collaborative partners

Other Considerations:

  • Communication skills, collaboration, and willingness to participate in administrative challenges

  • Assessment of teaching expertise is as important as research expertise

  • Non-Swedish speakers must achieve B2 level in Swedish within three years


What We Offer

  • Public authority benefits, generous annual leave, and advantageous occupational pension

  • Opportunities to work in an international, research-intensive environment

  • Read more: Working at Lund University


Application Instructions

  • Applications should be in English and include certificates or letters of confirmation for documented experience

  • Follow the Faculty of Science’s application instructions for teaching positions

  • Attach a research plan

  • Upload the application as PDF files to the recruitment system

Faculty of Science:

  • Research and education areas: Biology, Astronomy, Physics, Geosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Environmental Sciences

  • Faculty includes 8 departments, ~1,500 students, 360 PhD students, and 700 employees


Employment Details

  • Type of employment: Permanent position

  • Contract type: Full-time

  • First day of employment: 15 August 2026 or by agreement

  • Salary: Monthly

  • Number of positions: 1

  • Full-time equivalent: 100%

  • City: Lund

  • County: Skåne län

  • Country: Sweden

  • Reference number: PA2025/3406

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Published: 17 Dec 2025
Last Application Date: 11 Feb 2026


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