Department of Animal Bioveterinary Sciences

We are looking for an independent and motivated postdoctoral researcher for a newly started research project investigating food recalls in the food chain with a focus on food safety.

About the job

The project will use registry data to answer why food is recalled from the food chain before it reaches the consumer and where in the food chain the recall occurs. The project will also address questions through interviews regarding how companies and regulatory authorities reason about food recalls.

You will collaborate in a multidisciplinary team with representatives from academia, authorities, and the private sector.

Your background

You should have:

• A PhD in a relevant field
• The ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary research environment
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to publish scientifically in relevant subjects
• Very good knowledge of Swedish to communicate with Swedish authorities and companies.
• You should have very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.
• Experience in food and public health research is an advantage.
• Experience working with databases and interviews is an advantage.

The position is intended for a junior researcher, and we primarily seek individuals who have obtained their PhD within the last three years.

About us

The Department of Animal Bioveterinary Sciences is part of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science and is responsible for education and research in several fundamental and applied scientific areas. These areas include anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology, toxicology, genetics, breeding, immunology, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, epizootiology, comparative medicine, food safety, bioinformatics, and One Health.

HBIO offers a creative and inspiring environment with broad expertise and a wide range of research interests. We have a strong research environment in various areas of One Health and welcome postdoctoral projects that integrate several of our research fields. We provide the necessary equipment and infrastructure for postdoctoral research, including advanced equipment for molecular biology, cell culture, and microbiology, as well as biosafety level II laboratories and Maldi-Tof. In addition, the university has an animal hospital/veterinary clinic and a clinical chemistry laboratory.

For more information about the department/division: https://www.slu.se/institutioner/husdjurens-biovetenskaper/ (https://www.slu.se/institutioner/husdjurens-biovetenskaper/)

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/ (https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/)

Location:

Uppsala

Employment type:

Fixed-term employment for 24 months, with the possibility of extension.

Extent:

100%

Start date:

By agreement.

Application:

Welcome with your application via the application button below by 2025-05-06.

Selection among eligible applicants is based on written applications including a CV, practical skills, personal references, and an interview. The position is offered to the candidate who, after a qualitative overall assessment, is deemed to have the best qualifications to carry out and develop the current tasks and contribute to a positive development of the operations.

Union contact persons:

https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/ (https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/)

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) plays a key role in the development of sustainable living, grounded in science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between humans, animals, and ecosystems and responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Main locations are Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks, and educational sites across the country.

SLU has over 3000 employees, 5000 students, and researchers and an annual turnover of over three billion SEK. The university invests in attractive environments on its campuses. We strive for an equal and inclusive work environment where open conversations between people with different experiences lay the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position.