Department of Animal Biosciences

We seek an independent and motivated postdoctoral researcher for a newly initiated research project investigating food recalls in the food supply chain, focusing on food safety.

About the position

The project will utilize registry data to examine why food is recalled before reaching consumers and where in the food chain these recalls occur. Additionally, interviews will be conducted to explore how businesses and regulatory authorities approach food recalls.

You will collaborate within an interdisciplinary team consisting of representatives from academia, government agencies, and the private sector.

Your profile

You must have:

• A doctoral degree in a relevant field
• The ability to work independently in an interdisciplinary research environment
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to publish scientific work in relevant areas
• Proficiency in Swedish to communicate with Swedish authorities and companies
• Very good proficiency in English, both spoken and written.
• Experience in research related to food and public health is considered a merit.
• Experience working with databases and conducting interviews is considered a merit.

This position is intended for a junior researcher, and we primarily seek candidates who obtained their Ph.D. within the last three years.

About us

HBIO is a creative and inspiring environment with a wide range of expertise and interests. We have a strong research environment within different areas of One Health and welcome a post-doc project that connects several of our areas. We have the essential equipment and infrastructure for a post-doc project, including equipment for molecular biology, cell culture, microbiology, safety class II laboratories, and Maldi-Tof. In addition, the university has an animal hospital/veterinary clinic and a clinical chemistry laboratory.

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

Read more about our benefits and working at SLU by visiting: https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/ (https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/)

Location:

Uppsala

Form of employment:

Temporary employment for 24 months, with the possibility of extension.

Scope:

100%

Start date:

As agreed.

Application:

Please submit your application before the deadline of May 6, 2025. You can submit your application by clicking the button below.

Selection from among the eligible candidates will be based on a written application including a curriculum vitae (CV), practical skills, personal references, and an interview. The position will be offered to the person who, after an overall qualitative assessment, is considered to be best placed to carry out and develop the tasks in question and to contribute to the positive development of the organization.

Union representatives:

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The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals, and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests, and teaching sites throughout Sweden.

SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterized by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity, and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.