Department of Southern Swedish Forest Science

We are looking for a highly motivated individual in the field of forest management research.

About the Job

The candidate will belong to the management group at the department and work in a team focused on forest management for diverse objectives, addressing issues related to climate adaptation and high vs low-intensity forestry.

Your Background

The candidate must have a PhD in forest management or a related field. The candidate must have documented experience in forest management in research and/or work experience outside academia. We are looking for a researcher with an interdisciplinary background that includes production ecology work both in academic research and practical application in the forestry sector.

The department values candidates who have an interest in teaching and supervising university students. Documented experience in research on cultivation systems with alternative tree species to spruce and pine, particularly in relation to forest production and adaptation to future climate conditions, is advantageous. The position will include teaching in both Swedish and English, as well as the ability to assimilate information and communicate in Swedish, both orally and in writing.

About Us

SLU is one of the world's highest-ranked universities in several subject areas, ranked #1 in forestry (CWUR). We are an interdisciplinary institution where we research and teach many subjects related to sustainable forestry. Our work has global relevance, and we have particular expertise in forests and forestry as complex socio-ecological systems. Our research areas include forest management, forest ecology, pathology, policy, and planning. We collaborate with various stakeholders and actively disseminate our research findings to relevant actors. Our undergraduate and graduate courses cover all of the aforementioned areas.

For more information about the department/division: Department of Southern Swedish Forest Science | slu.se (https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/)

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:

Alnarp

Employment Type:

Permanent position.

Extent:

50%

Start Date:

January 2025 or by agreement.

Application:

Welcome with your application via the application button below by 2026-01-05.

Union Contacts:

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

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) plays a key role in the development of sustainable living, based on 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 4000 employees, 6000 students and doctoral candidates, and a turnover of over 4.5 billion SEK. The university invests in attractive environments on its campuses. We strive for a gender-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.