Department of Southern Swedish Forest Science

We are looking for a motivated individual to conduct research on: Continuous Cover Forestry – regeneration and forest management for complex stand structures.

About the job

This project will focus on how the effects of selective logging on regeneration and stand structure change with soil fertility and climate. It is part of the larger BROADEN project, which deals with nature-based forest management and restoration of broadleaf forests. The aim of the project is to generate new knowledge for the management of such continuity forests. For this research, we will use existing data from a long-term experiment on selective logging and data from the National Forest Inventory. This will be complemented by new field measurements during the project.

Your background

The candidate must have a PhD in forest management, forest production, forestry, biology, ecology, or equivalent. The PhD must be completed by the time the employment decision is made.

The candidate must have proven experience in analyzing trees and stand structures, as demonstrated through scientific publications and a dissertation.

Previous experience in fieldwork related to regeneration and management within the framework of continuous cover forestry and experience of such forestry from other parts of the world is advantageous. The department values candidates who have an interest in teaching and mentoring university students.

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, conducting research and teaching in 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.

More information about the department/division: Department of Southern Swedish Forest Science | slu.se (https://slu.se)

Read more about our benefits and what it's 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:

Fixed-term employment for 12 months.

Extent:

100%

Start date:

As soon as possible by agreement.

Application:

Welcome with your application via the application button below by 2026-01-30.

Union contacts:

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 throughout the country.

SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 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 this position.