Department of Forest Resource Management

We are looking for staff for the National Forest Inventory's reporting unit.

About the job

Do you want a broad and educational job where you contribute to knowledge base and statistics about Sweden's forests? With us, you will be part of our statistical analysis work. Your main task will be to ensure that our annual statistical production is carried out in the best possible way together with colleagues.

The role is varied and includes method development, data quality assurance, statistical analysis, and reporting of results. In addition to the annual statistical production, you will carry out assignments commissioned by researchers and authorities.

Your background

We are looking for someone who is educated as a forest engineer, biologist, statistician, or has equivalent qualifications. A PhD is an advantage. You have a genuine interest in forestry issues and are creative, solution-oriented, and communicative – both orally and in writing. The role requires flexibility and attention to detail as you will handle various tasks. Experience with statistical software (SAS/R etc.), database management, GIS, and forest inventory is advantageous.

We highly value your personal qualities and offer great opportunities for you to grow and develop within the organization.

About us

The Department of Forest Resource Management conducts education and research in the fields of forest remote sensing, forest inventory and sampling, forest planning, forest mathematical statistics, and landscape studies. The department is also responsible for the ongoing environmental analysis programs of the National Forest Inventory, National inventories of the landscape in Sweden, which includes inventories of coastal areas, mountains, grasslands, and deciduous forests, as well as butterflies and bumblebees. Our operations combine research and environmental analysis in interdisciplinary projects, providing unique opportunities to develop holistic concepts for sustainable use of natural resources. We have about 110 employees and during the summer months, about 90 seasonal employees in our field inventories. More information can be found at www.slu.se/srh (http://www.slu.se/srh).

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:

Umeå

Employment type:

Permanent employment. SLU applies a probationary period.

Extent:

100%

Start date:

By agreement.

Application:

Welcome with your application via the application button below no later than 2026-03-02

Union contact persons:

Union contact persons (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 throughout the country.

SLU has over 4000 employees, 6000 students, and doctoral students, with a turnover of over 4.5 billion SEK. The university invests in attractive environments on its campuses. We work 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 people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position.