Lövsta Agricultural Research

We are looking for someone to work as a stable technician in a dairy cow or pig herd during the summer period from May to September 2026 at SLU Lövsta Agricultural Research outside Uppsala. Our team at Lövsta consists of nearly thirty employees, half of whom work with the dairy herd of 300 cows, while about 6 employees work in the pig barn, which includes 110 sows with integrated production. The barns are highly mechanized, featuring milking robots (VMS) in the dairy barn. The facility conducts around 20 research projects annually and hosts a couple of thousand SLU students.

About the Job

The job involves the usual tasks in a dairy cow or pig herd, such as monitoring in the barns (and on pasture in the cattle barn), cleaning, record-keeping, administration, weighing, and feeding. The work is scheduled with weekend and on-call duties. Some work may occur in Lövsta's chicken and layer hen barns, which are integrated with the dairy barn. Daily work consists of a mix of routine tasks and barn work in research projects.

Your Background

You should have practical experience in dairy and/or pig production, and theoretical knowledge is an advantage. We place great importance on personal qualities such as teamwork, independence, as well as initiative and organizational skills. You should be interested in working with researchers and students. A driver's license (B) is advantageous.

About Us

Lövsta Agricultural Research at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is one of Europe's most modern facilities for research and education on agricultural animals. The barns host extensive production of pigs, dairy cows, and poultry. The barns are used daily by students and researchers at SLU.

Link to Lövsta Agricultural Research's website here (https://www.slu.se/forskning/forskningsinfrastrukturer/infrastrukturer-vid-slu-tillgangliga-for-externa-anvandare/slu-lovsta-lantbruksforskning/).

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

Location:

Uppsala

Employment Type:

Temporary employment from May to September 2026.

Extent:

100%

Start Date:

By agreement.

Application:

Welcome to submit your application via the application button below by 2026-03-08.

Union Contacts:

Here you can find contact persons. (https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/)

The 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 activities are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks, and educational sites across the country.

SLU has over 4000 employees, 6000 students, and doctoral candidates, with a turnover exceeding 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 diverse experiences lay the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome individuals from various backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position.