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Department of Soil and Environment

The Soil and Plant Laboratory at the Department of Soil and Environment at SLU in Uppsala is looking for a Laboratory Engineer for the soil chemistry section of the laboratory.

Do you want to become part of our team in an academic environment and thereby strengthen our research and routine operations at the department's laboratories?

We welcome your application!

About the job

We are looking for a Laboratory Engineer for a permanent position located in Uppsala/Ultuna at the Department of Soil and Environment.

You will work with sample preparation, sample processing/extraction, and daily routine analyses. The role involves close collaboration with researchers at the department to support ongoing research projects. We are looking for someone who is communicative, curious, and solution-oriented, and who wants to work in a laboratory that contributes to a higher understanding of soil functions and environmental processes at the departmental level.

As a Laboratory Engineer, you are required to work methodically and carefully, have analytical thinking, and the ability to see both details and the big picture. You thrive in an environment where conditions may change, handling this with flexibility and calm focus.

We prioritize applicants with experience in plant and soil knowledge and previous experience working within a university setting.

Your background

Requirements

• Ability to independently plan, solve technical problems, document work clearly, collaborate effectively, and conduct and report analysis data to clients.
• You must appreciate order, be able to work systematically, and remain flexible as tasks may vary, allowing you to perform what is needed at the moment.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills in interdisciplinary environments.
• Ability to develop new analysis methods according to emerging needs.
• You must be able to communicate in Swedish and English, both orally and in writing.
• Enjoy working in a team and prioritize the common goal over personal ambitions.
• Experience in supervising and introducing students to laboratory environments.
• Experience working in research-oriented environments and/or university settings.
• An academic education (Master's degree) in a relevant field.

Great emphasis is placed on your personal qualities.

You should have good physical fitness, as some tasks may be physically demanding.

SLU reserves the right to decide which candidate is best suited based on experience and personal qualities.

Meritorious qualifications:

• Experience working with authorities.
• Ability to start employment immediately.

About us

The Department of Soil and Environment is a leading center for soil science, both nationally and internationally. We research soil properties and fundamental functions, as well as studying how environmental and climate changes affect the soil. Through research, environmental analysis, and education, we contribute knowledge about future sustainable land use and develop new solutions as a basis for decision-making in agriculture, forestry, and urban environments.

The work environment at the department is international, and we have approximately 100 employees. Research is conducted within seven subject groups focusing on soil nutrient cycling, soil chemistry, soil biology, soil mechanics and tillage, biogeophysics, water management and water quality, and forest soil biogeochemistry. We are responsible for important research infrastructure in the form of soil chemical and physical laboratories, a CT scanner, long-term experiments, a lysimeter facility, and the field research stations Lanna and Lövsta, which offer infrastructure for crop experiments. Within education, the department participates in approximately 30 courses at undergraduate and advanced levels. We are part of SLU's Centre for Soil, Water, and Environment (MVM-centrum), with close contacts to environmental analysis and research on water, cycles, and bioenergy. The activity contributes to meeting national environmental and climate goals and the UN's global sustainability goals. The department is located at Campus Ultuna in Uppsala and in Skara. Read more about the department here: https://www.slu.se/mark (https://www.slu.se/mark). 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:

Uppsala

Employment type:

Permanent. SLU may apply a probationary period.

Scope:

100%

Start date:

As soon as possible or by agreement.

Application:

We welcome your application via the button below by 2026-07-14.

Union contacts:

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

Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet (SLU) plays a key role in the development of sustainable life, 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 campuses are in Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, test parks, and educational sites throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover of over 4.5 billion SEK. The university invests in attractive environments on its campus areas. We work for an equal and inclusive work environment where open dialogue between people with different experiences lays the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position.