Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre 
About the position
The applicant will conduct field work and plant disease diagnostics and analyze high throughput sequencing (DNA barcoding and metabarcoding) datasets to describe the diversity, relatedness, abundances and interactions for fungal and oomycete community-level studies. It is expected for successful candidates to lead all aspects of the analysis, independently coordinate the practical work and analysis and to write scientific publications in collaboration with the project group. It is also expected that the successful candidate will teach in courses and field training of practitioners (in Swedish).

Your profile
The applicant is required to have a Ph.D. in biology with a focus on molecular ecology or related field. Solid bioinformatics competence (e.g. in metagenomics, comparative genomics, and phylogenetic analysis) and good knowledge of R statistical software and multivariate analysis, FunGuild, FungalTraits, etc, is also required. The applicant must have at least 3 years of relevant experience analyzing DNA sequence datasets for ecological community studies and publishing results in peer-reviewed journals.

The candidate must be fluent in Swedish and English and have excellent written and spoken communication skills. Great emphasis on personal qualities such as ability to work in teams as well as independently.

A valid drivers licence is required for this position it will require travel to field sites.

As postdoctoral appointments are career-developing positions for junior researchers, we are primarily looking for candidates with a doctoral degree that is three years old at most.

About us
SLU is one of the world’s highest ranked universities in several subject areas and is ranked #1 in forestry (CWUR). At our centre we carry out research, teaching and dissemination of scientific findings with direct application to the sustainable management of forests. We have a multidisciplinary profile, with global relevance and specialized expertise on forests and forestry as complex socio-ecological systems. We closely collaborate with multiple stakeholders and conduct applied research in silviculture, forest ecology, pathology, policy and planning. We teach bachelor, Masters and PhD level courses addressing all of these subject areas.

For more information about the department or division visit: Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre | Externwebben

Read more about our benefits and working at SLU by visiting: https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/

Location:
Alnarp

Form of employment:
Temporary employment 24 months, with the possibility of extension.

Scope:
100%

Start date:
As agreed. 

Application:
Please submit your application before deadline 31 January 2025. You can submit your application by clicking the button below.

Union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/

 

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.

SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.