temperate – boreal agriculture
About the positionThe overall aim with this postdoc position is to contribute new insights on climate adaptation strategies through agricultural water and soil management in the temperate – boreal regions of Sweden. The specific tasks is to conduct research to:
The postdoc is expected to gain professional independence in leading development of scientific publications, proposal and project developments during the postdoc period. Contributions to the team efforts on research publications and communication of research findings is expected. Additional career development opportunities can be offered through participation in teaching and/or outreach activities in agreement with supervisor.
The postdoc position will be based at the Department of Soil and Environment, SLU Uppsala and contribute to the Horizon Mission CLIMA project "PRECILIENCE: precision solutions for climate resilience" https: // www. precilience.eu/. The postdoc will be part of the Agricultural Water Management team, under supervision of Professor Jennie Barron and additional support Dr Helena Aronsson and colleagues in Department of Soil & Environment and other departments. As postdoctoral appointments are career-developing positions for junior researchers, we are looking for candidates who obtained a doctoral degree within the last five years.
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A postdoctoral appointment is a career-developing position for junior researchers, and we are primarily looking for candidates with a doctoral degree that is obtained in 2020 or later.
About usThe Department of Soil & Environment conducts research, environmental monitoring & assessment and higher education for sustainable soil management in agriculture, forestry and urban environments. Outcomes are aligned to and contribute towards national and international strategies on food security, national environmental objectives and climate reporting as well as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The majority of the department's activities and employees are located in the Soil-Water-Environment building on the SLU Ultuna campus in Uppsala, and there is a research group and a field research station situated in Skara.
Read more about our benefits and working at SLU by visiting: https: // www. slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/
Location:Uppsala
Form of employment:Contract employment 24 months, with possible extension.
Scope:100%
Start date:1st Dec 2024 or 10th Jan 2025 or as agreed.
Application:Please submit your application before deadline 31st October 2024. 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.
Contact person
Jennie Barron
Professor
+4618671578