PhD student in Industry and Cooperation, SLU, Sweden

PhD student in the field of industry and cooperation: The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is offering an exciting PhD fellowship in drought resistance biology with a focus on future sustainable use of forests. The position is part of the Research School in Future Silviculture within the Wallenberg Initiative in Forest Research (WIFORCE). The research addresses the challenges that climate change poses for Swedish forests, with a particular focus on drought adaptation of pine and spruce.

Fellowship Opportunity: Industrial and Collaborative PhD Student in Drought Resistance Biology

Designation:
PhD student

Research area:
Drought resistance biology in forestry

Location:
Umea, Sweden

Eligibility/Qualification:

• A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as Biology, bioinformatics, plant physiology, genetics or statistics.
• Good knowledge of English (meets certain language requirements).
• Basic knowledge of boreal forest ecosystems is desirable.
• Experience with remote sensing methods is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Swedish and possession of a Swedish or international driving license are desirable.
• Special consideration is given to personal suitability.

Job description:
The PhD student will address the challenges that climate change poses to Swedish forests, focusing in particular on the impact of drought on seedling survival and forest productivity. The research will be conducted in seed orchards and controlled greenhouse environments, using advanced techniques such as transcriptomics, genomics, metabolomics and remote sensing. The aim is to uncover the genetic mechanisms underlying drought tolerance in pine and spruce and to develop tools to assess these traits.

The position is industry-based, with employment at Sveaskog, which gives the candidate practical work experience. The PhD student will be supervised by a team of experts from SLU, Umeå University and Sveaskog.

How to apply:
Interested candidates should click on the “Apply” button on the SLU website to submit their application. The application must include a written application, CV, final project, graduation certificate, transcript of records, two personal references and proof of English language proficiency. Non-Swedish citizens must submit a certified copy of the information page of their passport.

Last application date:
19 August 2024

Further information:
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic qualifications, research potential and personal suitability. For more information about PhD studies at SLU and English language requirements, please visit the SLU website.

Contact:
If you have any further questions, applicants may contact Academic Association representatives or visit the SLU website for more details about this scholarship opportunity.

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