PhD Candidate: Birch Silviculture & Climate-Adapted Forests

SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; Lomma kommun; On-site; SEK 360,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Alnarp invites applications for a four-year doctoral position focused on the silviculture of planted birch within Trees For Me. You will plan field experiments, conduct inventories, and analyze data across sites in Sweden, contributing to published research and collaboration with partners.

The programme requires a Master’s degree in forest science or forestry and English language proficiency, with strong emphasis on independent and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in forest science, forestry or a relevant subject that fulfils entry requirements.
• English language requirements comparable to Engelska B/6 in upper-secondary education.
• At least 90 credits in forest management, with 30 credits at second-cycle level.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out field experiments and inventories; manage and analyze spatial and experimental data.
• Communicate results through scientific articles, conference presentations and partner engagement.
• Work across Sweden with field activities and office work in Alnarp.

Skills

Communication of scientific work

Independent and collaborative work

GIS and spatial data analysis

R statistical analysis

English language proficiency

Swedish or Scandinavian language

Valid driving licence

Education

Master’s degree in forest science/forestry

90 credits in forest management (second-cycle)

Tools

GIS software

R (statistical software)

Job description

SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Alnarp invites applications for a four-year doctoral position focused on the silviculture of planted birch within Trees For Me. You will plan field experiments, conduct inventories, and analyze data across sites in Sweden, contributing to published research and collaboration with partners.

The programme requires a Master’s degree in forest science or forestry and English language proficiency, with strong emphasis on independent and