PhD in Circular Horticulture: Digestates for Growing Media

SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; Lomma kommun; On-site; SEK 402,000 - 536,000; Full time

Job summary

SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Alnarp, Sweden is offering a PhD position in Horticultural Science focusing on valorization and risk assessment of anaerobic digestates for sustainable horticultural production. The project is hosted within the BSRC, emphasizing circular solutions and collaboration with industry and public organizations.

The doctoral position (4-year) includes PhD courses and daily research activities, with selection based on strong laboratory experience,

Qualifications

• Second-cycle (Master’s) qualification required.
• At least 240 credits with 60 in the second cycle.
• Degree project included; minimum 30 credits at advanced level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on pyralid residues during anaerobic digestion and in fibre-based growing media.
• Communicate results to academic and industrial stakeholders, orally and in writing.
• Take PhD courses and participate in daily departmental activities.

Skills

Curiosity

Independence

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Horticultural Science

Advanced degree in Agricultural Science or similar

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Microbial analyses

Job description

SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Alnarp, Sweden is offering a PhD position in Horticultural Science focusing on valorization and risk assessment of anaerobic digestates for sustainable horticultural production. The project is hosted within the BSRC, emphasizing circular solutions and collaboration with industry and public organizations.

The doctoral position (4-year) includes PhD courses and daily research activities, with selection based on strong laboratory experience,