PhD in Forage Crop Systems & Sustainable Agriculture

SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; Umeå kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) invites applications for a doctoral student position in Crop Production Ecology, based in Umeå with possible placement in Uppsala. The project studies forage crops and mixtures, field experiments and on-farm research across Sweden.

You will conduct experiments, collect data, analyse results, and contribute to scientific papers while collaborating with farmers and researchers.

Qualifications

• MSc in agronomy, crop science, plant biology, agroecology, or related field.
• Knowledge of crop production or plant ecology.
• Experience with statistical analysis of experimental data.
• Proficient in English; driving licence in Sweden.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct field experiments.
• Collect data on crop growth, composition, yield and forage quality.
• Process and statistically analyse experimental data.
• Contribute to development and application of methods for assessing forage crops and mixtures.
• Collaborate with farmers and agricultural stakeholders in on-farm research.
• Write scientific papers and present results at meetings and to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with researchers and external partners within Sweden and internationally.

Skills

English proficiency

Driving licence

Education

MSc in agronomy/crop science/plant biology/agroecology/agricultural systems science

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) invites applications for a doctoral student position in Crop Production Ecology, based in Umeå with possible placement in Uppsala. The project studies forage crops and mixtures, field experiments and on-farm research across Sweden.

You will conduct experiments, collect data, analyse results, and contribute to scientific papers while collaborating with farmers and researchers.