PhD in Soil Proteomics & Nitrogen Turnover (Umeå)

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (SLU); Umeå kommun; On-site; SEK 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (SLU) is offering a Doctoral student position in Umeå focused on nitrogen turnover in boreal forest soils. The role involves laboratory analysis of soil samples and collaboration with the Umeå Proteomics Platform within a multidisciplinary team.

Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in biology or a related field, demonstrate laboratory experience, and have strong analytical skills. The position is for a 4-year programme with a start date in Autumn 2026.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 240 credits, of which 60 are at second-cycle level.
• Fluency in English with the ability to communicate in an English-speaking environment.
• Documented laboratory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory work analyzing soil samples.
• Characterize soil protein composition.
• Investigate nitrogen turnover mechanisms.
• Collaborate with the Umeå Proteomics Platform.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Univariate analysis

Multivariate analysis

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Cooperation

Education

Master’s degree in biology or related field

Tools

Proteomics analysis

LC-MS/MS

Bioinformatics

Job description

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (SLU) is offering a Doctoral student position in Umeå focused on nitrogen turnover in boreal forest soils. The role involves laboratory analysis of soil samples and collaboration with the Umeå Proteomics Platform within a multidisciplinary team.

Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in biology or a related field, demonstrate laboratory experience, and have strong analytical skills. The position is for a 4-year programme with a start date in Autumn 2026.