PhD Position: Forest Nitrogen, Proteomics & Soil Analysis

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet; Umeå kommun; On-site; SEK 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet is offering a PhD position in the Department of Forest Ecology and Management focused on nitrogen availability in boreal forest soils. The role involves conducting laboratory analyses, collaborating with a research team, and contributing to scientific publications.

Candidates should have a Master’s degree in biology and relevant laboratory experience. The position offers a 4-year program starting in Autumn 2026, and salaries are set according to local agreements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology focusing on plant physiology, biochemistry, or molecular biology.
• At least 90 higher education credits in biology-related subjects, including 30 at the second-cycle level.
• Fluent in English, capable of communication in an English-speaking environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory analyses of soil samples.
• Investigate nitrogen turnover mechanisms.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team.
• Perform data analysis.
• Contribute to scientific publications.

Skills

Laboratory work

Univariate analysis

Multivariate analysis

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Cooperation

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in biology

Higher education credits in biology-related subjects

Tools

LC-MS/MS

Job description

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet is offering a PhD position in the Department of Forest Ecology and Management focused on nitrogen availability in boreal forest soils. The role involves conducting laboratory analyses, collaborating with a research team, and contributing to scientific publications.

Candidates should have a Master’s degree in biology and relevant laboratory experience. The position offers a 4-year program starting in Autumn 2026, and salaries are set according to local agreements.