Post-doctoral researcher in fungal ecology

Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Uppsala kommun; On-site; SEK 334,800 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet in Uppsala is offering a 2-year post-doctoral researcher position in fungal ecology. The role involves investigating the diversity and ecology of grassland fungi, with a focus on fundamental questions regarding their biology.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in relevant fields and possess laboratory and field experiment experience. This position offers a unique opportunity to further research careers in a dynamic environment, with a focus on collaboration and communication.

Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory or field experiments within microbial ecology, fungal biology or conservation.
• Experience with fungal community, genomic or transcriptomic analyses.
• Knowledge of multivariate analyses and statistical modelling.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Drive independent research including developing and executing field experiments.
• Conduct laboratory and data analyses.
• Write scientific papers in collaboration with the project group and external collaborators.

Skills

Laboratory experiments in microbial ecology

Field experiments in fungal biology

Statistical modelling

Programming (Python, R)

Communication in English

Education

PhD in fungal ecology, mycology, microbiology, biology, or a related field

Job description

Post-doctoral researcher in fungal ecology

A 2-year postdoc position is available in the Soil Microbiology group at the Department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), in Uppsala.

We are looking for a dedicated researcher to collaborate in a project about grassland fungi in Sweden.

About the position

The project aims to advance knowledge of the diversity, distribution and biology of waxcaps and allied CHEGD fungi, indicators of semi‑natural grasslands and of global conservation concern. In collaboration with citizen scientists, we will map the diversity of CHEGD fungi across grasslands of different management histories based on mushroom inventories and DNA barcodes in soils. We will also attempt to unravel their ecology through field experiments using stable isotopes, genomics and potentially transcriptomics approaches. The project addresses basic scientific questions while producing information useful for improved management of threatened fungi.

As a post‑doc in the project, you will drive independent research, including developing and executing field experiments, laboratory and data analyses, and writing scientific papers in collaboration with the project group and external collaborators.

This project offers a unique opportunity to investigate fundamental questions in fungal ecology and advance your research career in a dynamic and international research environment.

Your profile

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher with a PhD in fungal ecology, mycology, microbiology, biology, or a related field. The candidate is expected to have:

• Experience with laboratory or field experiments within microbial ecology, fungal biology or conservation.
• Experience with fungal community, genomic or transcriptomic analyses.
• Knowledge of multivariate analyses and statistical modelling.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.

We consider it a merit if the candidate has skills in programming languages (e.g. Python, R), has experience in fieldwork and has a driving licence.

In the recruitment process we will place great emphasis on the candidate’s interest in fungal ecology and personal qualities, motivation, collaboration ability, accuracy and independence.

As postdoctoral appointments are career‑developing positions for junior researchers, we are primarily looking for candidates with a doctoral degree that was awarded within the past three years.

Temporary employment 24 months, with the possibility of extension.

Scope

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