Postdoc on terrestrial carbon cycle under global change

SLU; Uppsala kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

SLU in Uppsala invites applications for a 2-year postdoc position in the Soil and Environmental Physics group. The project focuses on how ecological, biogeochemical, and physical processes shape soil and ecosystem carbon cycle responses to global change, with options for literature data analysis and process-based modelling.

The successful candidate will perform independent research, collect and analyze data, develop models, contribute to scientific papers, and present findings at seminars and

Qualifications

• Formulating novel research questions and hypotheses on carbon fluxes and storages in soils, vegetation, and ecosystems
• Collection, harmonization, and statistical analysis of data on soil, vegetation or ecosystem carbon fluxes and storages from literature sources and databases
• Development and use of process-based mathematical models of carbon cycle in soils and ecosystems

Responsibilities

• Perform independent research and data collection from literature sources and online databases
• Conduct statistical data analyses and develop process-based models
• Write scientific papers in collaboration with the project group and external collaborators
• Present research results at seminars and conferences

Skills

Statistical data analysis

Process-based modelling

Data collection

Scientific writing

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD)

Tools

R

Python

Matlab

Job description

Postdoc on terrestrial carbon cycle under global change

Uppsala

Reference number SLU.ua.2026.2.5.1-2209

Department of Soil and Environment

Position overview

A 2‑years postdoc position is available in the Soil and Environmental Physics group at the Department of Soil and Environment, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), in Uppsala.

We are looking for a researcher fascinated by the interactions of ecological, biogeochemical, and physical processes that shape the responses of the carbon cycle to global change and the implementation of these interactions into soil and ecosystem models. Depending on the selected candidate, the research project can focus on statistical analysis of literature data, process‑based modelling, or a combination of the two.

We offer a stimulating research environment with opportunities to collaborate with soil scientists and ecologists, within SLU, in Sweden and internationally.

About the position

As a post‑doc in the project, you will be expected to perform independent research, including data collection from literature sources and online databases, statistical data analyses, development and use of process‑based mathematical models, writing scientific papers in collaboration with the project group and external collaborators, and presenting research results at seminars and conferences.

Your profile

In order to qualify for a Postdoctoral position, applicants are required to hold a doctoral degree.

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with excellent skills and experience in:

• Formulating novel research questions and hypotheses on processes controlling carbon fluxes and storages in soils, vegetation, and ecosystems
• Collection, harmonization, and statistical analysis of data on soil, vegetation or ecosystem carbon fluxes and storages from literature sources and databases
• Development and use of process‑based mathematical models of carbon cycle in soils and ecosystems

We are particularly interested in candidates able to conceptualize and statistically or mathematically link processes occurring at different spatial or temporal scales, or across levels of ecological organization (e.g., upscaling of microbial processes to ecosystem level; use of plant traits to understand ecosystem carbon budgets).

Given the nature of the research project, we expect the selected candidate to be able to interact with soil scientists, ecologists, and biogeochemists. Experience in publishing in highly ranked scientific journals in English is also important.

The position is intended for a junior researcher and we are primarily looking for people who completed their doctoral degree no more than three years ago.

Temporary employment

24 months, with the possibility of extension.

Scope

100 %

Application

Please include the following documents:

• CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
• Contact information for 2–3 references
• State of the art on the project topic described in the advertisement (max half page)
• Knowledge gaps that need to be addressed (max half page)
• Proposed approach to fill the identified gaps and how it is related to the applicant’s knowledge/expertise and previous experiences (max one page)

Please submit your application before deadline 10 September 2026.