1 – 2 Research assistance

Department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology
The research within the department aim to increase the knowledge of disease-causing, symbiotic and saprophytic fungi and other microorganisms in agriculture, as well as nature and forest systems. You will work within a project with the purpose to carry out a systematic literature review on the state of knowledge in plant protection. The goal is to identify knowledge gaps and differences between current practices and the latest research findings within plant protection.
Tasks:
The work involves independent literature review and compilation of knowledge. You will work in close collaboration with other project members and will have the opportunity to study, assess and classify research studies in the subject. The work may also include analysis of compiled data.

Qualifications:
We are looking for you who hold a degree in agronomy or equivalent, preferably with a focus in crop production or you who have studied at least three years at a university or college with a nature / biology specialization. It is qualifying to have taken a course in plant protection or plant pathology or to have own experience of working with advice or other activities in which plant diseases in agriculture have been an important part. You should like to work in collaborations and be able to work independently.

Good reading and writing ability in English is a requirement.

Experience with computers and with the software Excel and EndNote are meriting.

Place of work:
Uppsala

Form of employment:
Temporary employment 2-4 months with the possibility to prolongation.

Extent:
100%

Starting date:
According to agreement

Application:
We will evaluate applications on an ongoing basis. We welcome your application no later than 2020-05-28, use the button below.

Academic union representatives:
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The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) develops the understanding and sustainable use and management of biological natural resources. The university ranks well internationally within its subject areas. SLU is a research-intensive university that also offers unique degree programmes in for example rural development and natural resource management, environmental economics, animal science and landscape architecture.

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