Field assistant

The Department of Soil and Environment is looking for a fied assistant. The department conducts research, environmental analysis and education in soil science and sustainable land use. The majority of the department's activities and employees are located in the Soil-Water-Environment building on the SLU Ultuna campus in Uppsala, and there is a research group with a field research station situated in Skara.

Duties:
The field asssistant will carry out a field survey taking soil samples in Abisko, help in the lab with an incubation experiment and spend time on identification/counting of soil fauna in the microscopy lab. The work will be conducted at the Abisko Scientific Research Station. Microscopy can in agreement be carried out at another suitable place (e.g. SLU Uppsala).

Qualifications:
At least bachelor exam in a relevant subject (Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science) or other relevant field/lab experience.  The field-tasks require the candidate to move around and work independently in relatively remote mountainous areas.  Languages: Swedish or English (or Dutch). Driving license (B) is a requirement.

Place of work:
Abisko

Form of employment:
Seasonal employment, 3 months with the possibility of an extension

Extent:
100%

Starting date:
2021-07-01 or according to agreement.

Application:
We welcome your application no later than 2021-05-09, use the button below.

Academic union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/



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.

SLU has just over 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and a turnover of SEK 3 billion. The university has invested heavily in a modern, attractive environment on its campuses in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala.

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SLU is an equal opportunity employer.