Post Doctoral position

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Department of Soil and Environment, Uppsala Post Doctoral position - Evaluation of field experiments for reduction of nutrient leaching from agricultural soils SLU develops the understanding and sustainable use of biological natural resources.This is achieved through research, teaching, environmental monitoring and assessment and information extension.SLU has 3 000 employees, 4 200 undergraduate and postgraduate students.Main campuses are located at Alnarp, Skara, Uppsala and Umeå.www.slu.se www.mark.slu.se Within the Biogeophysics and Water quality research group at the Department of Soil and Environment much effort is focused on mitigation strategies to reduce losses of nutrients and organic risk substances from agricultural soils.We have a long experience of measuring nutrient dynamics and leaching in different cropping systems.Such results are important for development of good management practices in Swedish agriculture and are widely used by advisory services, for regulations, development of mitigation programs within the EU Water Framework Directive, and the Baltic Sea Action Plan.Experiments are carried out at field sites with separately tile-drained plots and in lysimeters.In total, there are today 200 field plots at 6 different field experimental sites in different parts of the country. Research area: This post-doctoral position project offers several opportunities: To evaluate existing field experimental data collected since the 1980 s in studies of nitrogen and phosphorus content in crops, and in soil and drainage water in cropping systems with different management practices (i.e.soil tillage strategies, different types of manure, cover crops, organic farming etc).Not all data have been published yet.To take part in ongoing studies and planning of new experiments.To carry out model applications.Field data is continuously used for development and calibration of nitrogen and phosphorus leaching models which are used for large-scale calculations of nutrient leaching from Swedish agriculture. Qualifications: The applicant should currently (within 3 years) have completed a PhD in a subject area relevant for the position, i.e.in soil science, plant nutrition, crop production or another subject with connection to agricultural production.An important skill is to be able to evaluate time series.Knowledge in geostatistics is also highly appreciated, as well as experiences with GIS.The successful candidate should have proven good written and oral communication skills in scientific English. The position is a 2-year full time appointment.We expect the holder of the position to start as soon as possible.SLU is an equal opportunity employer. The application should be written in English.Please submit your application to the Registrar of SLU, P.O.