Postdoc in soil chemistry

We conduct state-of-art research on the soil system in both national and international contexts. Our research focuses on fundamental soil properties and processes, as well as how soil functions are affected by changes in environmental conditions, including climate change. Through research, environmental analysis and education, we contribute knowledge about future sustainable land use and develop new solutions as a basis for decision-making in agriculture, forestry and the urban environment. The working environment at the department is international and we have around 100 employees.

Our research is carried out in seven subject groups with a focus on soil biology, soil nutrient cycling, soil chemistry, agricultural water management, soil and environmental physics, soil mechanics and soil tillage, and the biogeochemistry of forest soils. We are responsible for important research infrastructure in the form of soil chemistry and soil physics laboratories, an X-ray scanner, long-term field experiments, a lysimeter facility, and the field research stations at Lanna and Lövsta. The Department participates in approximately 30 courses at undergraduate and advanced level.

We are a part of the Soil, Water and Environment Center at SLU (MVM-center), which provides links to research on water systems, recycling and bioenergy. Our work is aligned to national environmental and climate goals as well as to the Sustainable Development Goals. We are situated at Campus Ultuna in Uppsala and in Skara.

A position as Post-doc in soil chemistry is available within the faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences at the Department of Soil and Environment, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Uppsala. The position is placed in the Soil Chemistry research group, where research is currently conducted in the following areas: (a) Biochar as a metal trap – what are the mechanisms?; (b) Turnover and transport of microplastics in soil; (c) Innovative methods for arsenic remediation; (d) Phosphorus binding to soil minerals. Methods used by the group include, e.g., synchrotron light methods, mass spectrometry and geochemical modelling.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/

Duties:
Conduct research in soil chemistry, in one of the areas briefly described above. Own research initiatives are also welcome. The duties include field and laboratory work, processing results with relevant software, as well as reporting in high-quality scientific journals. You also get the opportunity to supervise students.    

Qualifications:
The applicant should have a PhD in soil chemistry, aquatic geochemistry or equivalent. Experience of field work and work in a chemical laboratory is required. Experience with any of the techniques used in the group (XANES/EXAFS, SP-ICP-MS, geochemical modeling) is advantageous. Very good knowledge of spoken and written English is a requirement. In addition to the above-mentioned knowledge and experience, your personal qualities are important, such as the ability to work in a team and the ability to work independently.

As postdoctoral appointments are career-developing positions for junior researchers, we are primarily looking for candidates with a doctoral degree that is three years old at most.
Place of work:
Uppsala

Form of employment:
Temporary employment 24 months, with the possibility of extension.

Extent:
100%

Starting date:
According to agreement. 

Application:
Should be written in English and contain: 1) CV inclusive publication list, 2) Proof of PhD exam, 3) A description of research experience. The names and contact information for at least 2 referee persons should be provided.

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The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is a world-class international university with research, education and environmental assessment within the sciences for sustainable life. Its principal sites are in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, but activities are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks and educational establishments throughout Sweden. We bring together people who have different perspectives, but they all have one and the same goal: to create the best conditions for a sustainable, thriving and better world.

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