Research Assistant

Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre
SLU is one of the world’s highest ranked universities in several subject areas and is ranked #1 in forestry (CWUR). At our centre we carry out research, teaching and dissemination of scientific findings with direct application to the sustainable management of forests. We have a multidisciplinary profile, with global relevance and specialized expertise on forests and forestry as complex socio-ecological systems. We closely collaborate with multiple stakeholders and conduct applied research in silviculture, forest ecology, pathology, policy and planning. We teach bachelor, Masters and PhD level courses addressing all of these subject areas.
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:
Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre in Alnarp, looks for a Research Assistant. The work will focus on data mining and development of statistical models to integrate fire risks in decision support in forestry.  

Qualifications:
Candidate should possess strong GIS and data analysis skills, excellent communication skills and be well versed in the analysis of Swedish forestry data. Finished or ongoing project on the spatial analysis of fire data, managed by the candidate, is a clear asset. Fluent English and driving license is a must. Ability to speak and understand Swedish is valued. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of the researchers with a wide range of expertise, stretching from forestry to fire ecology.

Place of work:
Alnarp

Form of employment:
Fixed term employment of 5 months, with possible extension.

Extent:
100%

Starting date:
1 July 2022 or according to agreement. 

Application:
We welcome your application no later than 2022-06-23, 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) 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.

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.

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