Research assistant crop science

Department of Agricultural Research for Northern Sweden
The Department of Agricultural Research for Northern Sweden (NJV) in Umeå conducts research and education in crop science and animal science, with a specific focus on forage based dairy production. The common threads in the activities are efficiency and sustainability for the whole production chain, from seeding the forage crop and feeding the animals, to the effect on milk and meat. Collaboration with other research environments and stakeholders are an important aspect for our research. The Department is also responsible for the activities at two important SLU infrastructures; a research farm with 120 dairy cows and a field station for research around crop production and agro-ecosystems in Northern Sweden.

The crop science group conducts research on cultivation of forage crops, which includes e.g. development of growth models, crop production management with remote sensing tools and spectral techniques, and agronomic studies. 

Read more about our activities and infrastructures at www.slu.se/njv-en.

We are now looking for a research assistant for seasonal employment. 

Duties:
The research assistant will report to the head of the crop science unit, and is expected to (1) assist scientists with their research activities, (2) assist with field work and data collection at the Röbäcksdalen field station, (3) work with data from SITES and long term experiments.

Qualifications:
The candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in agricultural science with an interest in agronomy, particularly of forage crops.

The candidate is expected to have good social skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team. The candidate should be physically fit and able to participate in field research. Holding a valid Swedish driving license is advantageous.

Place of work:
Umeå

Form of employment:
Temporary position/seasonal employment.

Extent:
100 %.

Starting date:
June 2021, by agreement.

Application:
1. A brief motivation letter (1 page maximum). 2. A curriculum vitae (CV). 3. Contact information for two references, familiar with the applicant and his/her qualifications.

We welcome your application no later than April 28, 2021, 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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