Research assistant for a sustainability assessment

Department of Biosystems and Technology
Research at the Department of Biosystems and Technology explores the interactions among soils, plants, animals, environment, climate, infrastructure and humans in systems for sustainable production of food and renewable raw materials. Teaching activities deal with questions about sustainable and efficient use of limited resources, within the broader context of circular economy while facing the constraints of climate change. The Department is located at the SLU campus in Alnarp, outside of Malmö, Sweden. For more information about the department, visit: https://www.slu.se/en/departments/biosystems-technology/

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:
The appointed candidate will perform a sustainability assessment selecting indicators, collecting data, model sustainability and report the results in written academic format.

Qualifications:
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with competence in agriculture, horticulture, or related field. Knowledge and experience in sustainability assessment and perennial cereal crops in combination are required. Good skills in collaboration and communication within academia.

Place of work:
Alnarp, Sweden

Form of employment:
Fixed term employment 6 months, with possible prolongation.

Extent:
30-50 %, with negotiable changes.

Starting date:
1 September 2023

Application:
We welcome your application no later than 2023-07-20, 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) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.

SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.