Research assistant in Forest Pathology

The Department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology is part of the Biocentrum at campus Ultuna. The department's researchers have a broad competence in plant and tree pathology and in microbial ecology. Key issues concern the population biology and social structure of microorganisms, their functions, especially in nutrient turnover and for tree health, as well as the interaction between microorganisms and other groups of organisms. Important research areas are regulation, ecology, population biology and microorganisms as well as modeling and control of tree and plant diseases in the field.

Duties:
You will assist in an ongoing phenotyping experiment and you will work both in the green-house and laboratory. The work involves  collection of phenotype data and samples in an experiment  that  aims to compare different spruce genotypes susceptibility to the forest pathogen Heterobasidion parviporum.

Qualifications:
We expect that you can communiate well in English, and preferentially also in Swedish. Previous experience of work with forest tree seedlings or of work in e.g. nurseries or in molecular biological or microbiological laboratory work is a merit. Previous experience as a research assistant is a merit.

Emphasis is placed on personal characteristics in the recruitment process we are looking for patient, meticulous candidates with problem-solving skills as well as the ability to work both in teams and take independent responsibility.

Place of work:
Uppsala

Form of employment:
Fixed term employment of 1 months, with possible extension.

Extent:
100%

Starting date:
week 33 or week 35, after agreement 

Application:
We welcome your application no later than 2022-07-28, use the button below.

Academic union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/



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