Research assistant position

Department of Forest Ecology and Management
The department includes about 100 people of which about 10 are professors. Our mission is to advance the understanding of forest ecosystem processes and to progress the principles of forest ecosystem management. For more information: http://www.slu.se/en/departments/forest-ecology-management/

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:
We are seeking a research assistant, who will work on a variety of routine lab tasks, including the processing and analysis of plant and soil samples. These samples are collected from forest-alpine ecotones around the world. Further, you will also be expected to be involved in fieldwork in northern Sweden (Abisko area). In the field, you will help out with carbon flux measurements, vegetation surveys, and the collection of plant and soil samples for further lab analyses.  

The position is part of the European Research Council Consolidator Grant project THRESHOLD. This project uses novel cross-disciplinary approach to advance our fundamental knowledge of how non-linear temperature responses transcend different levels of ecological organization.

Qualifications:
We are seeking and enthusiastic and highly motivated candidate with an interest in global change ecology and with good communication skills. The applicant should have a strong work ethic and be able to work precisely, accurately, and structurally. Previous experience with lab work and field work is desirable. Proficiency in English (both spoken and written) is required.

Applicants must be able to start 1 May 2023 at the latest (sooner is better).

Place of work:
Umeå

Form of employment:  
Fixed term employment of 4 months, an extension might be possible

Extent:
100%

Starting date:
May 1 2023

Application:
We welcome your application no later than April 11 2023, use the button below.

Selection among applicants meeting the requirements is made with reference to 1) half-page cover letter in English, describing yourself and your motivation and match to the above-mentioned position. 2) a short curriculum vitae, including your education and relevant work experience; 3) contact details of one or two references familiar with the your qualifications.

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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