Postdoctoral position in freshwater ecology and climate change

We are looking for a candidate with good personal skills, who is well-organized and structured, can work both independently and proactively, and has good communication skills. As postdoctoral appointments are career-developing positions for junior researchers, we are primarily looking for candidates with a doctoral degree that is three years old at most. ### **About us** The Postdoc. will be employed at The Department of Forest Ecology and Management. The department includes about 115 people of which 9 are professors. Our mission is to advance the understanding of forest ecosystems and how these should be managed today and in the future. For more information: [http://www.slu.se/en/departments/forest-ecology-management/](http://www.slu.se/en/departments/forest-ecology-management/) Read more about our benefits and working at SLU by visiting: [https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/](https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/ "https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/") ### **Location:** Umeå ### **Form of employment:** Temporary employment 24 months, with the possibility of extension. ### **Scope:** 100% ### **Start date:** 1 January 2027 or according to agreement ### **Application:** Please before deadline September 28 2026. You can by clicking the button below. Please , including a short CV that includes relevant publications (max 3 pages), cover letter (max 1 page) and a research statement describing your qualifications and how do they fit this specific project (max 3 pages) . You also need to attach your Doctoral degree certificate. ### **Union representatives:** [https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/](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 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 4,5 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. ## Kontaktpersoner Lenka Kuglerova [lenka.kuglerova@slu.se](mailto:lenka.kuglerova@slu.se) Länk till den här sidan https://web103.reachmee.com/ext/I017/1114/main?site=6&validator=107666e3b6b77a48547b7422cbb04714&lang=SE&rmpage=job&rmjob=15738&rmlang=SE