Researcher Forest Pathology

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Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre
SLU is one of the world's highest ranked universities in several subject areas and is ranked #1 in forestry (CWUR). At our centre we carry out research, teaching and dissemination of scientific findings with direct application to the sustainable management of forests. We have a multidisciplinary profile, with global relevance and specialized expertise on forests and forestry as complex socio-ecological systems. We closely collaborate with multiple stakeholders and conduct applied research in silviculture, forest ecology, pathology, policy and planning. We teach bachelor, Masters and PhD level courses addressing all of these subject areas.
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 applicant will conduct independent research on disease diagnostics and detection of pine needle diseases using next generation sequencing. It is expected for successful candidates to lead all aspects of the projects and planning of the studies, independently coordinate the practical work and analyses and to write scientific publications in collaboration with the project group.

Qualifications:
The applicant is required to have a Ph.D. in plant or forest pathology or related field. The applicant must also have at least 3 years of relevant experience post completion of their Ph.D. Successful applicant should have documented knowledge and experience molecular forest pathology, pine needle diseases, and disease diagnostics. Relevant skills include: pathogenicity assays of trees, nucleic acid extraction from plants, PCR, and disease diagnostics, including LAMP assays. Experience using next generation sequencing are additional merits.

The candidate must be fluent in English and have excellent written and spoken communication skills. Great emphasis on personal qualities such as ability to work in teams as well as independently.

Place of work:
Alnarp

Form of employment:
Permanent employment. SLU uses probationary employment.

Extent:
100%

Starting date:
According to agreement.

Application:
We welcome your application no later than 2023-02-20, use the button below.

The application should be written in English and include: a curriculum vitae documenting your education and work experience, scientific qualifications, copies of doctoral degree diploma, and a full publication list.

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.

www.slu.se

Ersättning
Fast lön

Så ansöker du
Sista dag att ansöka är 2023-02-20
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Omfattning
Detta är ett heltidsjobb.

Arbetsgivare
Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (org.nr 202100-2817), http://www.slu.se

Arbetsplats
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet

Kontakt
Michelle Cleary, Associate Professor
michelle.cleary@slu.se
+46 (0)40-415181

Jobbnummer
7421458

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