PhD position in the topic of "Agricultural Water Management"
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Högskolejobb / Uppsala
2026-01-09
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The Department of Soil and Environment is a leading soil research institution, both nationally and internationally. Our research focuses on fundamental soil properties and processes, as well as how soil functions are affected by changes in environmental conditions, including climate change. Through research, environmental analysis and education, we contribute knowledge about future sustainable land use and develop new solutions as a basis for decision-making in agriculture, forestry and the urban environment. The working environment at the department is international and we have around 100 employees.
Our research is carried out in seven subject groups with a focus on Soil Biology, Soil Nutrient Cycling, Soil Chemistry, Agricultural Water Management, Soil and Environmental Physics, Soil Mechanics and Soil Management, and the Biogeochemistry of Forest Soils. We are responsible for important research infrastructure in the form of soil chemistry and soil physics laboratories, an X-ray scanner, long-term field experiments, a lysimeter facility, and the field research stations at Lanna and Lövsta. The Department participates in approximately 30 courses at undergraduate and advanced level.
Read more about the department here (
https://www.slu.se/en/departments/soil-environment/). And about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at
https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/Are you interested in water management for sustainable agricultural landscapes subject to changing climate? We are looking for a doctoral candidate to develop knowledge of soil physical and hydrological processes in soil-plant systems with drainage.
Research subject: Agriculture Water Management, with focus on drainage and soil health
Description:
The research in this doctoral project aims to increase the understanding of the need for drainage for sustainable food production, good soil health and water resource management in agricultural landscapes under changing climate. Today, drainage is a neglected infrastructure in agricultural landscapes despite the fact that 43% of Sweden's arable land is dependent on these often 100-year-old flow paths for water. With changing precipitation patterns, agriculture faces challenges to develop this infrastructure.
We offer an attractive and creative research environment that generates new knowledge about drainage and soil health for climate resilience in cropping systems.
This is a 4-year doctoral position, where the doctoral student will include field sampling and modelling of soil physical and hydrological processes in agricultural land.
The doctoral project is part of a strategic initiative in the subject "Agricultural Water Management" at the Department of Soil and Environment, linked to ongoing and new initiatives on agricultural "green-blue infrastructure" funded by MISTRA.
You will work in close collaboration with researchers, environmental analysts and system engineers within the department. We provide opportunities to develop a broad network with other institutions, and research collaborations both nationally and internationally during the doctoral period.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have a Master of Science (MSc) or equivalent in hydrology, soil science or engineering (soil-water-environment), physical geography or similar subjects.
Experience from measurements and/or modelling in soil-water-plant systems is a merit, especially hydromechanics.
It is an advantage to have experience in data management, GIS, statistics and programming.
The applicant must be able to work both independently and in a group. Fluency to communicate in spoken and written English is a requirement as well as driving license (B).
Place of work:
Uppsala
Forms for funding or employment:
Employment (4 years)
Scope:
100%
Starting date:
1st of April 2026 or according to agreement.
Application:
Click the "Apply" button to submit your application. The deadline is 28th of February 2026.
To qualify for third-cycle (Doctoral) courses and study programmes, you must have a second-cycle (Master's) qualification. Alternatively, you must have conducted a minimum of four years of full-time study, of which a minimum of one year at second-cycle level.
Applicants will be selected based on their written application and CV, degree project, copies of their degree certificate and transcript of records from previous first and second-cycle studies at a university or higher education institution, two personal references, and knowledge of English. More information about the English language requirements can be found here:
https://www.slu.se/en/education/programmes-courses/doctoral-studies/application-admission-doctoral-studies/Please note that applicants invited to interview must submit attested copies of their degree certificate, or equivalent, a transcript of records from previous first and second-cycle studies at a university or higher education institution. Applicants who are not Swedish citizens need to submit an attested copy of their passport's information page containing their photograph and personal details.
Read about the PhD education at SLU at
https://www.slu.se/en/study/programmes-courses/doctoral-education/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 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.
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Kontakt Professor
Jennie Barron
förnamn.efternamn@slu.se +4618671578 Jobbnummer 9675056