PhD student in the research and education subject: Crop producti
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The Department of Crop Production Ecology is part of the SLU Ecology Centre, one of the world 's leading research and education institutions for investigating agricultural ecosystems across scales.
A multi-scale feasability study of organic soybean and lupin production in Sweden
Description:
The framework of this PhD project is built by an interdisciplinary research project investigating the cultivation potential for lupin and soybean in Sweden. The project is seeking to combine approaches across production scales. As such, field experimentation to approach agronomic and ecological questions will be combined with suitability, farm and sustainability analyses, as well as consumer preference surveys. Overall, the project will determine how, and to what extent, lupin and soybean can be cultivated under Swedish conditions.
As a PhD student in this project, you will focus on the production system aspects, including the conduction of field experiments, data analysis and crop modelling. Your main activities will be to 1) assess the influence of crop management on crop productivity and quality as well as on weed-, pest- and disease infestation levels; 2) investigate the carry-over effect of soybean and lupin on succeeding crops; and 3) work on suitability zoning for soybean and lupin production in Sweden. Furthermore, you are required to summarise your research results in scientific and popular science articles.
You will have the opportunity to join an international network within science and the agricultural industry. An extensive training program in science and education will complement your PhD education.
Qualifications:
Candidates must hold an academic degree in agricultural sciences or a related topic and are required to demonstrate sound knowledge in the area of crop production. A good command of English (written and oral) is required. The work includes periods of fieldwork and travel across Sweden, therefore, a valid driving license is required. Experience in data analysis, modelling, as well as conducting field experiments is a merit. Communication skills in Swedish or another Scandinavian language is a merit.
Place of work:
Uppsala, Sweden
Employment:
The employment is limited to four years.
Starting date:
Between June and September 2019
Application:
We welcome your application no later than 2019-03-31, use the button below.
A person has basic eligibility for third cycle education if he or she has taken a second cycle qualification or has completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, including at least 60 higher education credits at second cycle education. Upper secondary school grades equivalent to English B/English 6 are a basic requirement.
Selection among applicants meeting the requirements is made with reference to written application including curriculum vitae, copies of degrees and transcripts of academic records, one copy of the dissertation for masters or undergraduate degree, a list of two references familiar with the applicant's qualifications, certified knowledge of the English language and an interview. Furthermore, applicants are requeste to provide a letter of motivation for the offered position (max. one A4 page, font size 12, single line spacing).
Please observe that applicant/s chosen to participate in an interview shall hand in certified true copies of certificates, diplomas and transcripts from previous studies at an internationally recognized higher education institution (university or university college) and transcripts in connection to the interview. If the applicant is a foreign citizen we require a certified copy of the page in your passport with your personal data and photography.
Read about the PhD education at SLU at
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https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) develops the understanding and sustainable use and management of biological natural resources. The university ranks well internationally within its subject areas. SLU is a research-intensive university that also offers unique degree programmes in for example rural development and natural resource management, environmental economics, animal science and landscape architecture.
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 in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala.
www.slu.se SLU is an equal opportunity employer.
Varaktighet, arbetstid
Heltid/ Ej specificerat
Publiceringsdatum2019-01-22ErsättningFixed salary
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2019-03-31
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanKontaktAlexander Menegat,
fornamn.efternamn@slu.seGöran Bergkvist,
fornamn.efternamn@slu.seFöretagSveriges lantbruksuniversitet
AdressSveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Växtproduktionsekologi
Box 7043
75007 Uppsala
KontorsadressEkologicentrum
Ulls väg 16
Jobbnummer 4570233
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