Postdoctoral position in Weed biology

Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Övriga jobb / Uppsala
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Department of Crop Production Ecology
The Department of Crop Production Ecology carries out education and research on plants for food, feed and energy. The research is production oriented with focus on crop stands on arable land, and interactions with the surrounding landscape. We investigate how different production methods and cropping systems affect yields, product quality and the surrounding environment. The department is located at the Ecology Centre, a part of the SLU campus Ultuna in Uppsala. Together with several other departments, SLU constitutes an internationally recognised centre for agricultural research. For more information about the Department of Crop Production Ecology visit www.slu.se/en/departments/crop-production-ecology/.
Duties:
We seek a postdoctoral researcher to investigate the effects of size, carbohydrate storage, and meristem development stage of vegetative propagules mainly in perennial weeds, in relation to their growth rate and performance when competing with crops. The research will be performed within the framework of the project 'Are we controlling perennial weeds too late?' funded by the SLU EkoForsk program (https://www.slu.se/en/Collaborative-Centres-and-Projects/ekoforsk-en/).

Qualifications:
The applicants shall hold a PhD in ecology and/or agronomy or biology, with documented experience of working with perennial weeds in agricultural systems. The applicants shall also have research experience and interest in: conducting experiments in both controlled and in field situations; working with biochemical, molecular and microscopic analysis methods; and knowledge of and experience in using statistics, including multivariate approaches.

Good verbal and written skills in English, and active use of the Swedish language are required. 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.

Place of work:
Uppsala

Form of employment:
Temporary employment as postdoc for two years.

Extent:
100%

Starting date:
By agreement

Application:
Please submit your application by means of the application button below, no later than 15 November, 2018.

Specific documents attached:

The application package shall include i) a short letter of motivation, highlighting current research interests and other activities of relevance for the position; ii) curriculum vitae; iii) publication list; iv) a two-page research statement and vision; v) the names and contact information of at least two professional references familiar with the applicant's qualifications; and vi) copies of degrees and transcripts of academic records. It is preferable that the documents i)-iv) are submitted in English.

SLU is an equal opportunity employer.

Academic union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/

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

Publiceringsdatum
2018-10-12

Ersättning
Fast lön

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Kontakt
Theo Verwijst, Professor theo.verwijst@slu.se +46706884893
Paula Persson, Prefekt paula.persson@slu.se +46-70-5324817

Företag
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet

Adress
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Box 7043
75007 Uppsala

Kontorsadress
Box 7043

Jobbnummer
4400353

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Postdoctoral position in Weed biology

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