Research position in bee health and virology
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Kemiingenjörsjobb / Uppsala
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hela Sverige A one year full time position is available for a highly motivated researcher for research on bee health. The position is offered by the bee research group at the Department of Ecology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala. The bee research group is internationally renowned for pure and applied research on bee health and pathology, with special focus on viruses, bacteria and parasitic mites. The group actively maintains close ties with the Swedish Beekeepers Associations, the national bee health advisor, the National Veterinary Institute (SVA), the Swedish Board of Agriculture and collaborates extensively with numerous international academic and research institutions.
The position is based at the Ecology Center at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, in Uppsala, Sweden. The center conducts research on sustainable agriculture, forest production and biological conservation. This includes both fundamental and applied research on communities and ecosystems and the influences of land use and climate on animals, plants, soil nutrient status and greenhouse gas balance. This research forms the basis for solutions to mitigate climate change, preserve threatened species, and benefit biological diversity and ecosystem services and control pests in managed agricultural, forested and urban landscapes. Active dissemination, outreach and frequent contacts with stakeholders are key activities.
Duties:
The researcher will focus on several large sets of samples and data relating to the distribution, transmission and genetic adaptation of viruses in different bee species; how this is affected by landscape context, (floral) contact networks, bee density, other bee species and season; and how this affects bee health at individual, colony and population level. The data ranges from landscape to molecular level. The work involves mostly data analysis, a little field-work and writing scientific articles.
Qualifications:
A PhD in biology, virology, population genetics or environmental science is required. You will also have experience with organizing and managing large and complex databases; with a range of startistical and bioinformatic techniques to analyze these data; be competent in writing code in at least R, with Pearl and other computer languages a significant advantage; and will have produced scientific publications applying these skills.
Much emphasis in our recruitment will be placed on soft skills, e.g. the ability to work tidily, effectively, responsibly and congenially in a group context with shared facilities; the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English. You will be able to work independently and effectively towards clear goals. Practical experience managing honeybee colonies will be a significant advantage.
Place of work:
Uppsala
Form of employment:
Temporary employment for 1 year
Extent:
100%
Starting date:
According to agreement
Application:
We welcome your application no later than 2020-01-20, use the button below.
Academic union representatives:
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.
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Publiceringsdatum2019-12-19ErsättningFixed salary
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2020-01-20
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Omfattning Detta är ett heltidsjobb.
Arbetsgivare Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (org.nr 202100-2817),
http://www.slu.se Arbetsplats Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Jobbnummer 5010992
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