Researcher in Forest Pathology
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Biologjobb / Uppsala
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Researcher in Forest Pathology
The Department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology is part of the Biocentrum at campus Ultuna. The department's researchers have a broad competence in plant and tree pathology and in microbial ecology. Key issues concern the population biology and social structure of microorganisms, their functions, especially in nutrient turnover and for tree health, as well as the interaction between microorganisms and other groups of organisms. Important research areas are regulation, ecology, population biology and microorganisms as well as modeling and control of tree and plant diseases in the field.
Duties:
We expect the candidate to conduct research aiming to create a baseline of understanding of multispecies interactions with ash (Fraxinus excelsior) to allow forcasting of the European ash populations response to the likely imminent invasion of the Emerald ash borer (EAB). THe work may involve, but is not restricted to: surveys of trees infected by, ash dieback disease, ADB in Sweden to analyse together with existing field survey data of trees infected by ADB or/and EAB in Ukraine; Analyses of the fungal pathogens and pests associated with ADB infested ash trees in Sweden and the fungal diversity associated with EAB beetles/galleries collected from Ukraine; Development of a genotyping panel to genotype EAB and ADB attacked F. excelsior and F. pennsylvanica trees in Ukraine and Sweden, Poland and Baltic countries to idenify, markers associated with resistance to both ADB and EAB. The successful candidate is also expected to contribute to teaching in forest pathology at basic and advanced level courses at SLU.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate should hold a PhD Forest Pathology or similar subject. The successful candidate must have documeted experience from work with both ADB and EAB in ash. Experience with molecular biology, metabarcoding or mycological cultivation techniques are also required. The candidate should be fluent in spoken and written English and have good communication skills. Additionally knowledge of Ukrainian is expected as the known invasions of Emerald Ash Borer in Europe is concentrated to the St. Petersburg region and Ukraine. Drivers licence, Swedish or international is a merit.
The candidate's background in forest pathology and forest entomology and the candidates personal characteristics will be central to the assessment and selection of the successful candidate. We are looking for a person with a strong sense of responsibility, strong commitment, initiative and self-motivation.
Place of work:
Uppsala, Sweden
Form of employment:
permanent
Extent:
100%
Start date:
As agreed.
Application:
Please submit your application by the 3rd of June 2024 using the button below.
Union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/ Ersättning According to agreement
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Arbetsgivare Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (org.nr 202100-2817),
http://www.slu.se Arbetsplats Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Kontakt Malin Elfstrand
firstname.surname@slu.se 018-671579 Jobbnummer 8692404
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