Summary: A 2-year postdoc position is available in the Soil Microbiology group at the Department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology, SLU. The chosen candidate will collaborate on a project investigating grassland fungi in Sweden, specifically focusing on the diversity, distribution, and biology of fruitbody-forming fungi (waxcaps and allied, or CHEGD fungi).
Post-doctoral researcher in fungal ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
Designation: Post-doctoral Researcher
Position Details:
| Detail | Description |
| Reference Number | SLU.ua.2026.2.5.1-2102 |
| Form of Employment | Temporary employment 24 months, with possibility of extension |
| Scope | 100% (Full time) |
| Start Date | As agreed |
Research Area: Fungal Ecology, Mycology, Microbiology, Biology
Location: Uppsala, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A PhD in fungal ecology, mycology, microbiology, biology, or a related field (primarily seeking candidates awarded the degree within the past three years).
- Experience with laboratory or field experiments within microbial ecology, fungal biology, or conservation.
- Experience with fungal community, genomic, or transcriptomic analyses.
- Knowledge of multivariate analyses and statistical modelling.
- Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
- Merits: Skills in programming languages (e.g., Python, R), experience in fieldwork, and possessing a driving license.
Job Description:
The post-doc will be expected to drive independent research. Responsibilities include:
- Developing and executing field experiments and laboratory analyses.
- Conducting data analyses.
- Mapping the diversity of CHEGD fungi across grasslands in collaboration with citizen scientists based on mushroom inventories and DNA-barcodes.
- Unravelling the ecology of CHEGD fungi based on field experiments utilizing stable isotopes, genomics, and potentially transcriptomics approaches.
- Writing scientific papers in collaboration with the project group and external collaborators.
How to Apply:
Submit your application via the SLU recruitment portal (by clicking the “Login to apply” button on the webpage). The application must be written in English and include the following documents:
- A cover letter describing yourself and your match with this project (max 2 pages).
- A CV describing your education, publications, and relevant work experience.
- A copy of your certificate of doctoral degree.
- The names and contact information for two reference persons familiar with your scientific work.
Last Date for Apply: 15 September 2026
