Industry and Collaboration PhD Student: The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is offering an exciting PhD scholarship in drought resistance biology, focused on the future sustainable use of forests. The position is part of the Research School in Future Silviculture under the Wallenberg Initiative in Forest Research (WIFORCE). The research will address the challenges posed by climate change on Swedish forests, with a specific focus on drought adaptation in pine and spruce.
Scholarship Opportunity: Industry and Collaboration PhD Student in Drought Resistance Biology
Designation:
PhD Student
Research Area:
Drought Resistance Biology in Forestry
Location:
Umeå, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as biology, bioinformatics, plant physiology, genetics, or statistics.
- Proficiency in English (meeting specific language requirements).
- Fundamental understanding of the boreal forest ecosystem is desirable.
- Experience with remote sensing methods is advantageous.
- Knowledge of Swedish and possession of a Swedish or international driving license is desirable.
- Personal suitability will be highly considered.
Job Description:
The PhD candidate will work on addressing the challenges posed by climate change on Swedish forests, particularly focusing on the impact of drought on seedling survival and forest productivity. Research will be conducted in seed orchards and controlled greenhouse environments, utilizing advanced techniques such as transcriptomics, genomics, metabolomics, and remote sensing. The goal is to uncover the genetic mechanisms underlying drought tolerance in pine and spruce and to develop tools for assessing these traits.
The position is industry-based, with employment at Sveaskog, providing the candidate with practical work experience. The PhD student will be supervised by a team of experts from SLU, Umeå University, and Sveaskog.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should click the “Apply” button available on the SLU website to submit their application. The application must include a written application, CV, degree project, degree certificate, transcript of records, two personal references, and proof of English proficiency. Non-Swedish citizens must submit an attested copy of their passport’s information page.
Last Date to Apply:
August 19, 2024
Additional Information:
Applicants will be selected based on their academic credentials, research potential, and personal suitability. For more details on the PhD education at SLU and English language requirements, please visit the SLU website.
Contact:
For further inquiries, applicants can reach out to the academic union representatives or visit the SLU website for more details on this scholarship opportunity.
