PhD in Modelling Plant-Environment: The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Uppsala, is offering a PhD position in the Department of Ecology, focusing on modelling plant-environment and plant-plant interactions using mechanistic models. The research aims to identify management practices that minimize negative environmental impacts and ensure resilience to climate change. This project is part of a larger initiative on sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and ecosystem services.
PhD in Modelling Plant-Environment and Plant-Plant Interactions
Designation:
PhD Student in Biology with specialization in Ecology.
Research Area:
Modelling plant-environment and plant-plant interactions, ecological and physiological mechanisms, sustainable agriculture, climate change adaptation.
Location:
Department of Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Uppsala, Sweden.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- At least 240 higher education credits, including 60 at the 2nd cycle education level.
- Relevant fields: engineering, earth and environmental sciences, physics, applied mathematics, natural sciences, or related disciplines.
- Proficiency in written and oral English.
- Strong quantitative and programming skills (C, MatLab, R, Python, etc.).
- Experience with mechanistic models that integrate plants, ecosystems, and environmental factors is a plus.
Job Description:
The PhD student will engage in supervised research to investigate the role of biodiversity in sustainable agriculture through mechanistic models. The project will assess the environmental impact of different crop management practices and their robustness to climate change. Alongside research, the student will complete at least 30 higher education credits in relevant courses.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply by submitting:
- A statement of scientific interests and motivation (max 5000 characters).
- Curriculum Vitae (including any publications).
- Copies of previous university degrees and transcripts.
- Copy of dissertation (master’s/undergraduate degree).
- Contact information for at least two references.
- Certification of English language proficiency.
Apply via SLU’s application portal by clicking the “Apply” button. Applications via email will not be accepted.
Last Date to Apply:
October 30, 2024.
For more information, contact Professor Giulia Vico at firstname.surname@slu.se.
