Postdoc position in management of fast growing broadleaves and their role in a bio-economy at the Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

One-year postdoc position with possibility for a one-year extension at Swedish university of agricultural science (SLU) department of Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre. The project works in close collaboration with forest stakeholders and a newly started Center of Excellence (TREES FOR ME).

The Centre carries out research, teaching and dissemination of information on forest management in southern Sweden. In particular, the research is focused on subjects particularly relevant to southern Sweden, such as the silviculture of deciduous and mixed forests, alternatives to spruce, management of forests with extensive butt-rot, high quality production on fertile sites, damage caused by native and invasive forest pests and pathogens, and competition between ground vegetation and tree seedlings. The research is carried out in close co-operation with the forest industry and other stakeholders in society.

Duties: To be highly motivated person, to conduct research on management of fast growing broadleaf trees species to enhance production and reduce the risks of climate disturbances such as droughts, which will be increase in the future. This understanding is critical for sustaining future biomass supply and understand stand development. The
successful candidate will as part of a postdoc position conduct research how management systems and climate change influences production, economy and biomass quality. The project will focus on understand how different management systems influences competition between trees within a plantation, and the effect on climate change. The project will also have a focus on understanding how site conditions influences biomass production. For this
research, existing data will be used and complemented with new measurements with in the project. There is also a great possibility to include your own ideas and thoughts to the project. The work will consist of both outdoor fieldwork and laboratory work.

Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree that is three years old at most;
• PhD degree in biomass production, silviculture, forest science, forest management, biology, biostatistics, forest restoration or equivalent, with ideally a focus on understanding biomass production systems, stand development, growth modelling, drought effects on plant growth and plant physiology;
• Excellent verbal and written English;
• Excellent knowledge in data analysis and modelling using R, or similar programs;
• Experience in writing and publishing of peer-reviewed articles;
• Experience in work with dendrology;
• Ability to contribute to a positive environment in an inclusive and diverse team;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Taking pride in original and high-quality work
• Experience or an interest in novel technologies;
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Have strategic and creative mindset;
• Driver’s license and willingness to perform fieldwork;
• Willingness to participate in mentoring undergraduate research.

Place of work: Alnarp, Sweden
Form of employment: Temporary employment 12 months, with possibility for one-year extension
Extent: 100%
Starting date: According to agreement

How to Apply:
Applications deadline: 25 March 2022
Check out the documents that should be presented within the application at the followinig link: https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/jobs-vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=5969&rmlang=UK