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PhD in agroecological management for crop resilience to multiple stresses Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
PhD employment for 4 years, full-time (100%). Salary follows a local collective agreement with fixed salary steps.
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

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PhD opportunity at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Uppsala
The Department of Crop Production Ecology is recruiting a PhD student for a project on agroecological management for crop resilience to multiple stresses. The research examines how management practices, crop genetic diversity, and service crops interact to improve resilience in wheat and pea under field conditions.
The project focuses on genotype-by-environment-by-management interactions and aims to identify variety–management combinations that support stable performance under low-input conditions. You will study responses to drought, heat, nutrient limitation, weeds, pests, and diseases, while also contributing to biodiversity assessments, microbiome analyses, and environmental observations.
This PhD offers broad training in field experimentation, crop phenotyping, data processing, statistical analysis, scientific writing, and research communication. The work is embedded in an interdisciplinary environment at SLU and includes collaboration with partners in a European research consortium.
Eligibility highlights: MSc in agronomy, crop science, plant biology, ecology, plant breeding, agricultural systems science, or a related field; experience with plants/crops/agricultural systems; knowledge of plant ecology and sustainable crop production; statistical analysis skills; strong English.
Preferred experience: crop phenotyping, crop physiology, genotype evaluation, field assessment of weeds/pests/diseases/environmental factors, scientific writing, and a driving licence valid in Sweden.
Funding and employment: PhD employment for 4 years, full-time, with salary according to a local collective agreement and fixed salary steps.
Location: Uppsala, Sweden.
Deadline: 15 September 2026.
Apply via the official application link and include the requested documents: application, CV, degree project, degree certificate, transcripts, two references, and English proficiency evidence.
Funding details
PhD employment for 4 years, full-time (100%). Salary follows a local collective agreement with fixed salary steps.
What's required
Applicants must have a second-cycle (MSc) degree in agronomy, crop science, plant biology, ecology, plant breeding, agricultural systems science or a related field, or meet the equivalent third-cycle eligibility through four years of full-time study with at least one year at second-cycle level. Required qualifications include documented experience working with plants, crops, or agricultural systems; good knowledge of plant ecology and its relevance to sustainable crop production, agroecological management, or crop resilience; documented experience in statistical data analysis; and good written and spoken English. Advantages include experience with crop phenotyping, crop physiology, genotype evaluation, field assessment of weeds, pests, diseases, or environmental factors, scientific writing and communication, and a driving licence valid for use in Sweden. Personal qualities such as independence, teamwork, initiative, structured work, and contributing to an inclusive team are emphasized.
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