Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
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PhD in Biomass Resources from Sustainable Cropping Systems at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Employment as a doctoral student for a 4-year programme. Salary follows the local collective agreement with fixed salary progression.
Deadline
Nov 27, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
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PhD position in biomass resources from sustainable cropping systems at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Department of Biosystems and Technology, based at Alnarp, Sweden.
The doctoral project focuses on using agricultural crop biomass for biogas in synergy with sustainable cropping systems. The research will examine crop yields, crop nutrient dynamics, biomass removal scenarios, nutrient redistribution via digestates, and the balance between energy, nutrients, food provisioning, profitability, and environmental impact.
The project is embedded in the Biogas Solutions Research Center (BSRC), a national transdisciplinary center involving SLU, Linköping University, industry, public organizations, and support from the Swedish Energy Agency. The work is interdisciplinary and connects agriculture, bioenergy, systems analysis, and sustainability assessment.
Research tasks include literature review, analysis of long-term cropping systems experiments, sample collection and analyses, scenario development, and calculation of energy and nutrient balances at cropping-system level. Biomass resources may include cover crops, ley, straw, beet leaves, and possibly wood.
Eligibility: a Master’s degree or equivalent in agricultural science, agronomy, agroecology, agricultural engineering, biology, environmental science, horticultural science, or a closely related field; at least 240 credits with 60 second-cycle credits; for agricultural science, at least 90 relevant credits including a degree project and 30 advanced-level credits; English proficiency equivalent to Engelska B/6. Relevant experience in cropping systems, modelling, sustainability assessment, nutrient cycling, or statistical analysis is highly valued.
Funding: employment as a doctoral student for 4 years, with salary according to local collective agreement and fixed salary progression.
Deadline: 27 November 2026. The position is full-time and starts upon agreement, preferably in January/February 2027.
Apply via the ReachMee portal using the provided application link and follow SLU’s instructions for required attachments.
Funding details
Employment as a doctoral student for a 4-year programme. Salary follows the local collective agreement with fixed salary progression.
What's required
Applicants must have a second-cycle (Master’s) qualification, or equivalent, with at least 240 credits including at least 60 second-cycle credits, and for agricultural science at least 90 credits in relevant subject areas including a degree project and at least 30 advanced-level credits. A Master’s degree or equivalent in agricultural engineering (crop production), agricultural science, agroecology, agronomy, biology, environmental science, horticultural science, or a closely related discipline is expected. Equivalent English language proficiency to Swedish upper-secondary Engelska B/6 is required. Relevant experience or knowledge in cropping systems, crop management and diversification, systems analysis, sustainability assessment, modelling or scenario analysis, bioenergy systems, nutrient cycling, crop and soil nutrient dynamics, and statistical analysis is highly relevant. Strong analytical skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, excellent written and spoken English, and good communication skills are important; Swedish is advantageous but not required.
How to apply
Submit the application through the provided ReachMee application link before the deadline. Follow the SLU instructions for required attachments and selection documents. Apply as soon as possible and no later than 27 November 2026.
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