Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
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PhD in Characterization of Boreal Soil Proteins and Nitrogen Turnover Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Biochemistry
Funding
Employment as a doctoral student for a 4-year programme. Salary follows the local collective agreement with fixed salary progression.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Sweden
University
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

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PhD position at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Umeå, Sweden
This doctoral project is titled Characterization of boreal soil proteins and their role in soil nitrogen turnover. The work is based in the Department of Forest Ecology and Management and focuses on how soil proteins contribute to nitrogen availability in boreal forest soils. The project combines laboratory analysis of natural soils from mesocosm and field experiments with proteomics-oriented work in collaboration with the Umeå Proteomics Platform.
Research themes and keywords: biology, environmental science, soil science, boreal forest ecosystems, nitrogen cycling, soil proteins, proteomics, LC-MS/MS, protein chemistry, bioinformatic data analysis, plant physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology.
The doctoral candidate will join a multidisciplinary team with expertise in plant ecophysiology, vegetation ecology, soil science, and proteomics. The project is led by Sandra Jämtgård in collaboration with Maja Sundquist and Jonatan Klaminder.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must meet SLU’s general doctoral entry requirements and the specific biology requirements. A master’s degree or equivalent in biology-related fields is required, along with at least 90 HEC in biology-related subjects (including at least 30 at second-cycle level). English proficiency equivalent to English B/6 is required. The post also asks for documented laboratory experience, univariate and multivariate analysis experience, and strong cooperation, problem-solving, analytical, and independent working skills. Experience in proteomics, LC-MS/MS, protein chemistry, and bioinformatics is considered meritorious.
Funding: the position is an employment as a doctoral student for 4 years, with salary according to the local collective agreement and fixed salary progression.
Location and deadline: the position is located in Umeå, Sweden, with a start date during autumn 2026 by agreement. Applications must be submitted by 20 August 2026.
How to apply: use the online application link and follow SLU’s doctoral application instructions. Include the required attachments listed in the application guidance. Selection is based on the submitted documents and the applicant’s ability to complete the programme within the allotted time.
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 meet general doctoral entry requirements: a second-cycle (Master’s) qualification, or at least 240 credits with at least 60 second-cycle credits, or equivalent knowledge. Specific entry requirements include at least 90 HEC in biology-related subjects, with at least 30 at second-cycle level, and English proficiency equivalent to Swedish upper-secondary English B/6. Required profile includes a master’s degree or equivalent in biology with focus on plant physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related subject; fluent English; documented laboratory work experience; documented univariate and multivariate analysis experience; and strong cooperation, problem-solving, analytical, and independent working skills. Merits include proteomics analysis, LC-MS/MS, protein chemistry, and bioinformatic data analysis.
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