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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

PhD in Resilient Forage Production Systems Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Sweden

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Employment as a doctoral student in a 4-year programme. Salary is set by the local collective agreement and follows fixed salary progression.

Deadline

Oct 23, 2026

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Sweden

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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
Remote Sensing
Sustainable Agriculture
Crop Yield
Field Experimentation
Statistics
Species Diversity

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PhD student opportunity in resilient forage production systems at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Sweden. The doctoral project sits in crop production science and focuses on how forage crop composition and management affect productivity, persistence, forage quality, and resilience under changing climatic and production conditions.

The research emphasizes species-rich and functionally diverse leys, including different grasses, legumes, and forbs, and examines how plant species and functional groups contribute to stable forage production. The work will be based on farms and field experimental sites in northern and southern Sweden, with collaboration across SLU, agricultural organizations, farmers, and other external partners.

The doctoral student will join the forage research group at the Department of Crop Production Ecology in Umeå. The physical workplace may be Umeå or Uppsala. The project includes field experiments, data collection on crop growth, botanical composition, yield, forage quality, and environmental variables, plus statistical analysis, scientific writing, and presentations.

Funding: employment as a doctoral student for 4 years, with salary according to local collective agreement and fixed salary progression.

Eligibility highlights: Master’s degree or equivalent; at least 120 HEC in biological subjects with a degree project and specialization in crop production science or equivalent; English proficiency equivalent to Engelska B/6; strong interest in forage crops, crop production, sustainable agricultural systems, and field-based research. A valid driving licence for Sweden is required.

Preferred experience: statistical analysis, field experiments, forage/grassland/crop mixtures, Swedish language, statistical software, remote sensing, image analysis, crop modelling, and scientific communication.

Deadline: 23 October 2026. Apply via the ReachMee portal and include the required attachments listed on SLU’s doctoral education application page.

Funding details

Employment as a doctoral student in a 4-year programme. Salary is set by the local collective agreement and follows fixed salary progression.

What's required

Applicants must have a second-cycle (Master’s) qualification or equivalent, with at least 240 credits including 60 second-cycle credits. Specific entry requirements include knowledge corresponding to at least 120 HEC in biological subjects, including a degree project and completed specialization courses in crop production science or equivalent. Candidates must meet English language requirements equivalent to Swedish upper-secondary Engelska B/6. Preferred profile includes an MSc in agronomy, crop science, plant biology, agroecology, agricultural systems science or a closely related field; knowledge of crop production or plant ecology; experience with statistical analysis of experimental data; interest in field-based agricultural research; good written and spoken English; and a valid driving licence for use in Sweden. Advantages include Swedish language knowledge, field experiment experience, forage/grassland/crop mixture experience, statistical software, remote sensing/image analysis/crop modelling, and scientific writing/communication.

How to apply

Submit the application through the provided ReachMee application link. Prepare the required attachments described on SLU’s doctoral student application page and apply before the deadline. Selection is based on the submitted documents and the applicant’s ability to complete the programme within the allotted time.

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