Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
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PhD Position in Plant Physiology and Heritable Climate Adaptation Modeling at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
The position is a fully funded 4-year PhD employment at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Employment includes salary and benefits as per university standards. No tuition fees are mentioned for the position.
Deadline
Oct 2, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
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About this position
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is offering a fully funded PhD position in physiology and heritable climate adaptation modeling, based at the Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology in Umeå. This opportunity is part of the WIFORCE Research School, a Wallenberg Initiative in Forest Research, and is designed for candidates passionate about plant physiology, genomics, and breeding, with a focus on climate adaptation and sustainability.
The research addresses the genetic basis of heritable plastic responses in plants under changing climate conditions, with a particular emphasis on woody perennials such as Arabidopsis thaliana, European aspen, and Norway spruce. The project aims to develop predictive models for crop adaptation, leveraging advanced physiological, genetic, and bioinformatics approaches. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and be co-supervised by the Swarts, Hurry, Street, and Zan labs at the Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC), a leading center for experimental plant research and forest biotechnology.
Applicants should have a strong background in plant physiology, genomics, or breeding, ideally with experience in statistics and programming. The position requires a second-cycle (Master’s) qualification or equivalent, strong communication skills, and proficiency in English. The research will contribute to global agricultural sustainability and climate-resilient crop improvement, offering excellent training in computational and modeling approaches, and opportunities to publish in reputable journals.
The PhD position is a 4-year employment with salary and benefits according to SLU standards. The application deadline is October 2, 2026. For more information and to apply, visit the official SLU job portal. Non-Swedish citizens must provide a copy of their passport. For further details, contact Assistant Professor Kelly Swarts at the Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology.
Keywords: plant physiology, climate adaptation, genomics, breeding, heritable traits, plastic response, quantitative genetics, bioinformatics, forest genetics, sustainability, crop improvement.
Funding details
The position is a fully funded 4-year PhD employment at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Employment includes salary and benefits as per university standards. No tuition fees are mentioned for the position.
What's required
Applicants must have a strong background in plant physiology, genomics, or breeding, ideally with experience across these fields. A second-cycle (Master’s) qualification or at least four years of full-time study, including one year at second-cycle level, is required. Courses in statistics and programming skills are preferred. Candidates should be intellectually flexible, strong communicators, and able to work in a team. Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory. Non-Swedish citizens must provide a copy of their passport.
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