Publisher
source

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Just Landed

PhD student in silviculture of planted birch 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 is set according to the local collective agreement with fixed salary progression. No tuition details stated.

Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Country flag

Country

Sweden

University

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Social connections

How do I apply for this?

Sign in for free to reveal details, requirements, and source links.

Apply for this position

Keywords

Environmental Science
Biology
Forestry
Spatial Analysis
Earth Science
Rainforest Ecology
Arboriculture
Fertilization

Suggested positions

About this position

PhD opportunity in silviculture of planted birch at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre, Alnarp, Sweden.

This four-year doctoral project focuses on forest management, silviculture, planted birch, stand development, tree growth, thinning, fertilisation, site selection, GIS, spatial data analysis, and statistical analysis in R. The project is part of Trees For Me, a Centre of Excellence on fast-growing broadleaved trees for sustainable forests, materials and energy.

The doctoral student will plan and carry out field experiments and forest inventories, manage and analyse spatial and experimental data, and communicate results through scientific articles, conference presentations, and collaboration with academic and industry/public partners. Work includes substantial field activities across Sweden and office-based work in Alnarp.

Eligibility highlights: a Master’s degree or equivalent, including the specific credits required for Forest management; strong English proficiency equivalent to Engelska B/6; and a clear interest in silviculture and planted forests. Desirable experience includes fieldwork, GIS, R, Scandinavian language skills, and a valid driving licence.

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

Deadline: 31 October 2026. Location: Alnarp, Sweden.

Apply via the ReachMee portal and follow the SLU doctoral application instructions for required attachments.

Funding details

Employment as a doctoral student for a 4-year programme. Salary is set according to the local collective agreement with fixed salary progression. No tuition details stated.

What's required

Applicants must have a Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 240 credits total and at least 60 credits at second-cycle level, plus at least 90 credits in subjects relevant to forest management with at least 30 credits at second-cycle level. Equivalent English proficiency to Swedish upper-secondary Engelska B/6 is required. The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in forest science, forestry, or another relevant subject, strong spoken and written English, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a strong interest in silviculture, planted forests, and broadleaved tree species. Desirable qualifications include fieldwork experience, forest inventories or field experiments, GIS and spatial data analysis, R, knowledge of Swedish or another Scandinavian language, and a valid driving licence.

How to apply

Submit the application through the provided ReachMee application link. Include the required attachments described in the SLU doctoral application guidance. Apply before 31 October 2026.

More information can be found here

Ask ApplyKite AI

Start chatting
Can you summarize this position?
What qualifications are required for this position?
How should I prepare my application?