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Postdoctoral Position in Intercropping and Varietal Diversity in Organic Cropping Systems Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Sweden

Degree Level

Postdoc

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Environmental Science

Funding

Two-year postdoctoral employment (temporary employment 24 months) with possibility of extension; no stipend amount stated.

Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

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Sweden

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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
Statistical Analysis
Organic Farming
Agroecology
Intercropping
Field Experimentation

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Postdoctoral position in intercropping and varietal diversity in organic cropping systems at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Sweden.

This two-year postdoctoral project focuses on agroecology, organic cropping systems, crop diversity, and intercropping of pea, faba bean, and cereals. The research aims to understand how variety characteristics and intercrop combinations influence competition, complementarity, yield, weed suppression, biological nitrogen fixation, nutrient content, and resource use efficiency in diversified cropping systems.

The successful candidate will work with field experiments, multivariate data, statistical analysis, and scientific publication. The project also includes communicating practical recommendations to farmers interested in reintroducing traditional pea varieties and increasing agrobiodiversity in organic agriculture. The work is linked to ongoing and recently completed research projects, with opportunities for international collaboration.

Eligibility highlights: PhD in agroecology, agricultural science, horticultural science, or equivalent; experience with field experiments and intercrop combinations; knowledge of ecological mechanisms such as competition, niche overlap, complementary resource use, compensation, and facilitation; familiarity with organic cultivation of grain legumes and cereals in the Nordics/northern Europe; strong English and Swedish communication skills.

Desired experience: collaboration with farmers/growers, international research collaboration, proposal writing, cultural heritage varieties of legumes and cereals, nitrogen fixation measurements, and teaching/supervision.

Location: Alnarp, Sweden. Employment: temporary 24 months with possible extension. Deadline: 21 September 2026.

Funding details

Two-year postdoctoral employment (temporary employment 24 months) with possibility of extension; no stipend amount stated.

What's required

PhD degree in agroecology, agricultural science, horticultural science or equivalent; knowledge of organic cultivation of grain legumes and cereals in the Nordics/northern Europe; experience with field experiment research and different intercrop combinations; knowledge of ecological mechanisms in intercrops such as competition, niche overlap, complementary resource use, compensation and facilitation; knowledge of cultivated diversity and practical implementation in diversified cropping systems; excellent written and spoken English and Swedish. Desired: collaboration with farmers/growers, international research collaboration, research proposal writing, knowledge of cultural heritage varieties of legumes and cereals, measuring nitrogen fixation in legumes, and teaching/supervision experience. The position is intended for a junior researcher, preferably within three years of the PhD.

How to apply

Submit the application before 21 September 2026 through the application button on the vacancy page. Use the provided ReachMee application portal link to apply.

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