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Postdoctoral Researcher in Forest Biodiversity and Conservation in Managed Boreal Forests Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Sweden
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
The position is a full-time, temporary 24-month postdoctoral employment, with the possibility of extension. No stipend or salary amount is specified.
Deadline
Dec 10, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
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About this position
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to study biodiversity in managed boreal forests. The position is based in the Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Environmental Studies in Umeå and forms part of the Key Performance Indicator Project, a broader SLU research initiative involving researchers, postdoctoral researchers, and PhD students.
The project investigates how forest management and landscape conditions influence biodiversity conservation. The postdoctoral researcher will analyse species and structural data from a large-scale field survey conducted in Sweden and Finland, with particular emphasis on lichens and polypore fungi. HMSC modeling will be used to examine how biodiversity varies in relation to local forest management practices and landscape variables.
The researcher will contribute to understanding the factors controlling species diversity in managed forests and will prepare scientific publications with the research group. The role is embedded in SLU’s strong restoration ecology environment, which combines empirical studies with large-scale field experiments.
Collaboration will involve the Department of Ecology, the Department of Forest Ecology and Management, and the Natural Resources Institute in Finland. The department offers an internationally oriented research environment spanning biodiversity restoration and conservation, fish biology, wildlife ecology, zoonosis, education, and environmental monitoring.
Funding details
The position is a full-time, temporary 24-month postdoctoral employment, with the possibility of extension. No stipend or salary amount is specified.
What's required
Applicants should hold a PhD in ecology or a similar relevant subject, preferably obtained within the last three years. Relevant experience in Bayesian modeling, species distribution modeling, terrestrial ecology, forest nature conservation, landscape ecology, or conservation strategies is advantageous. Experience with statistical analyses of large datasets and a strong publication record relative to time since the doctoral degree are also merits. Applicants should be able to take initiative, work independently and collaboratively, and demonstrate excellent written and oral English communication skills.
How to apply
Submit your application through the SLU online application portal before 10 December 2026. You must log in or register to apply.
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