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Postdoctoral Researcher in Fungal Ecology and Grassland Fungi at Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Sweden
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
2-year postdoctoral position (temporary employment for 24 months) with the possibility of extension; full-time (100%). No stipend amount is stated.
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is advertising a 2-year postdoctoral researcher position in fungal ecology within the Soil Microbiology Group at the Department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology in Uppsala, Sweden.
The project focuses on grassland fungi, especially the waxcaps and allied CHEGD fungi, which are important indicators of semi-natural grasslands and of conservation concern. The successful candidate will work with citizen scientists to map fungal diversity across grasslands with different management histories using mushroom inventories and DNA barcodes in soils. The research also includes field experiments and advanced approaches such as stable isotopes, genomics, and potentially transcriptomics.
This is a research-intensive postdoc for someone who wants to combine basic fungal ecology with applied conservation relevance. The postdoc is expected to drive independent research, including fieldwork, laboratory analyses, data analysis, and scientific writing in collaboration with the project team and external collaborators.
Eligibility highlights: a PhD in fungal ecology, mycology, microbiology, biology, or a related field; experience with laboratory or field experiments in microbial ecology, fungal biology, or conservation; experience with fungal community, genomic, or transcriptomic analyses; knowledge of multivariate analyses and statistical modelling; and strong English communication skills. Programming skills in Python or R, fieldwork experience, and a driving licence are considered merits. SLU gives preference to candidates whose doctoral degree was awarded within the past three years.
Funding and appointment: temporary employment for 24 months, full-time, with the possibility of extension. No stipend amount is stated.
Application deadline: 15 September 2026. Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, copy of doctoral degree certificate, and contact details for two referees through the SLU application portal.
Funding details
2-year postdoctoral position (temporary employment for 24 months) with the possibility of extension; full-time (100%). No stipend amount is stated.
What's required
Applicants must have a PhD in fungal ecology, mycology, microbiology, biology, or a related field. Required experience includes laboratory or field experiments in microbial ecology, fungal biology or conservation, fungal community/genomic/transcriptomic analyses, multivariate analyses, and statistical modelling. Excellent written and spoken English is required. Programming skills such as Python or R, fieldwork experience, and a driving licence are considered merits. Preference is given to candidates whose doctoral degree was awarded within the past three years.
How to apply
Submit the application through the SLU job portal before 15 September 2026. Include a cover letter (max 2 pages), CV, copy of doctoral degree certificate, and names/contact details for two referees. Log in or register on the application page to apply.
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