Helena Hansson

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD student position in agricultural and food economics, based in Uppsala, Sweden. The successful candidate will join Professor Helena Hansson’s research group within the Department of Economics, focusing on applied economic analysis of sustainable agricultural production practices, preparedness, and resilience. The project will utilize microeconomic theory, applied econometrics, and economic modelling, analyzing both the uptake and consequences of sustainable practices in agriculture. Research will involve working with farm-level panel data, survey data, and potentially conducting new data collection. Applicants should have a strong background in agricultural and food economics, applied economics, or a closely related field, with at least 60 HEC in economics and a completed Master’s thesis. Experience with statistical and econometric analysis, knowledge of the Swedish or European agricultural system, and familiarity with registrar or survey data are considered advantageous. Excellent English communication skills are required, and motivation, initiative, and teamwork are highly valued. The PhD position is a four-year, full-time employment with a fixed salary progression according to the university’s collective agreement. The role may include up to 20% departmental duties, such as teaching or administration, which can extend the study period. The research group offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment with collaborations across crop production, technology, animal health, and policy research. To apply, candidates must submit a cover letter, CV, degree certificates, transcript of records, a copy of their Master’s thesis, proof of English proficiency, and contact details for two references. Foreign applicants must present a certified copy of their passport at the interview. The application deadline is April 30, 2026. For more information and to apply, visit the official SLU job portal. Keywords: agricultural economics, food economics, applied economics, sustainable agriculture, econometrics, economic modelling, panel data, survey data, resilience, preparedness.

PhD position in agricultural and food economics at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Uppsala. The doctoral project sits in the Department of Economics and the research group Agricultural and Food Economics , with a focus on applied economic analysis of agriculture’s uptake of more sustainable production practices and practices that improve preparedness and resilience. The project is grounded in microeconomic theory , applied econometrics , and economic modelling . It will use data such as farm-level panel data, survey data, and potentially registrar data and new survey collection. The position is well suited to candidates interested in agricultural economics, food economics, applied economics, and quantitative research on sustainability, resilience, and agricultural policy. Eligibility requires a second-cycle Master’s degree or equivalent, plus specific economics preparation: at least 60 HEC in economics, including a degree project and at least 15 HEC at advanced level. Applicants should also have studied natural resource-related topics such as agriculture or forest management. English proficiency equivalent to Engelska B/6 is required. Strong communication skills in English are essential, and experience with statistical/econometric analysis, scientific publication, and knowledge of Swedish or European agricultural systems are considered merits. The appointment is a 4-year doctoral student employment at 100% with salary according to the local collective agreement and fixed salary progression. Up to 20% departmental duties in teaching/administration may be included, which would extend the study period. Deadline: 30 April 2026. Apply via the official SLU recruitment link and upload the required documents: cover letter, CV, degree certificates, transcript, Master’s thesis or equivalent project, proof of English language requirements, and two references. Foreign applicants must also provide a certified passport copy before admission. Contact persons: Helena Hansson (Professor) and Enoch Owusu Sekyere (Senior Lecturer), both at SLU.