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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Kempe Foundation

Postdoc in Ecology: Ectomycorrhizal and Wood Fungi in Continuous Cover Forestry Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Sweden

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Ecology

Funding

This is a 2-year stipend (scholarship) postdoc awarded through the Kempe Foundation. Full-time (100%) position.

Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

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Sweden

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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

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Keywords

Ecology
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
Conservation Biology
Biodiversity
Fungal Biology
Scientific Writing
Rainforest Ecology
Statistics

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About this position

Postdoc in ecology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Environmental Studies, Umeå, Sweden.

This opportunity focuses on forest ecology, fungal ecology, biodiversity, species conservation, and sustainable forest management. The project asks whether continuous cover forestry (CCF) can benefit the diversity and function of ectomycorrhizal fungi and wood fungi in boreal forest landscapes, with comparisons to traditional rotation forestry.

The postdoc will study species distributions, occurrences, assemblage composition, fungal traits, and phylogeny, and how these relate to ecosystem function in CCF and RF. Work includes field work, lab work, data analysis, and scientific writing. The position is part of a larger research programme on climate and biodiversity.

Eligibility highlights: doctoral degree in biology or equivalent; strong knowledge of forest ecology, fungal ecology, and statistics; experience with field and lab work; taxonomic knowledge is meriting; excellent English; independent and collaborative working style; driver’s licence desirable.

Funding: 2-year stipend (scholarship) postdoc awarded through the Kempe Foundation; full-time (100%).

Application deadline: 17 September 2026. Apply through the SLU recruitment portal and upload a CV, publication list, PhD diploma, up to three relevant publications, a motivation letter (max 2 pages), and contact details for at least two referees. All documents must be in English.

Funding details

This is a 2-year stipend (scholarship) postdoc awarded through the Kempe Foundation. Full-time (100%) position.

What's required

Doctoral degree in biology or equivalent. Good knowledge of forest ecology, fungal ecology and statistics is required, along with field and lab work experience and taxonomic knowledge as merits. The applicant must be highly motivated, able to work independently and as part of a research group, have excellent English skills in writing and speaking, and a driver’s licence is desirable.

How to apply

Submit the application online via the SLU recruitment portal before 17 September 2026. Include a CV, publication list, PhD diploma, copies of up to three relevant publications, a motivation letter (max 2 pages), and names/contact details of at least two referees. All documents must be in English.

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