The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is offering a Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Plant Physiology at the Umeå Plant Science Centre. The position focuses on studying nitrogen utilization efficiency in aspen trees to better understand their growth and wood formation. The role includes advanced research methods like genome-wide association studies, gene expression analysis, and mathematical modeling.
To be eligible, applicants must hold a PhD in plant physiology or a closely related field, obtained within the last three years. They should have strong experience in tree nitrogen physiology, cell and molecular biology, GWAS, RNA sequencing, bioinformatics, and proficiency in R programming.
The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is a leading research institution focused on the sustainable use of natural resources and the interaction between humans, animals, and ecosystems. With main campuses in Uppsala, Umeå, and Alnarp, SLU offers world-class education and research in fields such as agriculture, forestry, veterinary medicine, and environmental science. It fosters innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, contributing to global efforts for a healthier planet.
Founded in 1977, Sveriges lantbruks universitet (The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Uppsala (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Uppsala County. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research, Sweden), Sveriges lantbruks universitet (SLU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Sveriges lantbruks universitet (SLU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.