Postdoctoral Position in Marine Ecosystem Analysis, Sweden for Fellowship

  •  Fellowship
  •  25-Aug-2025
  •   Sweden
  • $$  Temporary employment (2 years, possibility of extension)

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in Marine Ecosystem Analysis at the Department of Aquatic Resources (SLU Aqua) in Uppsala, Sweden. This exciting opportunity is ideal for early-career researchers with expertise in marine ecology, fisheries management, and advanced statistical analysis. The position focuses on investigating the role of herring in coastal food web dynamics of the Baltic Sea, using both existing monitoring data and newly collected project data.

Applicants must hold a PhD in ecology, environmental science, or a related field, obtained within the last three years, and have proven experience in spatiotemporal and multivariate statistical modelling.

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is a leading research and education institution dedicated to advancing knowledge for sustainable life. With campuses in Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, as well as research stations across Sweden, SLU focuses on the interaction between humans, animals, and ecosystems, promoting the responsible use of natural resources. The university is renowned for its expertise in agriculture, forestry, environmental sciences, and veterinary medicine, fostering innovation and solutions for global sustainability challenges.
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Postdoctoral Position in Marine Ecosystem Analysis, Sweden for Fellowship 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.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities are welcome to apply.

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The position is available in marine ecology, environmental science, or related fields offered by SLU.

  • Admissible Criteria:
    To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Hold a PhD in ecology, environmental science, or a related field (completed within the last three years).

    • Have proven experience in spatiotemporal and multivariate statistical modelling.

    • Demonstrate proficiency in statistical programming (e.g., R, Python, or similar).

    • Possess fluency in spoken and written English.

    • Show evidence of independent research and peer-reviewed publications.

    • Experience working with large datasets, knowledge of fish ecology, and familiarity with the Baltic Sea ecosystem are considered merits.

    • Ability to communicate with stakeholders in Swedish is a merit.

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Offered Benefits

  • Full-time temporary employment for two years with the possibility of extension

  • Opportunity to work in Sweden’s leading aquatic research environment

  • Access to large-scale monitoring datasets and research infrastructure

  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary experts in marine and fisheries science

  • Contribution to high-impact research informing sustainable fisheries management in the Baltic Sea

Application Process

Applicants should submit their application in English via the SLU recruitment portal by 25 August 2025. The application must include:

  • Cover letter detailing relevant skills and qualifications

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • List of publications (including submitted manuscripts)

  • PhD degree diploma and transcripts of academic records

  • Contact details for two referees

Apply online here: SLU Postdoc Application Portal

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