PhD student in resilient forage production systems

Who can apply: A second-cycle (Master’s) qualification or equivalent, plus at least 120 HEC in biological subjects including a degree project and specialisation in crop production science or equivalent; English at the level of Swedish Engelska B/6. The profile asks for an MSc in agronomy, crop science, plant biology, agroecology or… What is funded: Employment as a doctoral student in a 4-year programme, full time; salary set under the local collective agreement with fixed salary progression (no figure printed). Start December 2026 or by agreement, based in Umea (Uppsala possible). Deadline: 23 October 2026.

Read the full call and apply on the official page: Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet, SLU), Department of Crop Production Ecology, official page.

Who can apply

• A second-cycle (Master's) qualification or equivalent, plus at least 120 HEC in biological subjects including a degree project and specialisation in crop production science or equivalent; English at the level of Swedish Engelska B/6. The profile asks for an MSc in agronomy, crop science, plant biology, agroecology or a related field, statistics experience, and a driving licence valid in Sweden. Swedish is an advantage, not a requirement. No citizenship restriction is stated.

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