Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology
The Department of forest genetics and plant physiology is part of Umeå Plant Science Centre (UPSC, https://www.upsc.se) which is a centre of excellence for experimental plant research and forest biotechnology in Northern Sweden.
Our mission is to perform excellent and innovative basic research and generate knowledge that benefits forestry, agriculture, environment and society.
We work across a wide range of disciplines in plant science reaching from cell biology to ecophysiology and from basic research to industrial applications.
Our common goal is to understand the plants’ ability to grow, adapt and acclimate to a changing world and how we can breed better plants.

About the position
The employment is part of the project Genetic basis of adaptive response in conifers, which aims to understand the genetic basis of climate adaptation in conifers, and in an applied context, predict individuals that can make locally adapted populations more resistant to changing climates.

The technician is expected process increment core samples for ring-width data generation.
This includes sample management, increment core surfacing, imaging and quality control.
Additional duties related to sample collections as needed.

Your profile
The applicant should have experience with increment core preparation and digitized processing.
Very good skills in written and spoken English is obligatory, in Swedish is desirable.

About us
UPSC belongs to two universities, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and Umeå University.
About 200 people from more than 40 different nationalities work here.
We host some 30 principal investigators, and our researchers have access to state-of-the-art analytical platforms, unique tree germplasm resources and plant growth facilities.
We strive for a collaborative work environment and support our scientists throughout all career stages by providing professional training opportunities and individual career mentoring.

Read more about our benefits and working at SLU by visiting: https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/

Location:
Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology, SLU, Umeå (Sweden)

Form of employment:
Fixed-term employment 12 months

Scope:
100%

Start date:
As agreed.


Application:
Please submit your application before deadline 12 April 2024.
You can submit your application by clicking the button below.

Union representatives:
https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/



The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education.
Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet.
Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden.


SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion.
We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses.
We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development.
Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.