Publicerad: 2025-04-28
Postdoctoral position in genomics and plant breeding of perennial crops
Department of Plant Biology
Are you interested in plant breeding and the development of novel crops for a sustainable agriculture and mitigation of climate change? We are looking for a highly motivated person to join our research on the domestication and breeding of perennial cereal grain crops at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Uppsala, Sweden.
About the position
Our research group is working on the development of new perennial cereal grains within an extensive domestication and plant breeding program. Your research work will focus on questions of genetic and phenotypic diversity and to develop genomic selection models that will be applied in ongoing domestication and plant breeding efforts. You will work with large genotypic and phenotypic datasets and apply biometric approaches on different selection cycles and populations of a perennial relative of wheat, intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium) and other perennial grasses. You will also assist in evaluation of plant and agronomic traits in the field and in the laboratory.
Your profile
We are looking for a highly motivated, committed and responsible person. We value good teamwork, initiative and organizational skills. You should meet the following basic requirements:
- Hold a PhD degree in plant biology with a focus on plant breeding, quantitative genetics, population genetics, bioinformatics or similar
- Ability to carry out and complete research projects, as evidenced by scientific publications in internationally peer-reviewed journals
- Good knowledge in genomics, bioinformatics and experience in statistical analysis of large datasets
- Experience of working both in the lab (DNA and RNA work) and in the field (phenotyping)
- Ability to formulate a research vision showing how you plan to use previously acquired knowledge and skills to advance the research project
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English
It is considered as a merit if you have:
- Experience from work with perennial crops and relatives of cereals
- Experience in analyzing genetic diversity, population genomics and population structure in plants, and knowledge of genomic selection models
As postdoctoral appointments are career-developing positions for junior researchers, we are looking for a candidate with a doctoral degree that is three years old at most.
About us
The department conducts fundamental and strategic research in plant biology and breeding on agricultural crops, forest trees, biofuel crops and model organisms. The Department of Plant Biology is located at the Uppsala BioCenter, which brings together departments with strong competence of international standard in plant biology, pathology, microbiology, food science, chemistry and biotechnology of great relevance for agriculture and forestry. The Uppsala BioCenter offers excellent facilities for breeding activities including state-of-the art greenhouses and climate chambers and molecular genetics and microscopy laboratories. The department is responsible for basic and advanced courses in general and molecular genetics, cell biology, plant physiology, plant breeding and molecular plant-interactions. In addition, the department contributes to various courses together with other departments.
For more information about the department: Department of Plant Biology | Externwebben
Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at Work at SLU | Externwebben
Location:
Uppsala, Sweden.
Form of employment:
Temporary employment 24 months, with the possibility of extension.
Scope:
100%.
Start date:
According to agreement.
Application:
Please submit your application before deadline May 12 2025. 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.
Are you interested in plant breeding and the development of novel crops for a sustainable agriculture and mitigation of climate change? We are looking for a highly motivated person to join our research on the domestication and breeding of perennial cereal grain crops at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Uppsala, Sweden.
About the position
Our research group is working on the development of new perennial cereal grains within an extensive domestication and plant breeding program. Your research work will focus on questions of genetic and phenotypic diversity and to develop genomic selection models that will be applied in ongoing domestication and plant breeding efforts. You will work with large genotypic and phenotypic datasets and apply biometric approaches on different selection cycles and populations of a perennial relative of wheat, intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium) and other perennial grasses. You will also assist in evaluation of plant and agronomic traits in the field and in the laboratory.
Your profile
We are looking for a highly motivated, committed and responsible person. We value good teamwork, initiative and organizational skills. You should meet the following basic requirements:
- Hold a PhD degree in plant biology with a focus on plant breeding, quantitative genetics, population genetics, bioinformatics or similar
- Ability to carry out and complete research projects, as evidenced by scientific publications in internationally peer-reviewed journals
- Good knowledge in genomics, bioinformatics and experience in statistical analysis of large datasets
- Experience of working both in the lab (DNA and RNA work) and in the field (phenotyping)
- Ability to formulate a research vision showing how you plan to use previously acquired knowledge and skills to advance the research project
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English
It is considered as a merit if you have:
- Experience from work with perennial crops and relatives of cereals
- Experience in analyzing genetic diversity, population genomics and population structure in plants, and knowledge of genomic selection models
As postdoctoral appointments are career-developing positions for junior researchers, we are looking for a candidate with a doctoral degree that is three years old at most.
About us
The department conducts fundamental and strategic research in plant biology and breeding on agricultural crops, forest trees, biofuel crops and model organisms. The Department of Plant Biology is located at the Uppsala BioCenter, which brings together departments with strong competence of international standard in plant biology, pathology, microbiology, food science, chemistry and biotechnology of great relevance for agriculture and forestry. The Uppsala BioCenter offers excellent facilities for breeding activities including state-of-the art greenhouses and climate chambers and molecular genetics and microscopy laboratories. The department is responsible for basic and advanced courses in general and molecular genetics, cell biology, plant physiology, plant breeding and molecular plant-interactions. In addition, the department contributes to various courses together with other departments.
For more information about the department: Department of Plant Biology | Externwebben
Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at Work at SLU | Externwebben
Location:
Uppsala, Sweden.
Form of employment:
Temporary employment 24 months, with the possibility of extension.
Scope:
100%.
Start date:
According to agreement.
Application:
Please submit your application before deadline May 12 2025. 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.