PhD , Drivers of biodiversity and ecosystem functions in forest ecosystems

Publiceringsdatum: 2025-12-10

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Institutionen för skogens ekologi och skötsel

WIFORCE Research School

Do you want to contribute to the future sustainable use of forests? Apply to join WIFORCE Research School!

Biodiversity and the role of forests in climate change are now key social issues that require more knowledge. In order to both sustainably use and safeguard forest biodiversity, a coherent basic science research program is needed that addresses large and complex issues and develops new analytical tools. That’s why the WIFORCE Research School, part of the Wallenberg Initiatives in Forest Research (www.slu.se/en/wiforce), was created. 

The title will be employed at The Department of Forest ecology and management. The department includes about 115 people of which 9 are professors. Our mission is to advance the understanding of forest ecosystems and how these should be managed today and in the future.

For more information: http://www.slu.se/en/departments/forest-ecology-management/

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/

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Name of research project/thesis:

Drivers of biodiversity and ecosystem functions in forest ecosystems

Research subject:

Biology

Description

Forest ecosystems in Sweden shall provide a range of ecosystem services, including rich biodiversity. This project focuses on identifying structures and contexts where biodiversity and ecosystem functions are promoted and/or can be promoted in managed boreal forest landscapes. The research will be done in terrestrial ecosystems. It aims to include experimental and observational studies (e.g. using field, lab, remote sensing data) along environmental gradients to increase understanding of how different types of forest management (e.g. continuous cover forestry, higher inclusion of deciduous trees, management for nature conservation) affect species, including rare species, communities, their habitats and ecosystem functions across spatial and temporal scales. The research will be conducted within plant ecology, but includes connections and interactions between vegetation and other organism groups – both above and below ground - in forests of different management types.

Qualifications:  

The qualifications required for this position are:

• A master's degree in biology, ecology, landscape ecology or a natural resource conservation related field 
• Experience in field work within ecology where species surveys have been included 
• Fluent in English, and with good oral and written communication skills (see below) 
• Strong ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment

Merits

• Experience in method development, working with spatial data, and GIS 
• Experience with univariate and multivariate analysis and working with large datasets 
• Experience with working independently and organizing work schedules 
• Experience from working successfully in teams 
• Drivers license

Place of work:      

Umeå

Forms for funding or employment:

Employment as PhD student, full time for 4 years

Starting date:

According to agreement.

Application

Please submit your application before deadline 2026-02-10. 

The following must be attached to the application:

• Letter describing yourself, your motivation for applying for this position, and a short description of what you think would be most interesting to measure and research within the PhD position (max. 2 pages, in English)
• Master thesis 
• CV, including date of graduation, describing your education and relevant work experiences, listing any potential publications, and names and contact details of two references 
• Copy of diploma, as well as other relevant certificates such as English proficiency certificate if applicable  

To qualify for third-cycle (Doctoral) courses and study programmes, you must have a second-cycle (Master’s) qualification. Alternatively, you must have conducted a minimum of four years of full-time study, of which a minimum of one year at second-cycle level.

Applicants will be selected based on their written application and CV, degree project, copies of their degree certificate and transcript of records from previous first and second-cycle studies at a university or higher education institution, two personal references, and knowledge of English. More information about the English language requirements can be found here: https://www.slu.se/en/education/programmes-courses/doctoral-studies/application-admission-doctoral-studies/

Please note that applicants invited to interview must submit attested copies of their degree certificate, or equivalent, a transcript of records from previous first and second-cycle studies at a university or higher education institution. Applicants who are not Swedish citizens need to submit an attested copy of their passport’s information page containing their photograph and personal details.

Read about the PhD education at SLU at https://www.slu.se/en/study/programmes-courses/doctoral-education/

Academic union representatives:

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

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