OpenFieldSLU Postdoctoral Researcher in Forest Pathology & Fungal Genomics
Two-year postdoctoral position at the Department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology in Uppsala investigating invasive tree pathogen virulence mechanisms.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Mycology, Plant Pathology, Microbiology, or Genomics obtained within the last 5 years.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent professional English communication.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated first-author publications in fungal transcriptomics, host-pathogen interactions, or forest disease epidemiology.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of reference from previous academic mentors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried postdoctoral employment: SEK 41,000 to SEK 46,000/month gross plus full Swedish pension and health benefits
- Application fee
- SEK 0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Salaried staff position; no tuition.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027 (Departmental recruitment call)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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