Postdoctoral position in soil mechanics

The Department of Soil and Environment is looking for a Postdoc in soil mechanics. The department conducts research, environmental analysis and education in soil science and sustainable land use. The majority of the department's activities and employees are located in the Soil-Water-Environment building on the SLU Ultuna campus in Uppsala, and there is a research group with a field research station situated in Skara.

Duties:
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our research group. The postdoctoral student will lead two work packages within an international project on impacts of road projects on soils. Research within the project includes development of a framework for the assessment of road construction and operation impacts on soil functions, carrying out a field experiment to quantify impacts of excavator mats and other protection measures on soil stress, and refine an existing model for evaluation of soil compaction risks. The postdoctoral student will be part of the Soil mechanics and soil management research group at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala.

Qualifications:
The candidate should have a very good knowledge in soil science and an interest in studying human impacts on soil functions, and proven expertise in soil physics. Knowledge of soil mechanics, especially of the soil compaction process, is an advantage. Experience with in-situ measurements of soil stress below vehicles is an advantage.

The applicant should have a documented capability to carry out research. The applicant should have good skills in writing scientific publications, documented by a publication record. Excellent English communication skills are expected. Knowledge of a Scandinavian language is an advantage. Experience in student supervision is an advantage.

A PhD in soil science or related topic is required.

Excellent knowledge of English (writing and oral communication skills). Knowledge of a Scandinavian language is an advantage.

You need to have Drivers licence B

Place of work:
Uppsala

Form of employment:
Temporary employment, 24 months

Extent:
100%

Starting date:
1st of March 2021 or according to agreement.

Application:
We welcome your application no later than 2020-11-30, use the button below.

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



The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) develops the understanding and sustainable use and management of biological natural resources. The university ranks well internationally within its subject areas. SLU is a research-intensive university that also offers unique degree programmes in for example rural development and natural resource management, environmental economics, animal science and landscape architecture.

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