The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is a world-class research university focused on biological natural resources, sustainability, and the interaction between humans, animals, and ecosystems. SLU’s mission is to create knowledge for the sustainable use and management of natural resources and to contribute to global development through research, education, and environmental monitoring. The WIFORCE Research School, under the prestigious Wallenberg Initiatives in Forest Research, offers eight industrial PhD positions focused on combining scientific excellence with real-world impact in forest sustainability. Nature Careers
Locations: Umeå & Ultuna (SLU) + Partner Sites Across Sweden
Application Deadline: 12 August 2025
Duration: 5 Years (Industrial PhD Model)
Employment Type: Permanent employment with partner organization.
PhD students will:
- Conduct 80% doctoral research at SLU
- Spend 20% working practically with their employer
- Be permanently employed by their respective industrial partner
Open PhD Positions:
- Soil Sciences with LiDAR and AI
Partner: Holmen Skog
Apply here - Optimized Off-Road Driving in Forests
Partner: Komatsu Forest
Apply here - Ecological Function of Green Tree Retention
Partner: Kopparfors Skogar
Apply here - Ectomycorrhizal Population Biology
Partner: Sveaskog
Apply here - Molecular Biology for Pest Control
Partner: SweTree Technologies
Apply here - Species’ Responses to Clearcutting & Continuous Cover Forestry
Partner: Södra
Apply here - Forest Planning and Management
Partner: Forestry Research Institute of Sweden
Apply here - Mixed Forest Ecology & Productivity
Partner: Swedish Forest Agency
Apply here
To know the details, please visit the Websites.
🔗 www.slu.se/en/wiforce
🔗 www.slu.se/en
Multiple positions available—apply individually via the links provided above.
