Wallenberg Initiatives in Forest Research

We explore how climate, environment, and genetics affect forest growth and health. Through fundamental research, the Wallenberg Initiatives in Forest Research (WIFORCE) generates knowledge for the sustainable management of forests in a changing climate.

News

  • 2025-06-19

    SLU and the forest sector in new collaboration to train future experts

    SLU is now announcing eight new PhD positions as part of a collaboration with the forest sector. The positions are part of the research programme Wallenberg Initiatives in Forest Research (WIFORCE), aimed at meeting future knowledge needs for the sustainable management and conservation of forests.
  • 2025-06-13

    Last open call: 12 PhD student projects in WIFORCE Research School

    Researchers at the Faculty of Forest Sciences can now apply for PhD student projects focusing on the future sustainable use of forests. Apply no later than September 23. Also those who are not yet docents may be eligible to apply.
  • 2025-04-24

    SLU launches large-scale climate experiment in Swedish forest

    Forest growth in Sweden has slowed down. Climate change is believed to play a key role – but exactly how remains unknown. Now, SLU is launching one of the largest field experiments of its kind to find out how earlier snowmelt, drought, and warmer summers affect forest growth and ecosystem functions.

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Open positions within WIFORCE

  • Västerbottens län, Umea, Last application date: 2025-08-12

    Industrial PhD student in Forest Management and Forest Planning

    Department of Forest Resource Management 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 (https://www.slu.se/WIFORCE/
  • Uppsala län, Uppsala, Last application date: 2025-08-12

    Industry/collaborative PhD student in Biology

      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. Department of Ecology We cond
  • Uppsala län, Uppsala, Last application date: 2025-08-12

    Industry-/collaboration PhD student in biology

     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 (https://www.slu.se/WIFORCE/en), was created. Department of Ecology
  • Uppsala län, Uppsala, Last application date: 2025-08-12

    Industrial PhD student in ectomycorrhizal population biology

    Department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology 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 (https://www.slu.se
  • Uppsala län, Uppsala, Last application date: 2025-08-12

    Industrial PhD student in molecular biology with a focus on pest control

    The Department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology The Department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) conducts both basic and applied research with a focus on interactions between plants and microorganisms in forests and agriculture. Central questions concern the population biology and community structure of microorganisms, their functions, especially in nutrient cycling and for tree health, and the interaction between microorganisms and the control of tree and plant diseases. The department offers a creative and stimulating inter
  • Västerbottens län, Umea, Last application date: 2025-08-12

    Industry-/collaboration PhD student in forestry planning with LiDAR and AI

    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/ Name of research project/thesis: Challenges and opportunities with remote sensing and machine learning in forestry Research subject :  Soil science Description: WIFORCE Re
  • Västerbottens län, Umea, Last application date: 2025-08-12

    Industry-/collaboration PhD student in optimized off-road driving in forests

    Department of Forest Ecology and Management 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 (https://www.slu.se/WIFOR