We're not just hiring talent

We’re searching for the next generation of faculty members with vision, curiosity and courage. More precisely 11 associate senior lecturers / assistant professors to co-create sustainable life. How? You tell us.

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Three strategic themes

One Health

Health-related issues at the interface between animals, humans, and ecosystems.

Sustainable Future Plant Production Systems

New solutions to address climate change, promote biodiversity, and ensure food security.

Resilient Ecosystems

What makes ecosystems resilient in the face of change?

A greeting from the Vice-Chancellor

SLU's Vice-Chancellor Maria Knutson Wedel sends a greeting from the Almedalen Week – Sweden's largest political event.

We’re searching for a total of 11 associate senior lecturers / assistant professors:
Cows grazing in a natural pasture.

One Health and One Welfare with focus on resilient food production

Kids playing soccer in a park in the evening sun.

Multifunctional urban green areas for human health and biodiversity conservation

Crops on a field, on the sides rows of oats, in the middle crimson clover and other clover species.

Crop production ecology with a focus on sustainable production systems

Resistance Biology

Conservation ecology with focus on resilient forest ecosystems

Environmental Communication with focus on Agrarian Change

Restoration Ecology with focus on Evidence Based Biodiversity Assessment

Closeup on ripe ears of grain on a field.

Agricultural Economics

Close-up of plant somatic embryos, showing pale, finger-like structures emerging from a clumped, reddish-purple tissue. The image was taken under a microscope.

Plant Physiology with focus on Plant Embryo Development

These two positions are part of Mistra's initiative:
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Environmental Organic Chemistry

A person standing by a ditch between two fields.

Agricultural Water Management

About the initiative

SLU Futures aims to attract and support promising young researchers within the strategic themes of Future Sustainable Plant Production Systems, Resilient Ecosystems, and One Health. The objective of the initiative is to create conditions for successful research in future-oriented, strong academic environments through long-term employment.

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Work with us

Contribute to the development of sustainable living, based on science and education? Join us!
Our benefits, campuses and work-life
We're operating all across Sweden, with three main campuses.

Alnarp

Situated in a large park by the sea, located west of Lund, north of Malmö and east of Copenhagen. This prime location makes Alnarp a gateway to the rest of Europe.

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Uppsala

Rapid growth, strong integration with the Stockholm region, a thriving start-up and innovation scene fueled by our two universities and international competitive companies. Uppsala County is alive.

Umeå

Inspiring and picturesque learning environment. Surrounded by deep green forests, scenic parks and clear blue lakes, it is easy to see why Umeå is the fastest growing city in Sweden.

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Four perspectives on SLU and life in Sweden

Discover the diverse experiences of four SLU researchers. Learn about their work, why they chose SLU, and how life in Sweden enhances both their professional and personal journeys.

Sweden as a career destination

One of Sweden's main assets is human capital, characterised by a well-educated workforce, high levels of digital maturity, and work-life-balance. We invest strategically in education, research, and innovation, ensuring a fertile breeding ground for future entrepreneurs, start-ups and scale-ups.

Perceptions of Sweden

Sweden, along with some of the world’s strongest economies, ranks very high in international surveys. A majority of people in most countries have a positive opinion of Sweden. Our areas of strength include sustainability, innovation, economic stability, high quality of life, and democratic development.

Moving to Sweden

The Swedish Research Council have gathered essential information and helpful links to support your move to Sweden.

Uppsala International Hub

– We love our home county and are excited to introduce you to all the opportunities, activities and communities on offer.
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InterNations – Your Expat Community in Malmoe

Connect with fellow expats, join exciting events and get information and exchange tips about expat life in Malmoe.
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Future by Umeå.

Explore the advantages of living and working in the City of Birches — and discover 10 compelling reasons to move there.
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