Researcher in Food Control Literature Review

Department of Animal Biosciences

We are looking for a researcher for a fixed-term position to conduct a scientific literature review on the effects of official food control.

About the position 

We are looking for a motivated, thorough and responsible person to join our team. You will work independently on a project, with ongoing support and collaboration from the rest of the team.

A key part of the role will be to conduct a systematic literature review on the effects of official food control. The review will examine how food control influences the behaviour of food businesses and their compliance with food legislation. It will also assess which control methods and approaches have the strongest evidence of improving food safety, compliance, and the accuracy of information provided to consumers, such as food labelling.

Your main tasks will include searching for scientific literature, selecting relevant studies based on the project’s research questions, assessing the quality of the studies, and compiling and analysing the results. You will also identify gaps in current knowledge and areas where further research is needed. The role may also involve conducting interviews with relevant stakeholders, mainly in the Nordic countries. 

Your profile 

We are looking for someone with a PhD or other documented experience of conducting literature reviews and/or evidence reviews. Previous experience of food control, or other types of regulatory control or inspection, would be an advantage. You will be part of a supportive team while working independently and taking responsibility for this specific task. The applicant must have very good ability to read and write in English. Knowledge of Swedish is an advantage.

About us

The Department of Animal Biosciences is part of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science and is responsible for education and research in several basic and applied areas. These areas include anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology, toxicology, genetics, breeding, immunology, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, epizootology, comparative medicine, food safety, bioinformatics and One Health. Our research covers everything from production animals to sports and pet animals, laboratory animals and wild animals. The department's researchers work on the entire scale from molecular mechanisms and microbiology to the structure, function and behaviour of animals, and how these are affected by breeding, physical activity, care, production, stress, environmental factors and diseases.

For more information about the department or division visit: https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/organisation/departments/Animal-Biosciences/

Read more about our benefits and working at SLU by visiting: https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/

Location:

Uppsala

Form of employment:

Temporary substitute employment 6-7 months with the possibility of an extension.

Scope:

100%

Start date:

As agreed.

Application:

Please submit your application before deadline 23 Sept 2026. You can submit your application by clicking the button below.

The position will be offered to the candidate who, following a comprehensive qualitative assessment, is deemed to have the best qualifications to carry out and develop the relevant job duties and contribute to the positive development of the organization.

Union representatives:

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

 

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden. SLU has around 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 4,5 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.