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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) · Department of Biosystems and Technology, Faculty of Landscape Architecture, Horticulture and Crop Production Sciences, SLU

PhD position in biomass resources at SLU (Alnarp)

Deadline
16 days left
Level
Doctorate
Country
Sweden
Language
English, Swedish

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This is a full-time 4-year doctoral employment contract at SLU for a profile in agricultural science or related fields. It focuses on agricultural biomass and sustainable cropping systems in Alnarp, with a salary set under the local collective agreement. Applications are submitted online through the advert, by November 27, 2026.

Verified on 23 October 2026

This PhD position at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is open to holders of a master's degree in agricultural science or related fields. The role offers a fixed salary over four years, and applications are accepted until November 27, 2026. Applications close on 27 November 2026, that is in 16 days.

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How to apply

Before preparing your application, check the blocking conditions.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Contrat de travail temporel à temps plein

    “Employment as a doctoral student (4-year programme).”

  • Required degree

    “To meet the general entry requirements you must have been awarded a second-cycle (Master’s) qualification, satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle, or acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad (Higher Education Ordinance 1993:100, Chapter 7, Section 39).”

  • Exigences spécifiques pour Agricultural science

    “For the subject of agricultural science, the applicant must have the equivalent knowledge to a minimum of 90 credits in relevant subject areas. This must include a degree project, and at least 30 credits must be at the advanced level.”

  • Anglais requis

    “You must also meet the equivalent English language requirements as those necessary for the Swedish upper-secondary qualification Engelska B/6.”

Assets

  • Expériences ou connaissances pertinentes

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

Watch points

  • Procédure de vérification des copies certifiées

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key phrase here is “Engelska B/6”: it is the threshold that determines whether the file moves forward, not just a language bonus. Do not treat the master’s degree as a formality either, because the requirement also depends on relevant credits in agricultural science, including a degree project and advanced-level study. If your degree was earned outside Sweden, arrange certified copies before you even finalize the rest. Start with the English proof and certified transcripts, then check that your background really covers the required credits.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open2026-2027

Submit your application using the link on the advertisement

Salary and benefits

  • SalaryEmployment as a doctoral student (4-year programme). Doctoral student’s salaries are set following the local collective agreement. Salary progression is fixed.

Countries covered

Anyone who can demonstrate a master’s degree, or an equivalent level, together with the required disciplinary credits and English level, may apply. For agricultural science, the requirement is the equivalent of 90 credits in relevant subject areas, including a degree project and at least 30 credits at advanced level. A Swedish second-cycle degree exempts the applicant from providing English proof, while other candidates must submit supporting evidence.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Justificatif de compétence en anglaisDocuments confirmant que vous répondez aux exigences d’Anglais B/6 ou équivalent; non requis si diplôme suédois
  • Contacts de deux référencesCoordonnées de deux personnes de référence (enseignants, superviseurs ou ancien manager)

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