Postdoc in Soil Biogeochemistry: Focus on Soil Organic Matter Dynamics

Postdoc in Soil Biogeochemistry: Focus on Soil Organic Matter Dynamics

SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Uppsala, Sweden

We are looking for a postdoc to explore the dynamics of soil organic phosphorus using stable isotopes.

About the position

The group Biogeochemistry of Forest Soils in the Department of Soil and Environment is looking for a postdoc to explore soil organic matter dynamics. The position is part of the ERC consolidator project PHOSCYCLE. The postdoc will use stable isotopes to explore the turnover of organic phosphorus and other organic matter pools. In addition, the postdoc will study which factors control soil organic matter stoichiometry and the turnover of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus. The postdoc will work with soils from long-term monitoring sites and sites that experienced a change from C3 to C4 vegetation. He/She will be part of a team of scientists that work together on closely related questions about dynamics of organic carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus in soils.

Your profile

We are looking for a postdoc with a PhD in biogeochemistry, environmental chemistry, soil science or similar, ideally received within the last three years. Experience in soil organic matter research and the use of isotopes is required. Knowledge about soil organic matter modelling is a merit. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate proficiency in statistical analyses and have a high proficiency in spoken and written English that includes very good scientific writing skills.

As postdoctoral appointments are career-developing positions for junior researchers, we are primarily looking for candidates with a doctoral degree that is three years old at most.

Apply NowDeadline 15 July