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Field of subject for the appointment: Ecology. Starting date: Starting date as agreed upon. Term and hours: The doctoral studentship is limited in time in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance (Chapter 5, Section 7). The studentship is full-time. Placement city: Kalmar, Sweden. Since Linnaeus University is located in both Växjö and Kalmar, travel between the two may be required.   Job description This project is funded by the Swedish Research Council and concerns vitamin deficiency in animals, with a primary focus on salmon and vitamin B1 (thiamine). All organisms need thiamine for essential cellular functions. The vitamin is produced mainly by plants and microorganisms, but because it is water‑soluble, it cannot be stored to any significant extent. In species such as salmon and seabirds, deficiencies have recently been discovered, causing behavioral disturbances and high mortality in their offspring. The problem threatens fish populations in areas such as the Baltic Sea, the North American Great Lakes, and along the U.S. Pacific Coast (read more about this environmental issue here: rconnect.usgs.gov/vanishing-vitamin-app/). Animals obtain thiamine through their diet or from their gut microbiota, but in top predators like salmon, it is unclear how large a role the gut microbiota plays compared with dietary intake. The project will investigate thiamine deficiency through laboratory experiments, field studies, and mathematical models, with the goal of understanding why the deficiency occurs. The project will also involve extensive collaboration with researchers in the United States and Norway. According to the Higher Education Ordinance a person appointed to a doctoral studentship should primarily devote himself/herself to his/her own studies. An appointee may, however, work to a limited extent with education, research, artistic development, and administration. However, before a doctoral degree has been awarded, duties of this kind may not comprise more than 20% of a full-time post.   Requirements A person fulfils the general entry requirements if they: have been awarded a degree on second-cycle level, completed the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits, of which 60 credits on second-cycle level, or in another way, in Sweden or abroad, has acquired principally equivalent knowledge. Specific entry requirements documented knowledge in ecology or biology good proficiency in English Assessment criteria These qualifications are considered merits in the assessment for the position: Master’s degree or equivalent experience in aquatic ecology or another closely related field Experience in: Scientific publishing Fish physiology Measurements using HPLC (high‑pressure liquid chromatography) Sampling and experiments involving fish or aquatic systems Mechanistic laboratory experiments Molecular and microbiological methods Matlab and/or R software Statistical analyses, such as multivariate statistics and linear mixed models General fieldwork experience Working independently and in teams Driver’s license for a car The studies are conducted within a research group where collaboration and flexibility are highly valued. In the overall assessment of qualifications, particular emphasis is placed on the applicant’s potential for a successful research career. You are welcome to submit your application no later than February 20th, 2026. Contacts For more information, please contact: Principal investigator, Associate Prof.: Samuel Hylander, samuel.hylander@lnu.se Biträdande prefekt Andreas Svensson (andreas.svensson@lnu.se) HR-partner: Marianne Palmér, marianne.palmer@lnu.se The application must be written in English and include a CV (with the applicant’s personal identification number, telephone number, and email address, as well as contact details including telephone numbers and email addresses for two referees), a personal statement, documentation of exams and grades, a copy of the passport, and any other documents the applicant wishes to submit. The personal statement (1–2 pages) should describe your expectations for and intentions with the doctoral education. Explain why you are interested in the specific research project described above. You should also indicate how your background and experience are relevant to the research project described above. Linnaeus University aims to take advantage of the qualities that gender balance and diversity bring to the organization. Register your application via the “Apply” button at the bottom of the advertisement. All documents must be attached digitally to the application. All documents referred to must be received by the university no later than 23:59 on the final day of application. We kindly decline phone calls from advertisers selling job postings. Apply Now

Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare We are recruiting a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to work across two synergistic research projects that aim to transform early-life management of piglets in commercial production systems. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to become involved in other ongoing behaviour and welfare research projects. About the position The research with pigs focuses on: Investigating long-term effects of providing piglets with early-life freedom of choice in how and what they forage. This work explores impacts on resilience, cognitive development, behaviour, stress physiology, health, microbiota-related functions, and production outcomes up to slaughter. Setting up a Living Lab to co-develop practical feeding-enrichment solutions with farmers and stakeholders, implementing these strategies on commercial farms, and evaluating piglet welfare, health, microbiota, behavioural, and economic impacts in real-world settings. Together, the projects address a central challenge in commercial pig production: how to enable natural foraging motivations, support gut–brain development, increase stress resilience, and reduce welfare and health problems during and after weaning. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to combine experimental animal welfare research, field-based living lab development, behavioural and physiological data collection, and stakeholder-driven innovation. It also offers the chance to maximise publications by becoming involved in the analysis and writing of scientific papers from other behaviour and welfare projects. Tasks Your main responsibilities will include: Conduct behavioural observations, welfare assessments, cognitive testing (e.g., novel object recognition, problem-solving, attention bias), and stress-physiology sampling in longitudinal studies following piglets from early life until slaughter. Analyse health, production and welfare outcomes (growth, lesions, diarrhoea, tail biting, resilience indicators, BDNF/IGF-1, immune parameters). Help integrate measures of brain plasticity, stress resilience, and affective indicators with behavioural findings. Facilitate workshops, interviews and co-creation activities with farmers, veterinarians, feed companies, advisors and other stakeholders. Support implementation of choice-driven feeding and enrichment strategies on commercial farms, in collaboration with project partners. Collect behavioural, welfare, microbiota, and production data in real farm environments. Work with economists and advisors to structure cost–benefit analyses of enrichment strategies. Structure and analyse large behavioural and physiological datasets. Lead or co-author scientific manuscripts for high-quality peer-reviewed journals. Present findings at scientific conferences and stakeholder meetings. Contribute to outreach material such as infographics, videos and farmer-oriented reports Your profile We seek a candidate who is passionate about improving farm animal welfare through rigorous science and collaborative innovation. Eligibility Requirements PhD in animal science, ethology, animal welfare, veterinary science, animal physiology, or a closely related field. Strong skills in behavioural data collection and welfare assessment. Strong statistical skills (R preferred). Practical experience working with farm animals, ideally pigs. Ability to independently plan and conduct research, manage fieldwork, and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams. Excellent spoken and written English. Experience in scientific publishing. B-driving licence (due to farm travel requirements). Desirable Skills Cognitive and/or emotional assessment in animals (e.g.e, behavioural tests, attention bias). Stress-physiology sampling or analysis (e.g., cortisol, ACTH, immune markers). Field-based studies on commercial farms. Co-creation methodologies or living-lab approaches. Spoken and written Swedish. Interest in stakeholder engagement, applied welfare innovation, and translational research. The position is intended for a junior researcher, and we are primarily looking for individuals who obtained their doctoral degree no more than three years ago. About us The goal at our institution is to promote good animal husbandry and animal welfare as well as sustainable food production with high product quality. We do this through research and education on animals with a focus on feed and nutrition, management and the environment, ethology, animal ethics and animal welfare. We are about 125 employees working in Uppsala, Skara, Umeå and Gothenburg. More information about the department: Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare 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/ Location: Uppsala Form of employment: Temporary employment 24 months Scope: 100% Start date: By agreement (preferably spring 2026). Application: Please submit your application before deadline 20 02 2026. You can submit your application by clicking the button below. 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 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 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. Contact person Else Verbeek Researcher +4618671612 surname.lastname@slu.se Linda Keeling Professor surname.lastname@slu.se Apply Now

Subject description The subject of veterinary diagnostic imaging includes diagnostic imaging and radiation protection used in research and clinical practice involving animals. Duties The candidate should within the subject area: develop and lead internationally successful veterinary diagnostic imaging research develop, lead and participate in teaching veterinary diagnostic imaging at first, second and third cycle level develop and maintain national and international networks with academia, the relevant public authorities, industry, organisations and society at large collaborate with other SLU research teams to strengthen interdisciplinary activities at the university apply for external research funding from both national and international sources supervise doctoral students and veterinary diagnostic imaging residents actively participate in veterinary diagnostic imaging clinical work contribute to the strategic development of the department, faculty and SLU communicate research findings and other relevant information to society at large perform administrative duties within the department, faculty and university. The department uses Swedish and English in parallel. The senior lecturer should be able to perform the majority of their tasks in English. However, as a public authority, the university has Swedish as its main language according to the requirements of the Language Act and the senior lecturer must be able to use Swedish as their working language within four years of beginning the position. The department will provide support with language learning. Eligibility The applicant must: be licensed to practise veterinary medicine in Sweden, alternatively be entitled to obtain such a licence in accordance with the relevant legislation, regulations and directives* have successfully completed a doctoral degree or have the equivalent academic qualifications within a subject relevant to the position demonstrate research expertise in the subject for the appointment demonstrate teaching expertise and have the ability to integrate research and a scientific approach into their teaching have experience of teaching at first, second and third cycle level have proven clinical experience in a subject field relevant to the position have good knowledge of English. *Act (2009:302) on Activities within Animal Healthcare, Chapter 3. Eligibility regulations. The Swedish Board of Agriculture’s Veterinary Regulatory Handbook C23, Swedish Board of Agriculture’s regulations and general advice on eligibility requirements for veterinary care staff (SJVFS 2016:9), Chapter 2. Eligibility to practise as a veterinary surgeon. Information in English regarding how to apply for a Swedish veterinary licence or a so-called special permit. Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications. Grounds of assessment The assessment criteria for appointment must be the degree of expertise required as     qualification for employment. The assessment of research expertise will be based on: completed and ongoing research and its relevance and development potential for the faculty and department the ability to independently initiate and run successful and internationally-recognised research the ability to compete for external research funding the applicant having the qualifications required for appointment as a docent, or equivalent academic qualifications international specialist competence (Diplomate) in a subject relevant to the position. The following will be taken into consideration when assessing teaching expertise: planning, implementation, examination and assessment of own teaching experience of both theoretical and clinical teaching at first and second cycle level supervision and examination at first and second cycle level ability to integrate research and scientific approaches into teaching work training in teaching and learning in higher education, or equivalent knowledge acquired in other ways pedagogic vision and reflection. The following abilities will also be assessed: developing and leading activities and staff within academia communicating and collaborating internally collaborating with external stakeholders and society communicating research and development work. The appointment will be offered to the applicant who, following a qualitative comprehensive assessment is in the best position to conduct and develop the duties in question, and contribute to the positive development of the organisation. Additional information * Swedish “universitetslektor”, a tenured position approximately equivalent to senior lecturer (UK) or associate professor (US). The applicant who is offered this employment at SLU will be employed as senior lecturer. This position offers the vibrant research climate at SLU. The benefits of the position include Swedish family health care provisions, parenting support including generous paid leave of absence policies that allow both parents to care for newborns and toddlers. Additionally Sweden has a well-established pre-school structure as well as an educational system that provides no-cost education through university studies. Find out more facts and stories about Sweden at www.sweden.se Located in the greater Stockholm region, the city of Uppsala has a rich history and culture, and is a true academic and cultural hub. Find out more about moving, living and working here at https://internationalhub.uppsala.se/ Application deadline: 2026-04-20 Place of work: Uppsala Extent: 100% Form of employment: Permanent employment Starting date: By agreement. Application: For the guidance of your application, there is SLU’s appointment procedure for teachers at SLU and General assessment criteria for the appointment of teachers, which you can read here. Please apply by clicking the apply-button below. Contact person Bodil Ström Holst Head of Department bodil.strom-holst@slu.se Sarah Hedenskog Faculty Administrative Officer sarah.hedenskog@slu.se Apply Now