Fully Funded PhD, Postdoc and Professor Positions at SLU, Sweden 2026

Applications are now open for various academic positions including PhD, Postdoctoral, and Professor or Senior Lecturer roles at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Sweden. These opportunities cover fields related to agriculture, forestry, animal science, plant biology, ecology, and more. Most positions are fully funded with competitive salaries, benefits, and research support. They are open to international applicants. There is no application fee. Deadlines vary from late June to October 2026 so apply soon for the ones that match your profile. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Host Institution: Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)
• Host Country: Sweden
• Application Deadline: Varies by position.
• Funding Type: Fully funded positions with salary and benefits
• Open For: all nationalities
• Application Fee: None

What This Opportunity Offers:

• Competitive monthly salary according to Swedish standards
• Standard employment benefits including paid vacation, parental leave, and pension
• Full funding for PhD studies and research training
• Access to advanced research facilities and international networks
• Opportunities for publications, conferences, and career development
• Stable employment and leadership roles for faculty positions
• Support for relocation and integration for international candidates

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Each Position has it’s own requirements please check each position before applying.
• Relevant Masters degree for PhD positions
• Completed PhD for postdoctoral positions
• Strong research and teaching record for Professor and Senior Lecturer roles
• Good English language skills (Swedish is an advantage but not always required)
• International applicants are welcome from all countries

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PhD Positions:

• PhD Position in Ruminant Nutrition and Sustainable Dairy Production
  Animal Science, Uppsala.
  Deadline: 10 August 2026.
  APPLY HERE
  
• PhD student in chemistry with focus on enzymatic modification of hemicellulose
  Department of Molecular Sciences, Uppsala.
  Deadline: 5 August 2026.
  APPLY HERE
  
• PhD position in biology, specialisation in aquatic ecology
  Stockholm area.
  Deadline: 6 July 2026.
  APPLY HERE
  
• Diversity of Plasmid-Dependent Phages in Aquatic Ecosystems (PhD)
  Uppsala.
  Deadline: 30 August 2026.
  APPLY HERE
  
• PhD Position in Aquatic Ecology
  Stockholm.
  Deadline: 29 June 2026.
  APPLY HERE

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Professor / Senior Lecturer Positions:

• Senior Lecturer in Digitalisation of Agriculture
  Deadline: 19 October 2026.
  APPLY HERE
  
• Senior Lecturer in Bioenergy Technology
  Deadline: 7 September 2026.
  APPLY HERE
  
• Professor (full tenure) in animal ecology
  Deadline: 1 October 2026.
  APPLY HERE
  
• Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Plant Physiology
  Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology
  Deadline: 19 August 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• Senior lecturer/Associate Professor in Food Biotechnology
  Department of Molecular Sciences, Uppsala.
  Deadline: 3 August 2026.
  APPLY HERE
  
• Senior lecturer/Associate professor in Crop production science specialized in forage
  Deadline: 30 June 2026.
  APPLY HERE
  
• Professor of large animal surgery
  Deadline: 31 August 2026.
  APPLY HERE

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Postdoc Positions

• Postdoctoral position: Pathogen resistance to biocontrol
  Department of Plant Protection Biology, Alnarp.
  Deadline: 30 June 2026.
  APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoctoral position – Physical activity and new technologies linked to good animal health
  Department of Clinical Sciences, Uppsala.
  Deadline: 26 June 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoctoral stipend: Biological nitrogen fixation and interactions among diazotrophs, fungi, and plants in boreal forests
  Deadline: 27 August 2026.
  APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Social Science
  Deadline: 14 July 2026.
  APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoc position in plant molecular and cell biology
  Department of Plant Biology, Uppsala (Prof. Markus Schmid’s group).
  Deadline: 30 June 2026.
  APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoctoral position on scholarship: Population and functional genomics of biocontrol fungi
  Deadline: 10 July 2026.
  APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoctoral position
  Department of Forest Resource Management, Umeå.
  Deadline: 11 August 2026.
  APPLY HERE

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How to Apply:

• Visit the official SLU jobs page
• Browse the available positions and select the ones that match your profile
• Prepare required documents & Submit your application online through the specific position link

Important Note: Always verify the latest details and deadlines directly on the SLU website as they may change.

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