Field assistant

Department of Plant Protection Biology
We are hiring a field assistant to the EU project WildCrop which aims to develop improved strategies for control of strawberry pathogens.

About the position
We are hiring a field assistant to a research project related to strawberry resistance and biological control. The field assistant will, among other things, manage strawberry collections/plantations, pick fruit, manage plated microorganisms, and collect data on various strawberry traits.

Your profile
Applicants should preferably be enrolled to an ongoing, or have completed, education related to horticulture, crop protection, ecology, or similar subject. Experience of work related to microorganisms is meriting. Having a valid driver’s license is meriting. The applicant must be able to communicate well in English. Personal qualities such as good organizational skills, teamwork, problem solving and the ability to work independently will also be important factors considered in the recruitment process.

About us
The field assistant will be based at the Department of Plant Protection Biology at SLU. This department is an interdisciplinary constellation where the units of Integrated Plant Protection, Chemical Ecology, and Resistance Biology work to develop sustainable and innovative methods to meet the challenge of securing future plant protection.

For more information about the department or division visit: Department of Plant Protection Biology | Externwebben

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

Location:
Alnarp, Sweden

Form of employment:
Fixed-term employment. Planned period: 2 June – 15 August, with the possibility of extension.

Scope:
100%, or as agreed.

Start date:
2 june, or as agreed.

Application:
Please submit your application before deadline 16 March 2025. You can submit your application by clicking the button below.

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