Post-doc in plant pathology

Our plant breeding focuses on cereals, forage crops, potatoes and pulses and forms the first link in the chain from field to fork. By developing varieties adapted to all parts of Sweden and beyond, we assist farmers in meeting the challenges posed by climate change and new consumer demands. We ensure that our customers have access to the best possible varieties, either from our own breeding programs or through in-licensing. This is what you will do The position is within the research project “Resistance breeding for healthy crops” funded by SLU Grogrund and in close collaboration between Lantmännen and SLU. The aim of the position is to develop resistance breeding methods for evaluation of breeding germplasm for economically important diseases on cereals in Sweden. You are expected to conduct research and write scientific publications. You will be employed at Lantmännen and will also be affiliated with Dr. Chawade’s research group at SLU Alnarp at the Department of Plant Breeding. This is what you need to succeed You have: - A Ph.D. in plant pathology or plant sciences within the last 4 years. - Prior experience in plant pathology or resistance breeding in academic and industry settings. - Demonstrated knowledge in molecular biology and sterile microbial techniques. - Ability to make morphological and physiological observations and characterize fungal isolates. - Proficient language skills in English and Swedish (or other Scandinavian language). - Advantageous is experience in disease scoring of plants in field and greenhouse conditions as well as in experimental design, data processing, statistical analysis, and presentation of data. You are: - Committed, innovative, and open to new ideas. - A team player with ability to work independently when needed. - Well organized, meticulous with clear analytical skills. - An excellent communicator. You share our values - Openness, Holistic view, Drive - and our promise of taking responsibility from Field to Fork. What we offer you. We are a large international group with diverse activities throughout the entire grain value chain –from the very sprout in the field to the food on our tables. With a wide range of businesses within food, agriculture, machinery, bioenergy and real estate, we offer career opportunities in every direction across industries, countries, companies and areas of expertise. You will report to Group Manager Variety Development. You will also be affiliated to Dr Chawades group at SLU, Alnarp. The position is located at our office in Svalöv. Sounds interesting? We hope so! As the screening process is ongoing, we kindly ask you to submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than the 19th of May. The recruitment process will include several interviews, psychometric tests and the final candidate will go through a background check through our external supplier ToFindOut. If you have any questions regarding the position or the recruitment process, please contact Tina Henriksson at tina.henriksson@lantmannen.com. We look forward to your application! Lantmännen is an agricultural cooperative and Northern Europe’s leader in agriculture, machinery, bioenergy and food products. Owned by 18,000 Swedish farmers, we have 10,000 employees, operations in over 20 countries and an annual turnover of SEK 60 billion. With grain at the heart of our operations, we refine arable land resources to make farming thrive. Some of our best-known food brands are AXA, Bonjour, Kungsörnen, GoGreen, Gooh, FINN CRISP, Schulstad and Vaasan. Our company is founded on the knowledge and values acquired through generations of farmers. With research, development and operations throughout the value chain, together we take responsibility from field to fork. For more information: www.lantmannen.com