{"data":{"id":228905,"slug":"postdoktor-5","type":"job","title":"Postdoctoral Researcher","description":"Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare\n\nAbout the Position\nWe are seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher for an interdisciplinary research project on sustainable aquaculture. The project is part of the Centre for Blue Food (FORMAS) and focuses on how new protein and lipid sources in fish feed affect fish metabolism, gut microbiota, and product quality.\n\nNew and more sustainable protein sources for fish feed have been studied intensively. There is also a significant need to develop and evaluate sustainable lipid sources. In this project, protein and lipid sources produced through fermentation of low-value substrates will be investigated. Special emphasis will be placed on the interaction between feed composition and fish gut microbiota and how this affects fish metabolism, health, and fillet quality.\n\nThe work will be conducted in collaboration with researchers in fish nutrition and microbiology, among other fields. The project combines feeding trials with advanced methods in metabolomics and microbiome analysis.\n\nYour responsibilities will include:\nplanning and conducting research on alternative protein and lipid sources in fish feed\nparticipating in the planning and execution of fish feeding trials\ninvestigating relationships between feed, metabolism, gut microbiota, fish health, and fillet quality\nanalyzing biological samples and processing complex biological data\ncompiling, analyzing, and interpreting research results\nwriting scientific articles for publication in international scientific journals\npresenting research results at national and international conferences\ncollaborating with researchers from different disciplines and with external project partners\n\nYour Background\nWe are looking for someone with a doctoral degree in, for example, animal science, biology, aquaculture, fish nutrition, or another relevant field. You should have a clear interest in fish nutrition and sustainable food production.\n\nRequired qualifications:\nDoctoral degree in an area relevant to the position\nDocumented experience in research on fish nutrition, aquaculture, or related fields\nDocumented experience with microbiome and metabolome analyses\nExperience with analysis and statistical processing of biological data\nDocumented experience in scientific publishing\nExcellent ability to express yourself in English, both orally and in writing\nAbility to plan and conduct research both independently and in collaboration with others\nB-level driving license\n\nMeritorious experience includes:\nfish feeding trials\nresearch on alternative or circular feed resources\nanalyses related to fish health, product quality, or nutrient flows\ninterdisciplinary research collaborations\n\nGreat weight will be placed on personal qualities. You should be proactive, thorough, and analytical, with strong ability to collaborate and communicate within an interdisciplinary research environment.\n\nThis position is intended for a junior researcher. We are therefore primarily seeking individuals who completed their doctoral degree no more than three years ago.\n\nAbout Us\nThe mission of our department is to promote good animal husbandry and animal welfare, as well as sustainable food production with high product quality through research and education on animals with focus on feed and nutrition, animal care and environment, animal behavior and animal ethics, animal welfare and animal protection. We have approximately 125 employees working in Uppsala, Skara, Ume\u00e5, and Gothenburg.\n\nMore information about the department: https:\/\/www.slu.se\/institutioner\/institutionen-for-tillampad-husdjursvetenskap-och-valfard\/\n\nRead more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU: https:\/\/www.slu.se\/om-slu\/jobba-pa-slu\/\n\nLocation:\nUppsala\n\nEmployment Type:\nFixed-term position for 24 months, with possibility of extension.\n\nExtent:\n100%\n\nStart Date:\nNovember 1 or by agreement.\n\nApplication:\nWelcome to submit your application via the button below no later than October 8, 2026.\n\nUnion Representatives:\nhttps:\/\/internt.slu.se\/min-anstallning\/facket\/kontaktpersoner\/\n\nSwedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) plays a key role in developing sustainable living, founded on science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between humans, animals, and ecosystems and responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are in Alnarp, Ume\u00e5, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, experimental farms, and educational locations throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral candidates, and an annual turnover exceeding 4.5 billion kronor. The University is investing in attractive environments on its campus areas. We work toward an equal and inclusive work environment where open dialogue between people with different experiences forms the foundation for scientific rigor, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to apply for this position.","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Postdoktor ","description_original":"Institutionen f\u00f6r till\u00e4mpad husdjursvetenskap och v\u00e4lf\u00e4rd\u00a0\nOm jobbet\nVi s\u00f6ker en motiverad postdoktor till ett tv\u00e4rvetenskapligt forskningsprojekt inom h\u00e5llbar akvakultur. Projektet \u00e4r en del av Centret Bl\u00e5 Mat (FORMAS) och fokuserar p\u00e5 hur nya protein- och lipidr\u00e5varor i fiskfoder p\u00e5verkar fiskens metabolism, tarmmikrobiom, och produktkvalitet.\nNya och mer h\u00e5llbara proteink\u00e4llor f\u00f6r fiskfoder har studerats intensivt. Det finns \u00e4ven ett stort behov av att utveckla och utv\u00e4rdera h\u00e5llbara lipidk\u00e4llor. I projektet kommer protein- och lipidr\u00e5varor som framst\u00e4llts genom fermentering av l\u00e5gv\u00e4rdiga substrat att unders\u00f6kas. S\u00e4rskilt fokus ligger p\u00e5 samspelet mellan fodrets sammans\u00e4ttning och fiskens tarmmikrobiom samt hur detta p\u00e5verkar fiskens metabolism, h\u00e4lsa och fil\u00e9kvalitet.\nArbetet kommer att genomf\u00f6ras i samarbete med forskare inom bland annat fisknutrition och mikrobiologi. Projektet kombinerar utfodringsf\u00f6rs\u00f6k med avancerade metoder inom metabolomik och mikrobiomanalys.\nArbetsuppgifterna omfattar att:\nplanera och genomf\u00f6ra forskning om alternativa protein- och lipidk\u00e4llor i fiskfoder\nmedverka i planering och genomf\u00f6rande av utfodringsf\u00f6rs\u00f6k med fisk\nunders\u00f6ka samband mellan foder, metabolism, tarmmikrobiom, fiskh\u00e4lsa och fil\u00e9kvalitet\nanalysera biologiska prover och bearbeta komplexa biologiska data \u00a0\nsammanst\u00e4lla, analysera och tolka forskningsresultat\nf\u00f6rfatta vetenskapliga artiklar f\u00f6r publicering i internationella vetenskapliga tidskrifter\npresentera forskningsresultat vid nationella och internationella konferenser\nsamarbeta med forskare fr\u00e5n olika discipliner och med externa projektparter\u00a0\n\nDin bakgrund\u00a0\nVi s\u00f6ker dig som har doktorsexamen inom exempelvis husdjursvetenskap, biologi, akvakultur, fisknutrition eller annat relevant \u00e4mnesomr\u00e5de. Du b\u00f6r ha ett tydligt intresse f\u00f6r fisknutrition och h\u00e5llbar livsmedelsproduktion.\nBeh\u00f6righetskrav:\nDoktorsexamen inom ett f\u00f6r anst\u00e4llningen relevant omr\u00e5de\nDokumenterad erfarenhet av forskning inom fisknutrition, akvakultur eller n\u00e4rliggande omr\u00e5den\nDokumenterad erfarenhet av mikrobiom- och metabolom- analyser\nErfarenhet av analys och statistisk bearbetning av biologiska data\nDokumenterad erfarenhet av vetenskaplig publicering\nMycket god f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att uttrycka dig p\u00e5 engelska i tal och skrift\nF\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att planera och genomf\u00f6ra forskning b\u00e5de sj\u00e4lvst\u00e4ndigt och i samarbete med andra\nB-k\u00f6rkort\n\nMeriterande \u00e4r erfarenhet av:\nutfodringsf\u00f6rs\u00f6k med fisk\nforskning om alternativa eller cirkul\u00e4ra foderr\u00e5varor\nanalyser kopplade till fiskh\u00e4lsa, produktkvalitet eller n\u00e4rings\u00e4mnesfl\u00f6den\ntv\u00e4rvetenskapliga forskningssamarbeten\n\nStor vikt kommer att l\u00e4ggas vid personliga egenskaper. Du ska vara initiativtagande, noggrann och analytisk samt ha god f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att samarbeta och kommunicera inom en tv\u00e4rvetenskaplig forskningsmilj\u00f6.\nAnst\u00e4llningen \u00e4r avsedd f\u00f6r en junior forskare. Vi s\u00f6ker d\u00e4rf\u00f6r i f\u00f6rsta hand personer som har avlagt doktorsexamen f\u00f6r h\u00f6gst tre \u00e5r sedan.\u00a0\nOm oss\nM\u00e5let p\u00e5 v\u00e5r institution \u00e4r att fr\u00e4mja god djurh\u00e5llning och djurv\u00e4lf\u00e4rd samt en h\u00e5llbar livsmedelsproduktion med h\u00f6g produktkvalitet genom forskning och utbildning om djur med fokus p\u00e5 foder och nutrition, sk\u00f6tsel och milj\u00f6, etologi och djuretik, djurv\u00e4lf\u00e4rd och djurskydd. Vi \u00e4r ca 125 medarbetare som arbetar i Uppsala, Skara, Ume\u00e5 och G\u00f6teborg.\nMer information om institutionen: https:\/\/www.slu.se\/institutioner\/institutionen-for-tillampad-husdjursvetenskap-och-valfard\/\nL\u00e4s mer om v\u00e5ra f\u00f6rm\u00e5ner och hur det \u00e4r att jobba vid SLU p\u00e5 https:\/\/www.slu.se\/om-slu\/jobba-pa-slu\/\nPlacering:\nUppsala\nAnst\u00e4llningsform:\nTidsbegr\u00e4nsad anst\u00e4llning 24 m\u00e5nader, med m\u00f6jlighet till f\u00f6rl\u00e4ngning.\nOmfattning:\n100%\nTilltr\u00e4de:\n1 november eller enligt \u00f6verenskommelse.\nAns\u00f6kan:\nV\u00e4lkommen med din ans\u00f6kan via ans\u00f6kningsknappen nedan senast 2026-10-08.\nFackliga kontaktpersoner:\nhttps:\/\/internt.slu.se\/min-anstallning\/facket\/kontaktpersoner\/\u00a0\n\u00a0\nSveriges lantbruksuniversitet (SLU) har en nyckelroll i utvecklingen f\u00f6r h\u00e5llbart liv, grundad i vetenskap och utbildning. Genom v\u00e5rt fokus p\u00e5 samspelen mellan m\u00e4nniska, djur och ekosystem och ett ansvarsfullt brukande av naturresurserna bidrar vi till en h\u00e5llbar samh\u00e4llsutveckling och goda livsvillkor p\u00e5 v\u00e5r planet. Huvudorter \u00e4r Alnarp, Ume\u00e5 och Uppsala, men verksamhet bedrivs ocks\u00e5 p\u00e5 forskningsstationer, f\u00f6rs\u00f6ksparker och utbildningsorter i hela landet. SLU har drygt 4000 medarbetare, 6000 studenter och forskarstuderande och en oms\u00e4ttning p\u00e5 \u00f6ver 4,5 miljarder kronor. Universitetet satsar p\u00e5 attraktiva milj\u00f6er p\u00e5 sina campusomr\u00e5den. Vi arbetar f\u00f6r en j\u00e4mst\u00e4lld och inkluderande arbetsmilj\u00f6 d\u00e4r \u00f6ppna samtal mellan m\u00e4nniskor med olika erfarenheter l\u00e4gger grunden f\u00f6r vetenskaplighet, kreativitet och utveckling. 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