PhD in forest restoration and ecosystem services

• Location

Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre, SLU

• Missions

The doctoral project focuses on alternative approaches to production forests, specifically the restoration of broadleaved forests 

-Enhance the overall resilience of Swedish forests against projected climate change 
-Better balance the provision of forest ecosystem services 
-Provide vital habitats for forest biodiversity to ensure the delivery of ecosystem services over the next century 

• Skills

We are looking for candidates with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities who can work independently

Preferred Qualifications:

-Experience in transdisciplinary studies and ecosystem service assessments is beneficial 
-Demonstrated capacity to express yourself fluently in English, both orally and in writing 

• Contact

For more information regarding this position, please contact:

-Professor Magnus Löf
Email: magnus.lof@slu.se | Phone: +46 40-41 51 19 

-Professor Adam Felton
Email: adam.felton@slu.se | Phone: +46 73-051 61 80

• Application

The deadline is 2026-09-14.

Read more about the attachments that your application should include at https://www.slu.se/en/study/programmes-courses/doctoraleducation/how-can-i-become-a-doctoral-student/application/

Selection among eligible applicants is based on the documents attached to the application, and is carried out with regard to the applicant’s ability to complete the programme within the allotted time.