Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre Dendrochronological laboratory of SLU in Alnarp (www.dendrochronology.se) is looking for a laboratory assistant. About the position The work is within a project looking at fire behaviour and effects on fuel types on fire propagation. The assistant will work with the laboratory-based analyses of samples in Alnarp and preparation of project deliverables. Your profile Fluent English and driving license is a must.  Ability to speak Swedish and Polish is meriting.  It is important to note that heavy lifting of equipment and samples over short distances will occur. We would like to see that the applicant has a great interest in fire ecology and adjacent topics. About us SLU is one of the world’s highest ranked universities in several subject areas and is ranked #1 in forestry (CWUR). At our centre we carry out research, teaching and dissemination of scientific findings with direct application to the sustainable management of forests. We have a multidisciplinary profile, with global relevance and specialized expertise on forests and forestry as complex socio-ecological systems. We closely collaborate with multiple stakeholders and conduct applied research in silviculture, forest ecology, pathology, policy and planning. We teach bachelor, Masters and PhD level courses addressing all of these subject areas. For more information about the department or division visit: Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre | Externwebben (slu.se) Read more about our benefits and working at SLU by visiting: https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/ Location: Alnarp Form of employment: Fixed term employment of 3 months, with possible extension. Scope: 100% Start date: 15 April 2024 or as agreed.  Application: Please submit your application before deadline 8 April 2024. You can submit your application by clicking the button below. Union representatives: https://internt.slu.se/en/my-employment/employee-associations/kontaktpersoner-vid-rekrytering/   The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, based on science and education. Through our focus on the interaction between humans, animals and ecosystems and the responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Our main campuses are located in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala, however, the university also operates at research stations, experimental forests and teaching sites throughout Sweden. SLU has around 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 3 billion. We are investing in attractive environments on all of our campuses. We strive to provide a work environment characterised by inclusivity and gender equality, where different experiences generate conversations between people and pave the way for science, creativity and development. Therefore, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.