Department of Plant Breeding About the position This interdisciplinary research project has a focus on i) breeding of stable and robust wheat and ii) studying of nutritional-end-use quality and structure in wheat and beans with the aim to explore the use of latest x-ray/neutron techniques. The project strives to develop robust wheat varieties capable of thriving in diverse environmental conditions. We will conduct field trials in specialized locations experiencing drought, flooding, and heat, as well as controlled growth experiments for detailed molecular and grain quality assessments. The project is expected to lead to new tools and methods to be developed that can support breeders in developing robust varieties adapted to a changing climate. The main goal of the project is to evaluate structure-function relationship in bean protein systems and to investigate micronutrients/and Cd in diverse wheat and bean types. In addition, the project also aims at probing of the plant components’ nanostructure by advanced imaging tools and determining the main factors diversifying the nutritional value of beans from diverse climates. The work includes to examine these plant materials to determine the structure and end-use properties and tolerance to abiotic stresses. The postdoc is also expected to work in the examination of the micronutrients/toxic metals in different crops. Also, supervision of MSc and PhD students may be included in the work tasks.  Your profile The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Agriculture Sciences related field. Experience in studying on how abiotic stresses impact crop development, nutritional quality and protein quality characteristics in wheat crop is a requirement. Specific focus is on microelements/and toxic metals and their characterization in a crop by common analytical spectroscopy methods.  Good experience in analytical characterization of protein properties in a crop using high performance liquid chromatography and use of advanced X-ray/neutron imaging techniques is important. She/he should be fluent in spoken and written English and have excellent communication skills. The candidate will be part of a research group and is expected to contribute positively to the group environment, and must have the ability to both work independently and together with other researchers in the group. The position is intended for a junior researcher and we are mainly looking for people who have completed a doctoral degree no more than three years ago About us For more information about the department or division visit: https://www.slu.se/en/departments/plant-breeding/ 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: Temporary employment 24 months, with the possibility of extension. Scope: 100% Start date: As agreed. Application: Please submit your application before deadline 11 July 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.