Please spread this advertisement in your networks and to suitable PhD candidates! PhD position: Below and aboveground interactions affecting tree susceptibility to bark beetle attack The PhD position is available at the department to investigate the mechanisms behind tree drought responses and insect resistance. Spruce trees form symbiotic associations with ectomycorrhizal fungi that may be critically important at times of water stress as mycorrhiza improve the ability of their tree hosts to resist, tolerate, and recover from drought. The aim of this PhD position is to investigate the relationship between soil moisture conditions, mycorrhizal colonisation and community composition, and spruce resistance against European spruce bark beetle attack. The project will use a simulated drought event, combining field studies, laboratory experiments and molecular techniques. The project will strive to contribute to development of existing ecological theory and advance our understanding of ecological interactions, and we aim to produce knowledge that can be used in decision-making. As PhD student you will have good opportunities to develop international networks as well as contacts with stakeholders. We offer a vibrant research environment at the Department of Ecology with a well-structured PhD education. If you find the project interesting, do not hesitate to apply. Please elaborate on your motivation for applying in your application letter. Deadline 25 May 2023 - apply via the online application form (applications via email will not be considered) –– Maartje J. Klapwijk PhD Associate Professor (Senior lecturer) Director of post-graduate studies Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Department of Ecology PO Box 7044, SE-750 07 Uppsala Visiting address: Ulls väg 16 Intern 24 02 or extern +46 (0) 738 279 539 <https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/jobs-vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=8007&rmlang=UK> Jobs and vacancies at SLU.<https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/jobs-vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=8007&rmlang=UK> slu.se<https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/jobs-vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=8007&rmlang=UK> <https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/jobs-vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=8007&rmlang=UK> [cid:84abb0e5-3a54-4e63-b5df-6829a7f18fb0@ad.slu.se] <https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/jobs-vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=8007&rmlang=UK> <https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/jobs-vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=8007&rmlang=UK> --- När du skickar e-post till SLU så innebär detta att SLU behandlar dina personuppgifter. För att läsa mer om hur detta går till, klicka här <https://www.slu.se/om-slu/kontakta-slu/personuppgifter/> E-mailing SLU will result in SLU processing your personal data. For more information on how this is done, click here <https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/contact-slu/personal-data/>