Senior chemist at the Soil and Plant lab

Department of Soil and Environment

Would you like to join our academic community and help strengthen our research and routine operations at the department's laboratory?

We are currently looking for a senior chemist who, in addition to routine work, wishes to contribute to the development of the laboratory's methods and processes. You will play a key role within the laboratory, combining analytical work with supervision and strategic tasks.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About the position

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Uppsala for a Senior Chemist at the Department of Soil and Environment. The role involves overseeing laboratory operations, performing precise analytical testing, utilizing advanced laboratory equipment, and developing new methodologies, but also serve with risk assessments and chemical handling. The Senior Chemist will work with daily routine analyses but also collaborate closely with researchers at the Department to support ongoing research projects.

Your profile

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Laboratory Skills and the use of Laboratory Equipment
• Strong Analytical Skills for problem-solving and data interpretation
• Experience in Quality Control processes and interlaboratory tests
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accuracy and precision in work
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities in multidisciplinary settings
• Like to work in co-operation and prefer the common goal before personal ambition.
• D. or Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field
• Fluent in Swedish and English language

Preferable experience:

• Experience in chemical analysis of soil samples
• Experience from working in research environments and academia is a merit
• Experience in soil description and soil analytical methods, for examples extraction of soil analysed by ICP-OES
• Experience in continuous improvement
• Experience of Supervision and introducing Student's to laboratory environment.

About us

The Department of Soil and Environment is a leading soil research institution, both nationally and internationally. Our research focuses on fundamental soil properties and processes, as well as how soil functions are affected by changes in environmental conditions, including climate change. Through research, environmental analysis and education, we contribute knowledge about future sustainable land use and develop new solutions as a basis for decision-making in agriculture, forestry and the urban environment. The working environment at the department is international and we have around 100 employees.

Our research is carried out in seven subject groups with a focus on Soil Biology, Soil Nutrient Cycling, Soil Chemistry, Agricultural Water Management, Soil and Environmental Physics, Soil Mechanics and Soil Management, and the Biogeochemistry of Forest Soils. We are responsible for important research infrastructure in the form of soil chemistry and soil physics laboratories, an X-ray scanner, long-term field experiments, a lysimeter facility, and the field research stations at Lanna and Lövsta. The Department participates in approximately 30 courses at undergraduate and advanced level.

We are a part of the Soil, Water and Environment Center at SLU (MVM-center), which provides links to research on water systems, recycling and bioenergy. Our work is aligned to national environmental and climate goals as well as to the Sustainable Development Goals. We are situated at Campus Ultuna in Uppsala and in Skara. Read more about the department here (https://www.slu.se/en/departments/soil-environment/).

Read more about our benefits and working at SLU by visiting: https://www.slu.se/en/about-slu/work-at-slu/

Location:

Uppsala

Form of employment:

Indefinite-term employment. SLU may use probationary employment.

Scope:

100%

Start date:

As agreed.

Application:

Please submit your application before deadline 22 May 2026. 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 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over SEK 4,5 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.