Researcher for literature synthesis in food control

Department of Animal Biosciences We are seeking a researcher for a fixed-term assignment focusing on synthesizing the scientific state of knowledge regarding public food control and its effects. About the job We are looking for a motivated person who is thorough and responsible. You will work independently in a project, but with continuous support from our team. The employment includes conducting a systematic literature review on the effects of public food control. The literature review should highlight how public food control affects the behavior and regulatory compliance of food companies, as well as which control methods or working methods have the best documented effect on food safety, regulatory compliance, and correct information to consumers, such as labeling. The tasks consist of searching for scientific literature, selecting relevant studies based on the project's research questions, quality-assessing the studies, and synthesizing and analyzing the results. The assignment also includes identifying knowledge gaps and needs for further research, as well as potential interviews with various actors, primarily within the Nordics. Your background We are looking for you who are research-trained, or have other documented experience in conducting literature reviews and/or knowledge syntheses. It is meritorious to have previous experience in food control, or within other control activities. You will be part of a team but will work independently with this task. The applicant must have very good ability to read and write in English. Knowledge of Swedish is an advantage. About us The Department of Animal Biosciences (HBIO) is part of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science and is responsible for education, research, and doctoral studies within several fundamental and applied scientific areas. These areas include anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacology, toxicology, breeding and genetics, immunology, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, epizootiology, comparative medicine, food safety, and One Health. Our research covers everything from production animals to sports and companion animals, laboratory animals, and wildlife. The department's researchers work across the entire scale from molecular mechanisms and microbiology to the structure, function, and behavior of whole animals, and how these are affected by breeding, physical activity, management, production, stress, environmental factors, and diseases. More information about the department/division: https://www.slu.se/om-slu/organisation/institutioner/husdjurens-biovetenskaper/ Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https://www.slu.se/om-slu/jobba-pa-slu/ Location: Uppsala Employment form: Fixed-term employment 6-7 months with possible possibility for extension. Extent: 100% Start date: By agreement. Application: Welcome with your application via the application button below no later than 2026-09-23. The employment is offered to the person who, after a qualitative overall assessment, is deemed to have the best conditions to carry out and develop the current tasks as well as contribute to a positive development of the operations. Union contact persons: https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/

Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet (SLU) has a key role in the development for sustainable life, founded in science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between humans, animals, and ecosystems and a responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Main locations are Alnarp, Umeå, and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks, and educational locations throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students, and a turnover of over 4.5 billion SEK. The university invests in attractive environments on its campus areas. We work for an equal and inclusive work environment where open conversations between people with different experiences lay the foundation for scientificity, creativity, and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for the current position. </body>