Vacancy: Postdoctoral researcher on modelling of forest soil processes

Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE) is seeking a research scientist/postdoctoral researcher for a multidisciplinary research group on climate-smart ecosystem management practices. Applications due 31 August 2021.

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Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) has an open position for a research scientist/ postdoctoral researcher in a multidisciplinary research group, which develops sustainable climate-smart ecosystem management practices. The group analyses effects of forest management practices on soil processes and microbiota, relationship between vegetation and soil properties, and production of multiple ecosystem services at stand and regional scale.

The work includes data analyses (incl. microbial community data) and/or model development with an aim to understand effect of current and future forest management regimes on forest soil and vegetation, and provision of ecosystem services. The researcher will participate on studies where forest simulators are coupled with soil models and applied for analyses of soil processes and provision of ecosystem services incl. timber production, forest carbon and greenhouse gas fluxes.

Applications are due 31 August 2021.

Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) is a research organisation working to promote bioeconomy and sustainable use of natural resources. We provide solutions and services to our customers based on best available scientific knowledge. Our research results and services generate added value and sustainability as well as scientific evidence to support decision making. We carry out research on forestry, agriculture, food, game, and fisheries. We also perform statutory services.

Being open-minded and curious and having a strong will to leave a positive mark to the world binds Luke people together. Together we build a positive working culture where each other’s work is highly respected. In Luke, the work assignments are versatile and employees can influence the content of their work. We work in a mobile work culture which gives you the possibility to work from wherever it suits you the best. Luke offers a multidisciplinary international research environment with unique research infrastructures, experimental sites and well-equipped laboratories.

As a postdoctoral researcher in Luke you are one of our future makers. Luke’s postdoc policy ensures that everyone gets the same support and position like a right to scientific supervising and equal career development possibilities. Our Early Career Community and Intercultural Community offer possibilities to share experiences and competence as well as everyday joys and griefs. As an employer Luke offers relocation packages for those, who have been recruited from abroad. This support means a remarkable help in immigration and settling in Finland.

Read more information about the post and apply here.