Senior Researcher/Postdoctoral Researcher in northern ecosystem feedbacks - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

We are now inviting applications for a Senior Researcher/Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences (http://www.uef.fi/en/web/envbio) in the biogeochemistry research group on the Kuopio Campus.  We are part of a larger research community working on climate, ecosystems and health (CLEHE) https://www.uef.fi/en/research-community/climate-forcing-ecosystems-and-health-clehe. The position will be filled from 1 January 2024 (or as agreed). Please find more information below and submit your application by 29 September 2023.

Role and salary 

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with experience in ecosystem ecology, biogeochemistry and process modeling. The research in the biogeochemistry group covers various boreal ecosystems and arctic permafrost soils, including northern agricultural soils, boreal forests, tundra, peatlands and aquatic ecosystems. We are mainly studying the processes underlying greenhouse gas fluxes between ecosystems and the atmosphere using field and laboratory measurements and by applying modeling approaches. A major part of our work is to study how changes in ecosystems, such as climate warming, permafrost thaw and soil management, various disturbances, such as wildfire, affect these fluxes. The successful candidate should be able to handle large datasets and numerical modeling tools and have previous experience in combining empirical data with models at various scales. The researcher is expected to take part in supervising MSc and PhD students, scientific writing, grant applications, scientific collaborations and teaching in suitable areas.

The salary of a Senior Researcher/Postdoctoral Researcher is determined in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities and is based on levels 5-7 of the job requirement level chart for teaching and research staff (€3 150–€4 235/month). In addition to the job requirement component, the salary includes a personal performance component, which may be a maximum of 50 % of the job requirement component. The salary of a Postdoctoral Researcher will be approximately € 3 657–€3 846 per month and the salary of a Senior Researcher will be approximately € 4,264–€5,170 per month at the beginning of the employment.

The position will be filled from 1 January 2024 (or as agreed) to 30 June 2028. The position will be filled for a fixed term due to it pertaining to a specific project. Postdoctoral researcher positions shall always be filled for a fixed term (UEF University Regulations, Section 31). A probationary period is applied to all new members of the staff.

Our requirements and expectations 

Requirements 

• The person to be appointed to the position is expected to hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field (The person to be appointed as Postdoctoral Researcher the doctoral degree may not have been completed more than five years ago at the time of starting of the position (a net period of time, which does not include parental leaves, military service etc.))
• A person appointed as a Senior researcher must also have demonstrated research skills in the field of this position and good teaching skills. The title will be specified according to the degree and merits of the selected person.
• good spoken and written English skills. English is used as the language of instruction and supervision in this position.

Expectations 

• Experience with biogeochemical/ecosystem models to simulate carbon and nitrogen fluxes in northern ecosystems, preferably with high-performance computing, is seen as an advantage.
• Experience in applying for research funding and supervision of PhD theses are also an asset.

Your benefits 

You will have access to the university’s staff benefits, including  
•    opportunity for flexible multi-location work
•    extensive occupational health care  
•    broad selection of staff training
•    staff discount on lunch in our campus restaurants, as well as on a range of other services  
•    affordable sports services and tax-free bike benefit

Please read more in the Work at UEF section on our website.  

You will have an opportunity to work in an interesting, meaningful and diverse role as part of our international, creative, participatory and inclusive academic community.    

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How to apply? 

Submit your application by using our electronic application form no later than 29 September 2023 by 24:00 (midnight) Finnish time. 

Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application

• CV (http://www.tenk.fi/en/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae),
• a list of publications (https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/how-to-apply-for-funding/az-index-of-application-guidelines2/list-of-publications/),
• a portfolio of teaching merits (https://www.uef.fi/en/open-positions#paragraph-10006),
• copies of certificates/diplomas relating to the applicant’s language proficiency, if not indicated in the academic degree certificates/diplomas,
• a motivation letter,
• other documents you wish to include to demonstrate your merits for the position.

The application needs to be submitted by using the electronic application form.

Questions? 

For further information on the position, please contact Professor Jukka Pumpanen, email: jukka.pumpanen@uef.fi, phone +358 50-4486127.

For further information on the application procedure, please contact Human Resources Secretary Sara Keronen, email: sara.keronen@uef.fi, phone +358 50 324 1342