A successful applicant will have a a doctoral degree in environmental economics, environmental sciences, economics, engineering, or another relevant field. The applicant must have experience with hydroeconomic modeling and research methods. Strong skills and demonstrated expertise in computational, statistical, machine learning or optimization methods, or decision support models, are considered an advantage. The position requires an understanding of catchment-based ecosystem management and the ability to apply modeling to environmental policy and economic analyses. Building scenario analyses to understand the impacts of different measures, policy guidance, and economic solutions is central. This requires the ability to evaluate various measures from a cost-benefit perspective. Broad collaborative networks and business collaboration in the research theme and an understanding of the importance of networks for research impact are considered advantageous for success in the position.

A Post Doc level researcher has completed their PhD within the last 10 years and has a minimum of 5 years of research work experience (including prior to completing the PhD and after it). They master research methods in their own field and have an ability to work as a researcher relatively independently.

A person who has received permission to defend their dissertation before submitting the application can also be selected for the position. A person already working at the research institute can also be selected for the position. Due to the scope and requirements of the task, it is best suited for more experienced researchers. A person's experience affects the determination of salary.

The applicant is expected to be analytical, enthusiastic, and cooperative. The applicant should have the skills and desire to work in interdisciplinary research groups and with applied research. The applicant adapts to various group work situations and takes responsibility for achieving the group’s goals. Good time management skills, even with changing schedules, and an understanding of the importance of one’s role in promoting workplace well-being are considered advantageous.

You need excellent English skills in the task.

• English
  • Speaking: Excellent
  • Writing: Excellent
  • Understanding: Excellent

The person selected for the position might need to undergo concise security clearance vetting with the applicant’s consent (Security Clearance Act 726/2014). More detailed information on the procedure and the subject's rights is available at www.supo.fi.

Niina Kotamäki, Group manager
+358 400 148 573
niina.kotamaki@syke.fi
(Available at November 11th 10-12, 19th 11-13 and 26th 13-15)

Anna-Stiina Heiskanen, Unit director
+358 40 825 8188
anna-stiina.heiskanen@syke.fi

Primarily, we request applicants to submit their applications electronically via the Valtiolle.fi service. However, you can also apply for this job by delivering your application to the Registry Office’s postal address. Both the application and the envelope must feature the ID number of the position applied for. The letter must be delivered by the end of the application period.

The Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) supports the building of a sustainable society with research, information, and services. We bear global responsibility and ambitiously seek to make an impact. Our objective is sustainability transformation! The society needs immediate decisions to build a better world fairly and cross-generationally. We offer our expertise for this change.

We are working to stop biodiversity loss and climate change. We promote a sustainable circular economy and urban structure, as well as a good state of the seas and inland waters. Our search for new, research-based solutions is creative and enthusiastic. We value constructive teamwork and the diversity of our work community: we invest in equality. Syke is a state research institute with 700 experts and researchers working in Helsinki, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, and Oulu. Our research is largely funded through competitive research funding instruments.

Location
Oulu, Helsinki, Joensuu, Jyväskylä

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