We at the Finnish Environment Institute are seeking a Principal researcher in forest biodiversity for a permanent employment relationship.
Your primary task will be to lead and develop research as well as projects and project entities that focus on forest biodiversity, and in particular on understanding the past and future biodiversity impacts of land use and climate change. You will also be responsible for preparing funding applications. The position includes demanding expert tasks related to assessing the state and trends of forest biodiversity and the biodiversity impacts of land use. The job description includes following the development of domestic and international research knowledge in the field, producing scientific publications, and presenting and communicating research results. The position involves participation in societal interaction and, in particular, in dialogue on forests in various communication channels and at events.
The position is located in the Finnish Environment Institute’s Nature solutions unit, in the Use of ecosystem information group, where we research and produce data related to biodiversity, ecosystem activities and ecosystem services and develop and test new methods and models related to these. Syke has offices at Helsinki, Joensuu, Jyväskylä and Oulu - you can express your wish concerning the office location. We work in an open space office and activity-based environment, but flexible remote working in Finland is our working standard today.
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Details
- https://valtiolle.fi/en/jobs/principal-researcher-forest-biodiversity-7767/
- Suomen ympäristökeskus Syke
- All jobsEmploymentPermanentOffice working hoursSpecialists
- 7767
- 1.1.2025 or as agreed
- EUR 5604-6237
- 16.10.2024 16:02 - 8.11.2024 15:00
- Keski-SuomiJyväskyläPohjois-KarjalaJoensuuPohjois-PohjanmaaOuluUusimaaHelsinkiSelect an area of responsibilityPossibility to work remotelyScience / research / development and statistics
We expect the applicant to have a PhD in natural sciences, ecological competence, and expertise in the impacts of land use on forest biodiversity. In addition, we expect the applicant to have understanding of topical issues in Finnish nature and forest policy. Experience and demonstrated competence in obtaining research and development project funding and in research and project management are also essential.
Experience in international projects and of work in expert working groups will be considered of benefit as will the ability to advance method development work related to the theme’s research.
Personal characteristics we value include good interaction skills and motivation to participate in teamwork. The applicant will also need the ability and motivation to participate in societal discussion.
The position will require good oral and written English skills. A command of Finnish and/or Swedish are useful in the position.
Expected skills:
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.
Päivi Sirkiä
Group manager
+358 295 251091
paivi.sirkia@syke.fi
Aino Juslén
Unit director
+ 358 295 252 301
aino.juslen@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.
Finnish Environment Institute registry
Latokartanonkaari 11
00790 Helsinki, Finland
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
You can work at one of our following locations
Paavo Havaksen tie 3 (Ympäristötietotalo, 2rd floor)
90570 Oulu
Latokartanonkaari 11
00790 Helsinki
Yliopistokatu 6 B (Metla-building)
80100 Joensuu
Survontie 9 A (Technopolis)
40500 Jyväskylä
Other information of the position
Interviews are planned to be held during the weeks 47 and 48 in 2024.
Syke is committed to follow the national open science policy in researcher recruiting.
Web pages:
www.syke.fi
X: @SYKEinfo
Instagram: @sykeresearch
Linkedin: Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke)