We are looking for a Senior scientist aiming to reduce food waste and enhance food system sustainability. The senior scientist will work on research projects at Luke to reduce food waste and promote life-cycle wide sustainability in the food system.
We are looking for a senior scientist/scientist to reduce food waste and promote the sustainability of the food system. The Senior scientist will work in the Sustainable Food Systems and Society (SUST) research group at the Natural Resources Institute Finland, mainly on measuring and reducing food waste, and more broadly on enhancing and improving life-cycle wide sustainability in the food system. The work include management of the research, design, research and implementation of effective food waste reduction measures and interventions, as well as the evaluation of the effectiveness of waste reduction interventions, in particular for households. The work will also include assessing the quantity and quality of food waste, assessing the environmental impacts of production and consumption in the food system from life-cycle perspective and enhancing and promotion of research-based food system sustainability transformation actions, in collaboration with other researchers in the group and food system players and other stakeholders. An important part of the work is be the publish of high quality research journal papers and science communication, the design and management of new large international research projects and the preparation of related research plans and funding proposals in a key responsibility role.
We are looking for a Senior scientist aiming to reduce food waste and enhance food system sustainability. The senior scientist will work on research projects at Luke to reduce food waste and promote life-cycle wide sustainability in the food system.
We are looking for a senior scientist/scientist to reduce food waste and promote the sustainability of the food system.
To be successful in this position, you must have a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g. food science, agricultural science, social science, behavioural science, environmental science and/or engineering). In addition, the successful performance of the post requires an innovative and multidisciplinary approach and the ability to apply theory to practice. In particular, experience in food waste and food waste related research, as well as an understanding of system thinking and system level modelling; service design; behavioural sciences (e.g. choice architecture, theories of motivation); intervention design and implementation; and knowledge of life-cycle based sustainability methods (e.g. LCA, SLCA) and related practical research experience and leadership of large holistic research projects.
In addition, the applicant must have
• a proven ability to publish in high quality peer-reviewed publications on topics relevant to the job description
• a passion for leading and contributing to research projects identified in the job description
• experience in the successful preparation of relevant research plans and funding proposals
• strong international research and other relevant networks
• excellent written and oral English language skills
• ability and willingness to work collaboratively in different project teams and roles
• ability and willingness to work independently and learn new skills
The person selected for the position might need to undergo standard 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.
Juha-Matti Katajajuuri
Group Manager, available on 7.7. at 10-15
+358 503599772
juha-matti.katajajuuri@luke.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 Registry of Natural Resources Institute Finland
Latokartanonkaari 9
00790 Helsinki, Finland
Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) is a research organisation that builds sustainable future and well-being from renewable natural resources. We create knowledge-based solutions and services for our customers and add value to a sustainable and competitive business based on renewable natural resources. We also support public policy making related to natural resources and the resource economy.
Luke's tasks and organisation are regulated in the Act on the Natural Resources Institute Finland (561/2014). Luke is operating under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland.
Being open-minded, curious, and having a strong will to make a positive impact in the world bind Luke people together. We value our diverse working community consisting of people with different backgrounds and cultures and promote equality. On this basis, we are building a cheerful and respectful culture in which everyone’s input is appreciated. Sustainability is included in all our operations.
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Latokartanonkaari 9, 00790 Helsinki
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