Research Scientist (postdoc, sediment transport dynamics)
The Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) is looking for a post-doctoral researcher for sediment transport dynamics studies for the Environmental Solutions unit. Your office will be in Espoo in the Helsinki capital area, and you can also work remotely flexibly in Finland. You will work in the PHYTOTRANS project funded by Research Council of Finland, with collaborating partners from the Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE). There is also strong international collaboration with e.g. National Oceanography Centre (UK), University of Gothenburg (SE) and University of Southern Denmark (DK).
Your assignment will be carrying out research in the field of sediment transport dynamics in the northern Baltic Sea. You will be responsible for the operation of acoustic and optical instruments attached to a benthic lander, including high-resolution in-situ measurements of near-bottom water profiles of flow velocity and suspended particle concentration and size, as well as measuring changes in the elevation and migration of seafloor bedforms, such as ripples. You will develop methods and carry out advanced data analysis, integrating these measurements to advance our understanding of lateral sediment dynamics in the marine environment and enabling the direct quantification of sediment transport in the near-bottom water and on the seafloor. As a part of this project, you will carry out a ca. 1-month research visit to one of our international collaborators. You will disseminate findings in scientific conferences and peer-reviewed scientific articles.
You will be working in the Marine Geology group of the Environmental Solutions unit of approximately 60 professionals. The Marine Geology group operates a marine geological research vessel Geomari, which is equipped with modern multibeam echosounding and sub-bottom profiling instruments, sediment corers and the benthic lander.
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Details
- https://valtiolle.fi/en/jobs/research-scientist-postdoc-sediment-transport-dynamics-4460/
- Geological Survey of Finland
- TemporaryAll jobsEmploymentOffice working hoursPossibility to work remotelySpecialists
- 4460
- 1.10.2024 - 30.11.2026 or by agreement.
- The total salary at the beginning of employment will be EUR 4226-4504 per month.
- 18.4.2024 10:23 - 20.5.2024 16:15
- UusimaaEspooSelect an area of responsibilityScience / research / development and statistics
Education, experience and skills expected of an applicant
• PhD in geophysics, civil or environmental engineering, physical oceanography,
geosciences, or any related field
• Sound programming skills (e.g. C/C++, Git, Python, R, Bash)
• Experience in measurements and modelling sediment transport dynamics
• Experience in acoustic measurement technologies
• Knowledge on processing and integration of instrument data
• Understanding of physical oceanography
• Ability and willingness to participate in research cruises on the Baltic Sea
• English language proficiency, both oral and written
• Demonstrated ability to write scientific publications
Education, experience and skills that are appreciated
• Experience in optical measurement technologies
• Knowledge on sedimentology and sedimentary (bio)geochemistry
• Strong international networks and networking skills
• Experience in international work settings
• Interest in learning Finnish language
Personal qualities desired from the applicant
You are an adaptable team player and self-initiated and independent in your work. You want to constantly learn new things. You are innovative and development oriented.
We offer relocation services (e.g. help with permits and settling in) for employees moving to Finland from abroad. Find out more about us: www.gtk.fi/en/careers-at-gtk/
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.
For further information on the project and working at the GTK, please contact your future scientific supervisor Dr. Joonas Virtasalo, tel. +358295032261 reachable on 8.5.2024 at 13-14 (EEST), or the project coordinator Dr. Karoliina Koho, tel. +358449746038 reachable on 15.5.2024 at 11-12:30 (EEST).
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 the Geological Survey of Finland
Vuorimiehentie 5, P.O. Box 96
FI-02151 Espoo
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Location
Espoo
You can work at one of our following locations
Vuorimiehentie 5 P.O Box 96
FI-02151 Espoo
Other information related to the task
We consciously advance the diversity and equality of our staff, so we encourage many kinds of people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Our internationalising work community is one example of our diversity. 91% of us are Finnish and 9% are non-Finnish.
Please send your application with your motivation letter and CV in English through the valtiolle.fi-service latest on 20.5.2024 at 16:15 (EEST), using service key 4460.
The interviews are scheduled to take place at the end of May and early June.
Please note that names of the applicants and the applications with attachments are public.
