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.

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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