Luke is looking for a Research Scientist, postdoc, natural resource economics, for a 3-year position. The task is related to economic research on the green transition, where knowledge of natural resource markets and policies supports sustainable business.
This postdoc position is part of the Postdoctoral Programme for Research Institutes in Finland. The programme is funded from the Finnish government's multi-annual research and development (R&D) funding plan. The programme recruits 85 new postdoctoral researchers to 12 Finnish government research institutes between 2025 and 2028. The aim of the Programme is to strengthen RDI competence in areas important to society and business. A postdoctoral researcher will conduct goal-oriented high-level research at the interface between the academic community, industry, and administration. The Programme supports postdoctoral researcher’s networking and mobility between sectors.
The selected person will also take part in Luke's Doctoral Programme, which coordinates, develops, and monitors the qualification of doctoral and postdoctoral researchers at the Natural Resources Institute Finland.
The aim of the research is to explore the economics of sustainability transition. The focus is on the increasing demand of new products, policies supporting the transition, and how production systems of renewable resources (Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, i.e., AFF) will adapt to changing and uncertain demand and policies. Currently, we see a decline of biodiversity and a need for added ecosystem carbon sequestration but also increasing competition of biomass for food, materials, and energy. This creates a biomass gap, which the sustainability transition needs to solve.
The research should focus on production and demand systems through modelling the markets of food, materials, and/or energy. The central discipline and the focus of research is economics, while inter-disciplinary research collaboration is expected with other experts (within and outside Luke). The existing market level models of AFF, which already include basic commodities, could be developed to analyze economic gains and adjustments of production, input, and resource use. This research should allow extensions to the wider economy. Besides research, the work includes project management.
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Details
- https://valtiolle.fi/en/jobs/research-scientist-postdoc-quantitative-economic-modelling-of-nature-based-production-systems-and-value-chains-8032/
- Natural Resources Institute Finland
- TemporaryAll jobsEmploymentOffice working hoursSpecialists
- 8032
- 1.3.2025 - 29.2.2028 or according to a contract.
- Salary is approximately 4 038 - 4693 euro i month.
- 21.10.2024 09:00 - 8.11.2024 16:00
- UusimaaHelsinkiSelect an area of responsibilityPossibility to work remotelyScience / research / development and statistics
As an applicant, you have
• recently completed a doctorate (max 5 years ago) in one of the following fields: economics, resource economics, environmental economics, systems/operation science assuming focus in economic systems
• demonstrated ability to publish in high quality peer-reviewed publication forums.
• strong skills in modelling the markets of AFF commodities (both supply and demand), and in the management of natural resources.
• experience in the economic analysis of policies
• excellent written and oral English (Finnish, Swedish are merits)
• ability and willingness to work collaboratively
• ability and willingness to work independently and learn new skills
We will also consider it an advantage if you have background in modelling dynamic systems. The constant and random changes in the operating environment require modeling capabilities related to the decisions under risk. The applicant should present a one-page research plan that outlines the key ideas and approaches to be pursued during the postdoc.
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.
Janne Helin
Group Manager
+358 29 532 6119
janne.helin@luke.fi
Jussi Lintunen
Associate Professor
+358 29 532 2569
jussi.lintunen@luke.fi
Heikki Lehtonen
Research Professor
+358 29 532 6316
heikki.lehtonen@luke.fi
Jyrki Aakkula
Development Manager
+358 29 532 6045
jyrki.aakkula@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 and expert organisation that builds sustainable future and well-being from renewable natural resources. Through research, we create value and solutions for our customers and society by solving local and global challenges.
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. Sustainability is included in all our operations.
Location
Helsinki
You can work at one of our following locations
Latokartanonkaari 9
00790 Helsinki
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