진학프로석·박사 채용 접수 플랫폼

Luke is looking for a postdoc researcher, impacts of land use changes on fish populations, for a 3-year position. The aim is to combine the land use and aquatic monitoring data to gain new insights on the effects of land use changes on water bodies.

This postdoc position is part of 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. 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 Doctoral and Postdoctoral Programme, which coordinates, develops, and monitors the qualification of doctoral and postdoctoral researchers at the Natural Resources Institute Finland.

The main duty of the Researcher Scientist, postdoc, is to study and model the effects of land use changes and climate change on water quality (particularly eutrophication and brownification), aquatic ecosystems and especially fish populations in Finnish inland and coastal waters. The work is based on Luke’s and other authorities’ time series data sets on land use and fish communities. A central aspect of this work is to bring together the land use, loading, and fish community data sets that have largely been analyzed separately. One of the aims of the project is also to develop indicators for the effects of land use on aquatic environments. The exact project plan will be designed in collaboration with the successful candidate.

The research will be carried out in collaboration with Luke’s interdisciplinary researcher community. The work will be supervised by Research Professor Laura Uusitalo and Principal Scientist Mika Nieminen. The work also includes project management tasks and participation in national and international project proposal preparation processes. The nature of the task requires an interdisciplinary research approach, good understanding of aquatic ecosystems, and skills in modelling, data handling and analysis.

In this task, you can combine large, underutilized monitoring data sets and do impactful, high-quality research as part of Luke’s multi- and interdisciplinary research team.

Read more

http://www.luke.fi/en/about-luke/career-in-luke/luke-doctoral-and-postdoctoral-programme

Our expectations of the applicant

To be successful in this role, you will be expected to have good collaboration skills as well as ability to work independently, good skills in statistical software (e.g. R), and ability and interest to learn.

As an applicant, you have

ㆍrecently completed a doctorate (typically no more than 5 years ago) in one of the following fields: ecology, aquatic ecology, limnology, fisheries science, or similar field

ㆍdemonstrated ability to publish in high quality peer-reviewed publication forums

ㆍstrong skills in aquatic ecology, modelling, data handling and statistical analyses

ㆍexperience in combining large data sets

ㆍexcellent written and oral English

ㆍability and willingness to work collaboratively

ㆍability and willingness to work independently and learn new skills

We will also consider it an advantage if you have an interest in scientific outreach.

We offer you 

The well-being of our people and a positive approach towards innovation and development are particularly important to us. Our mobile work model allows you to work in Finland in the location most appropriate for your work. In addition, we provide flexible hours, and as your employment with us continues, long vacations. We offer lunch benefits, as well as sports, culture, or commuting support.

Clarifications

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.

Contact Information

Laura Uusitalo
Research Professor, available from 2.5.2025
+358 29 532 2735
laura.uusitalo@luke.fi

Mika Nieminen
Principal Scientist, available from 2.5.2025
+358 29 532 2399
mika.nieminen@luke.fi

How to apply

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

Organisation

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.

Location
Jokioinen, Jyväskylä, Oulu, Helsinki, Joensuu, Turku

Locations

You can work at one of our following locations

Jokioinen
Tietotie 4
31600 Jokioinen

Jyväskylä
Survontie 9 A
40500 Jyväskylä

Oulu
Paavo Havaksen tie 3
90570 Oulu

Helsinki
Latokartanonkaari 9
00790 Helsinki

Joensuu
Yliopistokatu 6 b
80100 Joensuu

Turku
Itäinen pitkäkatu 4 A 7 krs
20520 Turku

MORE ABOUT THE EMPLOYER

Position information

Other information of the position

ㆍMore information: Please attach a letter of application, CV, research plan and list of publications to your application. The applicant's knowledge and experience of the postdoc position's research topic will be assessed based on the research plan (maximum 2 pages + reference list).

ㆍLevel of position: Specialists

ㆍRemote work: Possibility to work remotely

ㆍDescription of the remote work: Mobile work is used at Luke. This means that work is performed where it suits best. Mobile work is only possible within Finland, and the practices of mobile work are agreed with the supervisor. We also meet regularly face-to-face.

ㆍReason for fixed-term employment: Nature of work

ㆍAdditional info about fixed-term employment: 3-year Postdoctoral Programme in Research Institutes

ㆍWorking time format: Office working hours

ㆍTrial period: The trial period is half the duration of the employment contract, but not exceeding six (6) months.

ㆍRemuneration information: The position is at complexity level 8-9 in Luke's salary system and the position-specific salary is EUR 3512,13-3910,89 per month. In addition, a salary component based on personal performance will be paid (max. 50% of the position-specific salary). A new employee's personal performance component depends on competence and experience and generally falls in the range of 15-20 %. The applicant may also present a separate salary request. 

Do not overlook the inclusion of Academic Europe in your application.