30 Jan 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)- Research Field
All- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Country
Finland- Application Deadline
23 Feb 2024 - 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki)- Type of Contract
Permanent- Job Status
Negotiable- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
European Union / Next Generation EU- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
We are seeking a Principal Scientist to strengthen soil research in Luke. We expect you to develop and lead Luke’s research on carbon and nutrient cycling processes in forest soils on mineral soil sites, and how these processes are controlled.
Your research will be focused on soil carbon and nutrient cycling processes, nutrient availability, and organic matter quality. Of nutrients nitrogen should preferably have special emphasis. The objective is to better understand the linkages between these factors, and their significance both for the biomass production of forest ecosystems and for the environmental and climate impacts. The main focus should be on the response of soil processes and properties to forest management in changing environment and climate, but you are expected to react also to actual research topics in a broader sense.
Your tasks include planning and leading research projects and working in those, as well as developing both field and laboratory methods connected to the research topics. We expect you to publish at international scientific level, acquire research funding and be active in both national and international collaboration networks.
The position of Principal Scientist is permanent.
Our expectations of the applicant
Successful performance of the task requires comprehensive knowledge on soil processes and how they are controlled. Understanding how carbon and nutrient cycling processes and nutrient availability are linked to organic matter quality will be considered advantageous for the position, as well as know-how on field and laboratory methods and the capability to develop them.
We expect you to have:
• A doctoral degree on soil science, forest or environmental sciences or on another relevant field
• An excellent scientific publication record and experience in thesis supervising, getting research funding and leading research projects
• Fluency in spoken and written English
As a worker in Luke we expect from you:
• Excellent capabilities to lead your own work and an open-minded attitude for learning new things
• Excellent team work skills; you like to inspire and encourage other people and help them to succeed
• Excellent networking skills.
Benefits
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.
For international recruits, we provide a relocation package, which includes concrete support for coming to Finland and Luke (eg. residence permit, various registration procedures, banking and taxation, finding an apartment).
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
Aino Smolander
Principal Scientist
+358 29 532 5494
[email protected]
Päivi Mäkiranta
Group Manager
+358 29 532 2343
[email protected]
The following documents should be attached to the application:
- Letter of motivation where the applicant is asked to describe her/his scientific interests
- A complete curriculum vitae (including full name, date and place of birth, nationality, current residence, education and degrees awarded, linguistic skills, current and previous positions, major research funding obtained, research leadership, list of supervised PhDs and post doctoral researchers, other academic merits, number of peer-reviewed articles, H-index, total citations and average citation per item) maximum 10 pages.
- Publication list
- Contact details of at least two senior academics for references
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
The Registry of Natural Resources Institute Finland Latokartanonkaari 9 00790 Helsinki, Finland
Organization
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
Locations
VISIT THE ORGANISATION
Other information
Other information related to the task
- Employment group: Specialists
- Remote work: Possibility to work remotely
- About working remote: 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.
- Working time format: Office working hours
- Trial period: A trial period is 6 months.
- Basis of remuneration: The position is at complexity level 10 in Luke's salary system and the position-specific salary is EUR 4393,26 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.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Environmental science » Other
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Additional Information
- Website for additional job details
http://www.academiceurope.com
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)
- Country
- Finland
- City
- Helsinki
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://www.academiceurope.com/job/?id=3016
Contact
- City
Helsinki- Website
http://academiceurope.com
[email protected]- Phone
+358 29 532 5494
STATUS: EXPIRED
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