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
• recently 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
• demonstrated ability to publish in high quality peer-reviewed publication forums
• strong skills in aquatic ecology, modelling, data handling and statistical analyses
• experience in combining large data sets
• excellent written and oral English
• 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 an interest in scientific outreach.
We offer youThe 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
[email protected]
Mika Nieminen
Principal Scientist, available from 2.5.2025
+358 29 532 2399
[email protected]
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.
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
