Forest Laser-Scanning PhD: Tree Growth & Wood Quality

University of Eastern Finland; Joensuu; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational health care

Lunch discounts for staff

Staff training and development

Job summary

The University of Eastern Finland invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher position in the DP-FOBI programme at Joensuu campus. The role focuses on multi-temporal laser scanning to characterize tree structure, growth, and wood quality, with supervision by experienced researchers and access to extensive doctoral training.

Successful candidates will enroll in the UEF Doctoral Programme and develop a research plan in collaboration with supervisors.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in forestry, geography, geoinformatics, applied statistics, or closely related field
• Proficiency in remote sensing data analysis and ability to handle large datasets
• Familiarity with Python, R, or MATLAB is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Conduct dissertation research within the DP-FOBI programme
• Prepare an individual study plan and career development plan
• Participate in DP-FOBI training, workshops, and summer schools
• Engage in secondments, research visits, and dissemination activities

Skills

Remote sensing data analysis

Python

R

MATLAB

Education

Master’s degree in forestry, geography, geoinformatics, applied statistics

Job description

The University of Eastern Finland invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher position in the DP-FOBI programme at Joensuu campus. The role focuses on multi-temporal laser scanning to characterize tree structure, growth, and wood quality, with supervision by experienced researchers and access to extensive doctoral training.

Successful candidates will enroll in the UEF Doctoral Programme and develop a research plan in collaboration with supervisors.