Postdoctoral Researcher: Ecological Networks & Biodiversity

Helsinki Innovation Services Ltd

Helsinki

Hybrid

EUR 41,000 - 47,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

The University of Helsinki invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position based at the Viikki Campus in Helsinki, Finland. The 24-month project ANEW investigates how novel ecological interactions emerge under global change and how they affect ecosystem functioning.

The successful candidate will lead analyses, coordinate field resurveys, and contribute to publications while mentoring junior researchers.

Qualifications

  • A PhD (completed before the start of employment) in ecology, evolutionary biology, conservation biology, biology, environmental sciences, or another relevant field
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience handling and analyzing ecological or environmental data (in R)
  • Research experience in ecological networks, community ecology, functional ecology, biodiversity conservation, global change ecology, or another closely related research area
  • Experience in conducting ecological fieldwork, including bird and/or plant identification skills
  • A record of publishing peer‑reviewed scientific research appropriate to career stage
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English

Responsibilities

  • Lead research on mechanisms underlying ecological network novelty and its consequences for ecosystem functioning
  • Coordinate and lead field resurveys of historical seed dispersal networks in Finland and other European countries
  • Contribute to planning and implementing international field campaigns
  • Mentor the doctoral researcher and research assistant and lead collaborative scientific publications

Skills

Ecological data analysis
R programming
Ecological networks
Fieldwork

Education

PhD in ecology or related field

Tools

R
Python

Job description

The University of Helsinki invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position based at the Viikki Campus in Helsinki, Finland. The 24-month project ANEW investigates how novel ecological interactions emerge under global change and how they affect ecosystem functioning.

The successful candidate will lead analyses, coordinate field resurveys, and contribute to publications while mentoring junior researchers.

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