Postdoctoral Researcher: Forest Landscape Modelling

SLU; Umeå kommun; On-site; SEK 446,400 - 613,800; Full time

Job summary

SLU is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in Umeå for a two-year project focused on forest landscape modeling. You will analyze the impact of different forest management strategies on biodiversity and ecosystem services using the Heureka decision support system.

The role is ideal for a junior researcher with a recent PhD in forestry or related fields and entails collaboration with various stakeholders. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD obtained no more than three years ago, exceptional cases considered.
• Interest in forest management and quantitative modeling is essential.
• Experience with optimization methods and decision support systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyze forest management strategies using Heureka system for biodiversity and ecosystem services.
• Develop spatially explicit future scenarios with stakeholder collaboration.
• Quantify conflicts and synergies between sustainability goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Quantitative modeling

Communication skills in English

Education

PhD in forestry, ecology, environmental science or related discipline

Tools

Heureka decision support system

Job description

SLU is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in Umeå for a two-year project focused on forest landscape modeling. You will analyze the impact of different forest management strategies on biodiversity and ecosystem services using the Heureka decision support system.

The role is ideal for a junior researcher with a recent PhD in forestry or related fields and entails collaboration with various stakeholders. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.