PhD en ecología de comunidades de plantas - Universidad de Helsinki, Finlandia - 36 meses - 4100-4600€/mes bruto - Deadline 18 septiembre 2026
Location: Helsinki, FinlandOrganization: University of Helsinki, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences – Northern Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning research group
Contract Type: 36-month doctoral position (PhD), part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network ReDiLEEP
Main Description:
This doctoral position investigates response diversity in boreal forest and tundra ecosystems. The candidate will focus on evaluating response diversity metrics to explain and predict the temporal stability of plant communities. The project is embedded within the ReDiLEEP Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network and is based at the Northern Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning research group at the University of Helsinki.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in ecology or a closely related field, completed before the start of the position
- Strong motivation to pursue doctoral research in community ecology
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- MSCA mobility rule eligibility: must not have resided in Finland for more than 12 months in the previous 36 months
- Must not hold a doctoral degree
- Must be eligible to enroll in a doctoral programme at the University of Helsinki
Benefits/Conditions:
- Gross salary approximately 4,100–4,600 €/month (before taxes, depending on family allowance eligibility)
- Occupational health care, access to sports facilities, and professional development opportunities
- Up to 4 months of secondments: 2 months at CSIC (Spain) and 2 months at Cardiff University (UK)
- ReDiLEEP network training in response diversity methods, data management, R/Tidyverse, machine learning, AI for ecologists, and science-policy communication
- High-quality free schooling in Finland, generous family benefits, and public healthcare
How to Apply:
Submit your application in English as a single PDF file through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system before 18 September 2026 at 23:59 EEST.
Applications must include:
- Cover letter (max. 1 page)
- CV with list of publications
- Master's degree certificate and transcripts, with explanation of the grading system
- Statement confirming MSCA mobility-rule eligibility
- Contact details of two referees
For scientific enquiries: elina.kaarlejarvi@helsinki.fi
For administrative enquiries: recruitment@helsinki.fi
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