The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in understanding novel drivers in population dynamics.The position will be filled from 1 June 2023 (or starting date as agreed) for two years. Please find more information below and submit your application no later than 13 April 2023.
Role and salary
UEF water research (UEF WATER) brings together researchers and research groups from various fields of science. The aims are to conduct research on a high international level and educate experts for water related fields. Furthermore, we aim to create an open innovation ecosystem, where stakeholders from the university, national research institutes, and water related businesses can meet and establish collaborative networks. By doing this, we aim to increase the impact of water related research and promote the sustainable use of water resources. Please read more about the UEF water research program here.
We are seeking for a highly motivated and ambitious Postdoctoral Researcher to work in the in the Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences at the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, on the Joensuu Campus.
The research aims to understanding novel drivers in population dynamics. As our new Postdoctoral Researcher, you will develop single or multispecies population models that incorporate environmental drivers and population genetic aspects in novel ways. Standard population dynamical theory is free of environmental and genetic drivers, while environmental stressors such as temperature, chemicals or emergent pollutants affect multiple life stages in ectothermic animals such as fish, and acknowledgement of genetic factors is critical for the long-term conservation of populations. The tactical modelling efforts aim to support the conservation of endangered landlocked salmonids in the area by addressing their minimum viable population sizes and the effect of fishing restrictions set to protect the endangered Saimaa ringed seal. The strategic modelling efforts aim at developing novel quantitative understanding on the population, community, and ecosystem level impacts of sublethal stressors acting at individual level.
In this position you will co-operate with the other researchers working in the research group, reflecting that work to the modelling approaches to be developed for water management purposes. UEF Water research program
The position will be filled for a fixed term, from 1 June 2023 (or starting date as agreed) for two years, due to it pertaining to tasks connected to UEF water research development. A probationary period is applied to all new members of the staff.
The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system of the Finnish universities. The salary comprises two components: a job requirement component and a personal performance component. In this position, the job requirement component is 3,044.00 €/month, based on level 5 of the job requirement chart for teaching and research staff. The personal performance component ranges from a minimum of 6% to a maximum of 50% of the above-mentioned sum. Depending on the personal performance component, the salary will be approximately €3534–3717 per month at the beginning of the employment.
Our requirements and expectations
Requirements
- The person to be appointed as Postdoctoral Researcher is required to hold a doctoral degree from an applicable field, which may not have been completed more than five years ago (dated 1st of June 2018 or later) at the time of accepting the position (a net period of time, which does not include parental leaves, military service etc.). The degree has to be completed by the end of the application period.
- good command of the English language is required.
Your benefits
You will have access to the university’s staff benefits, including 
- opportunity for flexible multi-location work
- extensive occupational health care
- broad selection of staff training
- staff discount on lunch in our campus restaurants, as well as on a range of other services
- affordable sports services and tax-free bike benefit.
Please read more in the Work at UEF section on our website. 
You will have an opportunity to work in an interesting, meaningful and diverse role as part of our international, creative, participatory and inclusive academic community.   
Enjoy your life in Finland! Known for its cleanliness, welfare know-how, modern technology and superb education system, Finland is an exotic and safe country to work in. Please visit the Life in Finland section on our website to learn more.   
How to apply? 
Submit your application by using our electronic application form no later than 13 April 2023 (by 24.00 hours Finnish time).
Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application:
- CV (https://tenk.fi/en/advice-and-materials/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae),
- a list of publications (https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/how-to-apply-for-funding/az-index-of-application-guidelines2/list-of-publications/),
- copies of your academic degree certificates / diplomas, and copies of certificates / diplomas relating to your language proficiency if not indicated in the academic degree certificates/diplomas,
- a description of how the applicant’s qualifications and research interests fit with the position (max.2 A4),
- other documents to demonstrate your merits for the position.
Questions?  
For further information on the position, please contact Professor Anssi Vainikka, e-mail: anssi.vainikka@uef.fi, p. +358 29 4453014.
For further information about the application procedure, please contact Human Resources Coordinator Noora Hämäläinen, e-mail: noora.hamalainen@uef.fi, tel. +358 29 445 8302.
University of Eastern Finland and the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology in brief
The University of Eastern Finland, UEF, is one of the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We have a staff of 3,200 members, and our academic community comprises around 16,000 degree students. Our campuses are located in Joensuu and in Kuopio. Our research is ranked among the best in the world in several fields. We generate research-based knowledge and make it openly accessible for the benefit of all. To learn more about our university please visit our website at  www.uef.fi/en. On our website, you’ll also find information about the university as a work community and as an employer (https://www.uef.fi/en/article/one-university-a-thousand-stories), as well as our employees’ career stories (https://www.uef.fi/en/career-stories).
The Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology operates on the Kuopio and Joensuu campuses of the University of Eastern Finland. The mission of the faculty is to carry out internationally recognised scientific research and to offer research-education in the fields of natural sciences, forestry and technology. The faculty invests in all of the strategic research areas of the university. The faculty’s environments for research and learning are international, modern and multidisciplinary. The faculty has approximately 4,400 Bachelor’s and Master’s degree students and some 460 postgraduate students. The number of staff amounts to 630. http://www.uef.fi/en/lumet/etusivu
