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Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) is a research organisation working to promote bioeconomy and sustainable use of natural resources. We provide solutions and services to our customers based on best available scientific knowledge. Our research results and services generate added value and sustainability as well as scientific evidence to support decision making. We carry out research on forestry, agriculture, food, game, and fisheries. We also perform statutory services.
Being open-minded and curious and having a strong will to leave a positive mark to the world binds Luke people together. Together we build a positive working culture where each other’s work is highly respected. In Luke, the work assignments are versatile and employees can influence the content of their work. We work in a mobile work culture which gives you the possibility to work from wherever it suits you the best. Luke offers a multidisciplinary international research environment with unique research infrastructures, experimental sites and well-equipped laboratories.
Work tasks
Luke is seeking one senior scientist (erikoistutkija) and one research scientist (tutkija) to participate in research and development work with carbon sequestration, measuring GHG emissions related to forage research in a multidisciplinary research group. The research group aims to improve the competitiveness of primary production with focus on crop production and physiology of forages and environmental impacts of ruminant production.
The senior scientist will be responsible for leading research on atmospheric impacts of feed crop cultivation, especially carbon sequestration and measurement of GHG fluxes. Supervising PhD thesis is expected. Active scientific communication and international co-operation is required.
The research scientist will be responsible of conducting, reporting and developing scientific research of atmospheric impacts of feed crop cultivation, especially carbon sequestration and measurement of GHG fluxes. Active scientific communication is required.
Positions are located at Luke Kuopio at Maaninka research station.
Qualifications
In practice, success in the position requires doctoral degree on agricultural or environmental sciences (or comparable) and strong knowledge on working with eddy covariance and chamber methods for GHG exchange measurements, carbon balance calculations. At least basic knowledge of crop production, soil processes and modelling GHG flows in agroecosystems is preferred.
The position requires good scientific writing skills and fluent English spoken language. Existing international research networks are preferred.
Senior scientist applicant must present the ability to acquire external funding. Previous experience on leading a research team is expected, too.
Scope of employment
Form of employment: Temporary employment
Scope: Office work
Commencement: 01/06/2020or according to a contract.
Time-limited to: 31/05/2023Type of work
Application
Last application date: 20/04/2020 16:00
Reference number: 30-211-2020
You can apply for this job via:
- Send a digital application via this link.
You may also apply for this position by submitting your application to the address below. The job reference of the role must be cited both in the actual application and on the envelope. Applications will not be returned.
Luonnonvarakeskuksen kirjaamo
Latokartanonkaari 9
00790 Helsinki, FINLAND
Please attach your CV and application letter.
Salary
The position is at complexity level 9-10 for Research scientist and 10-11 for Senior scientist in Lukes salary system. Therefore, the position-specific salary component is for Research scientist EUR 3 540,52 – 3 928,75 per month and Senior scientist EUR 3 928,75 – 4 412,00 per month. In addition to the position-specific salary component, a salary component based on personal performance will be paid. It can be at most 50% of the position-specific salary component.
Employment
Number of positions advertised: 2
Contact
Contact persons
Mikko JärvinenGroup manager+35829 532 6192mikko.jarvinen@luke.fi
Perttu VirkajärviPrincipal scientist+35829 532 6641perttu.virkajarvi@luke.fi
Office
Natural Resources Institute Finland
Halolantie 31 A
71750 Maaninka
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A trial period is 4 months.
