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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
The research professorship in international forest policy and governance focuses on global and regional (e.g. EU) policy processes affecting forest sector (forestry and forest industries) development. Special emphasis is on the interactions of European and global policy processes (e.g. land use, energy, climate change, environment, trade) and institutions (international, private, governmental, non-governmental) with respect to forest sector.
The research professor is expected to actively develop the strategic orientation of ambitious research projects, lead the development of large-scale project entities, and to obtain long-term broad-based funding. Furthermore, the professor is expected to develop forest policy and governance research in Luke and participate in policy assessments.
Qualifications
The research professor should have a doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g. forest policy, political science, forest or natural resource economics). A successful applicant should have a proven track record on global or European forest policy and governance research, as well as a comprehensive understanding of forest sector. The successful applicant has internationally recognized achievements on theoretical and empirical research, proven track record in obtaining precompetitive research funding, and established international networks. Furthermore, the applicant should have experience in leading demanding research projects and communicating the results with various stakeholders. Proven ability to build high quality research teams is highly appreciated.
Scope of employment
Form of employment: Temporary employment
Scope: Office work
Commencement: 01/12/2020or according to a contract.
Time-limited to: 30/11/2025Nature of the position.
Application
Last application date: 19/05/2020 16:00
Reference number: 30-212-2020
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
The following documents should be enclosed with the application:
• A complete curriculum vitae (including full name, date and place of birth, nationality, current residence, education and
degrees awarded, linguistic skills, current and previous positions, major research funding obtained, research leadership,
list of supervised PhDs and post doctoral researchers, other academic merits, number of peer-reviewed articles, H-index,
total citations and average citation per item) maximum 10 pages.
• A complete list of publications (with citations and impact factors) and copies of ten selected publications most relevant for the professorship
• Summary of research activities carried out so far including aspects of customer interphase work, societal impact of research, and the dissemination of research results (maximum two pages)
• A research plan and ambitions as a research professor (maximum five pages)
• Names and contact information of three referees.
Salary
The position is at complexity level 12 – 13 in Luke’s salary system. Therefore, the position-specific salary component is EUR 4 947.83 – 5 588.81 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. The applicant may also present a separate salary request.
Employment
Number of positions advertised: 1
Contact
Contact person
Antti AsikainenExecutive Vice President, Research+358 29 532 3250antti.asikainen@luke.fi
Placement
Natural Resources Institute Finland
Latokartanonkaari 9
00790 Helsinki
or
Natural Resources Institute Finland
Yliopistokatu 6
80100 Joensuu
Other
Read more: Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)
A trial period is 6 months.
