Research Scientist, postdoc, tropical ecology

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Research Scientist, postdoc, tropical ecology Sintesi in italiano (traduzione automatica): L'organizzazione Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) cerca un ricercatore post-dottorato in ecologia tropicale per progettare e gestire esperimenti ecologici sul campo nelle piantagioni di palma da olio in Indonesia. Il candidato ideale deve avere esperienza in ecologia tropicale e sperimentale, e sarà coinvolto in un progetto che studia le relazioni tra biodiversità e funzionalità degli ecosistemi. Le mansioni principali includono la determinazione delle specie vegetali nei trattamenti sperimentali, l'implementazione degli esperimenti sul campo e la misurazione degli effetti sui parametri vegetali. È richiesta una laurea in ecologia o un campo correlato, e la disponibilità a trascorrere lunghi periodi in Indonesia. La sede principale sarà a Helsinki, Finlandia, quando non si è in Indonesia. We are looking for a postdoc to help design and manage ecological field experiment in Indonesian oil palm plantations. You should have experience in tropical and experimental ecology and be willing to spend long periods of time in Indonesia. Job description Biodiversity-ecosystem function (BEF) theory predicts that enhancing biological diversity in a system will increase levels of functioning. While BEF theory has been tested extensively in boreal and temperate realms, it remains relatively understudied in the tropics, although this is where the bulk of biodiversity resides. As part of a Research Council of Finland Fellowship, you will help design and initiate a largescale experiment to investigate BEF relationships in Indonesian oil palm plantations. The experiment focuses on manipulating the diversity of understory vegetation. You will focus on 1) determining the understory species in the experimental treatments, 2) implementing the treatments in the field, and 3) measuring the effects of experimental treatments on plantfocused metrics (e.g., resistance to invasion). You will work collaboratively with researchers in Finland, UK, Belgium, and Indonesia, including the palm oil industry. Our expectations of the applicant You are expected to already have experience in large-scale ecological field experiments, ideally in the tropics, and managing and working with international teams. Expertise in plant ecology is a strength. This is likely not your first postdoc, although exceptionally qualified recent PhDs should apply. Suitable candidates are willing to spend extensive time in Riau, Sumatra (Indonesia). You should be comfortable using English as a working language. When not in Indonesia, you will be based in person at Luke’s Viikki campus (Helsinki). We offer you The well-being of our people and a positive approach towards innovation and development are particularly important to us. Our mobile work model allows you to work in Finland in the location most appropriate for your work. In addition, we provide flexible hours, and as your employment with us continues, long vacations. We offer lunch benefits, as well as sports, culture, or commuting support. Clarifications The person selected for the position might need to undergo standard security clearance vetting with the applicant’s consent (Security Clearance Act 726/2014). More detailed information on the procedure and the subject's rights is available at www.supo.fi . Contact information Michael Pashkevich Research Scientist, available on Fridays at 13-15 +358 29 532 2421 michael.pashkevich@luke.fi Riikka Linnakoski Group Manager, available after 27.7. +358 29 532 2289 riikka.linnakoski@luke.fi How to apply We primarily request that applications be submitted electronically via the Valtiolle.fi service. However, you may also apply for this position by submitting your application to the registry office’s postal address. The ID number of the position applied for must be clearly stated both in the application and on the envelope. The application must be received by the end of the application period. Late applications will not be considered. Application documents will not be returned. Based on the information provided in the application documents, including education, work experience, and other relevant factors, applicants will be selected for interviews. Eligibility requirements will also be assessed with regard to the expected qualification. The Registry of Natural Resources Institute Finland Latokartanonkaari 9 00790 Helsinki, Finland Employer Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) is a research organisation that builds sustainable future and well-being from renewable natural resources. We create knowledge-based solutions and services for our customers and add value to a sustainable and competitive business based on renewable natural resources. We also support public policy making related to natural resources and the resource economy. Luke's tasks and organisation are regulate Annuncio in inglese. Fonte: Euraxess (Commissione europea).