The Future Sustainable Food Systems (FS)2 research group (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/future-sustainable-food-systems), led by Associate Professor Hanna Tuomisto, is affiliated with the Department of Agricultural Sciences at the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry and the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS). The research group consists of ~13 members researching solutions for improving the sustainability of food systems. The Future Sustainable Food Systems research group is seeking for

DOCTORAL RESEARCHER /POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

for a fixed-term, up to 3-year, contract starting as soon as possible and ending 31.12.2025. The doctoral/postdoctoral researcher is expected to work in Digital solutions to foster climate-smart agricultural transition (Digi4CSA) -project funded by the Academy of Finland. The focus of the doctoral/postdoctoral researcher will be on the development of methods to include soil carbon changes in environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) of agriculture. The appointed researcher will work in collaboration with the other members of the Digi4CSA project team (at the University of Helsinki, Finnish Meteorological Institute, Aalto University and HAMK Häme University of Applied Sciences) and external project collaborators, such as University of Aberdeen. The researcher will join the (FS)2 research group and will be supervised by Assoc. prof. Hanna Tuomisto.

The position can be filled as a doctoral researcher’s position or postdoctoral researcher’s position.

For the doctoral researcher’s position, the appointee must have an applicable second-cycle degree (e.g. MSc) and the right to pursue doctoral studies at the University of Helsinki. The appointee should either already have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki by the start of the appointment or apply for the right and obtain it within the probationary period of six months of their appointment. If the candidate does not already have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki, it must be applied for separately, please see: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/research/doctoral-education/the-application-process-in-a-nutshell

For the postdoctoral researcher’s position, the appointee must have a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline and the ability to conduct independent scholarly work.

The candidate is expected to have:

• a master/doctoral degree in environmental sciences, engineering, industrial ecology, agricultural sciences, biology, or other relevant field
• ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• fluent English language skills
• strong quantitative skills and understanding of environmental impacts
• knowledge of life cycle assessment method and/or soil carbon are seen as a benefit.
• Salary and benefits:

The doctoral researcher’s salary will be based on levels 2–3 of the requirement level chart for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on the appointee’s qualifications and experience.  The starting gross salary will be ca. 2300 – 2500 euros/month, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience.

The postdoctoral researcher’s salary will be based on level 5 of the requirement level chart for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. The starting gross salary will be ca. 3 300 – 3 800 euros/month, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience.

Part time work contracts can also be considered.

The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. The International Staff Services office (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/welcome) assists employees from abroad with their transition to work and life in Finland.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must have the following enclosures as a single pdf file in English:

1. A cover letter explaining the applicant’s motivation to apply for the position
2. Curriculum vitae showing the applicant's education, completed qualifications, work experience, list of publications and contact information of 2 persons for references
3. Copies of PhD and/or MSc degree certificates

External applicants, please submit your application using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the Apply Now button.

Applicants who have a helsinki.fi username and a valid employment contract, a grant researcher's contract or a visiting researcher's contract at the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application by using the employee login.

The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants from a variety of genders, linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

The closing date for applications is 31.1.2023 at 23:59 EET.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further information about the position may be obtained from Associate Professor Hanna Tuomisto hanna.tuomisto(at)helsinki.fi.

If you need assistance with the recruitment portal, please contact HR Specialist Mirkka Juntunen (mirkka.juntunen(at)helsinki.fi)

WHAT WE OFFER

The University of Helsinki is the oldest and largest institution of academic education in Finland, an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. In the international university rankings, the University of Helsinki typically ranks among the top 100. The University of Helsinki seeks solutions for global challenges and creates new ways of thinking for the best of humanity. Through the power of science, the University has contributed to society, education and welfare since 1640.

The Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry offers an opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary and international research environment in the context of sustainability. The Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry is located in the Viikki campus. The mission of the faculty is to promote the sustainable use of renewable natural resources through scientific research and research-based teaching. We focus on agricultural and forest sciences, food and nutrition, microbiology, as well as on economics and management. www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-agriculture-and-forestry