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Department of Forest Sciences of the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry invites applications for a Doctoral researcher in forest planning starting from February 2026, or as agreed. The doctoral researcher will be offered a full-time contract for an initial 1 year, with the possibility for extension to the end of August 2029, corresponding with the possible extension of the ForTran (fortran.fi/en) Strategic Research Council funding. The selected appointee will be informed of the possible continuation as soon as a decision is made by the RCF. There will be a trial period of 6 months at the beginning of the employment. Position description: The successful candidate will work in the project “ForTran - Forests in systemic transition – balancing efficiency with fairness and resilience.” funded by the Research -Council of Finland. The work will be conducted in a transdisciplinary group of researchers, including anthropologists, ecologists, business and management scientists, systems scientists and forest scientists. This position will prioritize the developing a clear method to identify and quantify the ecological and societal boundaries of forest use. This research will enhance tools used in forest planning, use of forest simulators through a simulation and optimization framework. The research can focus on how to improve the use of decision support tools by private forest owners; focus on the trade-offs and synergies between sustainability of timber harvesting and other ecosystem services; focus on how to integrate uncertainty to quantify and assess the robustness of the sustainability of forests. Skills, expertise and or qualifications: A master’s degree in forest sciences, environmental sciences, applied mathematics or closely related field. Knowledge of the forest system Strong motivation to conduct high quality research and participate in transdisciplinary research Proficiency with computer programming languages (Python, R or related language) The selected appointee must enroll as a PhD student 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 six months of their appointment. If the appointee 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 The workplace is primarily at Viikki campus of the University of Helsinki (with flexible hybrid and remote working options within Finland). Contract and salary The salary is defined in accordance with the University’s salary system for teaching and research personnel. The starting salary is based on level 2-4 of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee shall be paid a salary component based on personal work performance The Doctoral Researcher’s starting salary is approximately 2500 euros/month depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. The salary will increase as the PhD work progresses.  The University of Helsinki invests in the welfare of its employees by offering, for instance, preventative occupational health services, general medical care, and access to high-quality sports facilities. Read more about why the University of Helsinki is an excellent career choice: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers. How to apply Please submit your application, which includes the following documents in English. A motivation letter describing why you are interested in this position and how you are qualified (max. 1 page) A curriculum vitae showing the applicants education, completed qualifications, work experience, potential list of publications and contact information of 2 references. Certificates/diplomas: scanned copies of diplomas and transcripts of relevant previous degrees. External applicants, please submit your application through the University of Helsinki’s recruitment system via the Apply Now button. Applicants who have a helsinki.fi username, and a valid employment/grant/visitor contract at the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the Employee login button. The closing date for applications is 15 January 2026.  More information? For project and position questions, please contact Professor Kyle Eyvindson, kyle.eyvindson@helsinki.fi For more information on the research from the group and the ForTran project, see https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=GOQz6iYAAAAJ&hl=fi&oi=ao https://fortran.fi/en If you need support with the recruitment system, please contact HR Services (uni-help@helsinki.fi). WHY FINLAND AND HELSINKI Why Finland is a great place to live and work: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-finland 10 reasons to work in Helsinki: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-helsinki Support for international staff: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/welcome International House Helsinki: https://ihhelsinki.fi  Welcome to Helsinki: https://welcome.hel.fi/ About us The Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry is located on the Viikki campus, ten kilometres from the Helsinki city centre. 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. We cover the full natural resource chain from farm to fork, the entire field of forest sciences from soil chemistry to marketing, as well as the environmental effects of related activities. Graduates from the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry are versatile experts in biosciences and business, able to meet the needs of both the business sector and society at large. www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-agriculture-and-forestry A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University. JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER! #HelsinkiUniCareers

About Us The School of Life Course & Population Sciences is one of six Schools that make up the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine at King’s College London. The School unites over 300 experts in women and children’s health, nutritional sciences, population health and the molecular genetics of human disease. Our research links the causes of common health problems to life’s landmark stages, treating life, disease and healthcare as a continuum. We are interdisciplinary by nature, and this innovative approach works: 91 per cent of our research submitted to the Subjects Allied to Medicine (Pharmacy, Nutritional Sciences and Women's Health cluster) for REF was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. We use this expertise to teach the next generation of health professionals and research scientists. Based across Guy’s, St Thomas’ and Waterloo campuses, King’s Denmark Hill, our academic programme of teaching, research and clinical practice is embedded across five Departments.  More information: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/slcps About the role We are looking for a skilled biomedical scientist with a strong interest in the human microbiome, clinical test development and have proven relevant microbiology/sequencing and bioinformatics skills. An interest is reproduction and pregnancy is desirable. The post holder will be responsible for optimising protocols for rapid testing of the reproductive tract microbiome and developing a bioinformatics workflow for data generated using an Oxford Nanopore Technology platform. The post holder will be supported by an experienced bioinformatician members of the Clinical Diagnostics Development Team based at Guy’s Campus. They will work with existing human samples and alongside members of Professor Tribe’s and Dr Rocio Martinez Nunez’s labs, The Hub for Applied Bioinformatics (Dr Alessandra Vigilante) and the clinical preterm birth team based at St Thomas’ Hospital.  The postholder will need to be methodological, organised and efficient with proven experience of working within a relevant lab setting and generation of results at a conference or via a peer reviewed publication. They will also have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with multiple teams seamlessly. This is a full-time post (35 hours per week) and you will be offered a fixed term contract until 31 May 2027. The postholder will be expected to be on site as this is a lab-based role. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria BSc in Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, or equivalent (Upper second class or higher) - Grade 5 Research Assistant only PhD (or pending results) in relevant subject to microbiology and/or reproductive health - Grade 6 Research Associate only Proven lab experience in microbiology and sequencing Experience of optimising research methods/protocols Experience of using R for bioinformatic analyses. Evidence of research publications (e.g. conference abstract or paper) Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that enables effective communication Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Ability to work on own initiative and to work to and meet firm deadlines Desirable criteria Experience in developing protocols for future implementation into a clinical environment Industrial work experience Knowledge of GCP and HTA regulations Downloading a copy of our Job Description  Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.  Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are due to be held by mid-January 2026, with a start date by March 2026. This post is subject to Occupational Health clearances. Grade and Salary: Grade 5: £39,076 - £43,909 per annum; Grade 6: £45,031 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134785 Close Date: 07-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Prof Rachel Tribe Contact Details: Rachel.tribe@kcl.ac.uk

At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,500 of them do research and teaching, around 2,900 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an University assistant predoctoral 40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies Startdate: 01.05.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 24.02.2031 Reference no.: 4966 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team! Your personal sphere of influence: As a University Assistant (Praedoc), you will work at the Institute of European Ethnology, which is very well- connected with universities and cultural institutions in Austria and internationally. You will collaborate with colleagues engaged in a wide range of research and academic teaching, contributing to a vibrant environment of research groups focusing on ethnography, materiality, urban/spatial studies, and multimodal/audiovisual research established at the institute. The topic of the dissertation should fall within the fields of ethnographic representation research, praxeological media research, methodologies of the anthropology of knowledge. The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non- extension declaration. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means: Participation in research, teaching and administration Participation in research projects / research studies Participation in publications / academic articles / presentations We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months. Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement Supervision of students Involvement in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposiums Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration This is part of your personality: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means: Participation in research projects / research studies Participation in publications / academic articles / presentations We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months. Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement   Supervision of students Involvement in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposiums Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3714,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It is that easy to apply: With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent With your summary of research interests / ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal  Master Degree / Diploma evidence of teaching experience (if available) Via our job portal / Apply now - button If you have any content questions, please contact: Brigitta Schmidt-Lauber brigitta.schmidt-lauber@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection Application deadline: 01/31/2026 (MM-DD-YYYY) Prae Doc