Summary
The University of Oulu invites applications for a three-year fixed-term position as a Doctoral Researcher in the Faculty of Technology, Water, Energy, and Environmental Engineering. This research opportunity focuses on exploring the ecological impacts of changing hydrological and snow conditions in Arctic and alpine environments.
Doctoral Researcher in Arctic-Alpine Hydrology and Ecology, Northern Finland, Sweden, Norway
Designation
Position: Doctoral Researcher
Type: Fixed-term (3 years)
Start Date: June 1, 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Research Area
- Arctic-Alpine Hydrology
- Ecology of cold-adapted species
- Ecosystem processes in tundra and high-mountain regions
Location
- Institute: Faculty of Technology, Water, Energy, and Environmental Engineering
- Research Stations: Northern Finland, Sweden, Norway (e.g., Kilpisjärvi research station)
Eligibility/Qualification
- A relevant Master’s degree in biology, ecology, physical geography, hydrology, soil science, environmental science, or a related field (must be completed before starting).
- Initial research plan
- Ability and motivation for doctoral studies
- Basic understanding of statistical data analysis
- Basic programming knowledge (R, Python, or Julia)
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Good communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with satellite remote sensing data
- Experience collecting and analyzing drone imagery
- Identification skills in northern plant species
Job Description
The doctoral researcher will be responsible for:
- Conducting fieldwork in northern Finland, Sweden, and Norway
- Collecting and analyzing datasets on plant communities and soil properties
- Participating in the assessment of ecosystem changes due to snow conditions
- Integrating satellite data into ecological models
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to study hydrological and ecological interactions
- Publishing three high-quality research articles
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply via the University of Oulu’s recruitment system by submitting the following documents:
- Cover letter (max 2 pages) detailing motivation and research interests.
- CV (max 4 pages) following the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity guidelines.
- Initial research plan (max 2 pages) outlining proposed study focus and methodology.
Last Date to Apply
Application Deadline: May 3, 2026 (23:59 Finnish local time)
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research while being part of a supportive academic environment. Apply now to join our multidisciplinary team!
