About Position/Job
Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher to join the project “Use of diverse forest inventory data for quantifying forest structure”. The position focuses on advancing forest structure quantification using field measurements and remote sensing, combining statistical expertise with forestry knowledge. This role is ideal for early-career researchers aiming to pursue a PhD while contributing to a multidisciplinary team under the INSTRUCT project (2025–2029). The researcher will develop statistical approaches, perform Monte Carlo simulations, and collaborate internationally to publish scientific findings. The position emphasises statistical modelling, spatial statistics, and remote sensing within forest science, offering a supportive and innovative environment, flexible work options across Finland, and opportunities to engage with national and international collaborators.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Doctoral Researcher
- Institution: Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)
- Department: Research and Innovation
- Research field: Forest Sciences, Environmental Science, Statistics, Remote Sensing
- Location: Helsinki, Finland
- Number of posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Temporary
- Start Date (Anticipated): January 2026
- Working Hours: 38 hours per week
- Salary Range: Not mentioned
- Required Degree/Diploma: Master’s
Research Area
- Forest structure quantification
- Statistical modelling and spatial statistics
- Remote sensing applications in forestry
- Field measurements and data analysis
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Forestry, or related field with statistical modelling expertise
- Strong programming skills, especially R
- Proficiency in English
- Knowledge of regression modelling, statistical hypothesis testing, and Monte Carlo methods
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in forest inventory and modelling techniques
- Prior scientific publishing in statistics, forest science, or remote sensing
- Fluency in Finnish is an advantage
- Willingness to collaborate internationally
Key Responsibilities
- Develop statistical approaches to quantify forest structure and composition
- Perform Monte Carlo simulations and statistical analysis of field and remote sensing data
- Write scientific articles in national and international collaborations
- Participate in the INSTRUCT project (2025–2029) and potentially other research projects
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and international partners
Application Process
How to Apply:
Submit applications electronically via the Valtiolle.fi service or deliver to the Registry Office’s postal address. Both application and envelope must feature the position ID number. Applications must be submitted by 14:00 (UTC), 31 October 2025.
Required Documents:
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
- Academic Certificates
- References (if requested)
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 8 October 2025
- Deadline: 31 October 2025, 14:00 (UTC)
- Interview Date: To be announced
Useful Links
- Institution Website: Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)
- Official Notification Link: click here
- Apply Now: Apply Here
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