Research professor in forest health
- Helsinki
- 5 563 - 6 282 €/kk
- Vakituinen
- Täyspäiväinen
Vice President, Natural Resources
+358 29 532 6582Antti Asikainen
Executive Vice President, Research
+358 29 532 3250How to applyPrimarily, we request applicants to submit their applications electronically via the Valtiolle.fi service. However, you can also apply for this job by delivering your application to the Registry Office's postal address. Both the application and the envelope must feature the ID number of the position applied for. The letter must be delivered by the end of the application period.The Registry of Natural Resources Institute FinlandThe Registry of Natural Resources Institute Finland
Latokartanonkaari 9
00790 Helsinki, FinlandOrganizationNatural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) is a research organisation working to promote bioeconomy and sustainable use of natural resources. We provide solutions and services to our customers based on best available scientific knowledge. Our research results and services generate added value and sustainability as well as scientific evidence to support decision making. We carry out research for example on forestry, agriculture, food, game, and fisheries, and perform also statutory services.Being open-minded and curious and having a strong will to leave a positive mark to the world binds Luke people together. Together we build a positive working culture where each other's work is highly respected. In Luke, the work assignments are versatile and employees can influence the content of their work. We work in a mobile work culture which gives you the possibility to work from wherever in Finland it suits you the best. Luke offers a multidisciplinary international research environment with unique research infrastructures, experimental sites and well-equipped laboratories.Luke employs around 50 top research professors in different fields. Luke's Professorship Policy ensures transparency, predictability and international comparability in professor recruitments. For new employees coming from abroad Luke offers relocation packages which provide remarkable help in moving to and settling in Finland. An important asset for research at Luke is the multidisciplinary, innovative and ambitious researcher community and the availability of a wide range of technical staff. Our Intercultural Community offers possibilities to share experiences and competence, and supports the development of internationality in Luke.Location
Helsinki, Joensuu, Oulu, RovaniemiLocationsYou can work at one of our following locations
- Helsinki
00790 Helsinki * JoensuuYliopistokatu 6 b
80100 Joensuu * OuluPaavo Havaksen tie 3
90570 Oulu * RovaniemiOunasjoentie 6
96200 RovaniemiOther informationOther information related to the taskOther information about the job: Please attach to the application appendices written in English, and name the files as follows (max 2 MB/appendix):APPENDIX 1. Application letter, names and contact information of 3 referees and complete curriculum vitae (including major research funding obtained, research leadership, list of supervised PhDs and postdocs, number of peer-reviewed articles, H-index, total citations and the database used, e.g. Web of Science or Google Scholar (maximum 10 pages)APPENDIX 2: Complete list of publications including links to 10 selected publications most relevant for the professorshipAPPENDIX 3. Summary of research activities carried out so far, including aspects of customer interphase work; societal impact of research; dissemination of research results (maximum 2 pages)APPENDIX 4. Research plan for the next 5-year term, please use Luke's research plan template atFor further information on the recruitment and scientific evaluation of Lukes research professors, please visit .
- Employment group: Specialists
- Remote work: Possibility to work remotely
- About working remote: Mobile work is used at Luke. This means that work is performed where it suits best. Mobile work is only possible within Finland, and the practices of mobile work are agreed with the supervisor. We also meet regularly face-to-face.
- Reason for a fixed-term job: Nature of work
- More information of a fixed-term job: If the applicant has a permanent professorship at a university, she/he may be appointed to a permanent research professor position as a deviation from the fixed term appointment.
- Working time format: Office working hours
- Trial period: A trial period is 6 months.
- Basis of remuneration: The position is at complexity level 12-13 in Luke's salary system and the position-specific salary is EUR 5 562,65 - 6 281,61 per month. In addition, a salary component based on personal performance will be paid (max. 50% of the position-specific salary). A new employee's personal performance component depends on competence and experience and generally falls in the range of 15-20 %. The applicant may also present a separate salary request.
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