PhD Scholarship in Soil Sciences, Environmental Sciences, and Arctic Plant Ecology University of Eastern Finland in Finland

A PhD scholarship opportunity is available at the University of Eastern Finland in the fields of Soil Sciences, Environmental Sciences, and Arctic Plant Ecology. The doctoral researcher will investigate the trait and abundance variation of black crowberry (Empetrum nigrum) and other dwarf-shrubs along environmental gradients, and study how plant community composition and ecosystem carbon fluxes respond to climate variations. The research focus can be tailored to the candidate’s interests and expertise. Collaboration will occur with the Digital Geosciences Research Group and the UEF Peat&Trees research group, as well as the Department of Arctic and Marine Biology at UiT - The Arctic University of Norway. Key academic keywords include soil sciences, environmental sciences, arctic plant ecology, ecosystem carbon fluxes, and plant community composition. The opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in climate change impacts on arctic ecosystems and peatlands. Funding details are not specified, but the position is a scholarship-based PhD. Applicants should have a background in relevant fields and experience with plant ecology or ecosystem research. For more information and to apply, candidates should visit the provided application link.