PhD Opportunity in Forest-Based Bioeconomy, Forest Inventory, Ecosystem Modelling, and Novel Forest Products University of Eastern Finland in Finland

PhD opportunity at the University of Eastern Finland in the Doctoral Programme for Advancing Forest-Based Bioeconomy (DP-FOBI). This is an MSCA-funded doctoral programme recruiting 15 doctoral candidates for 48 months of full-time employment.

The programme is designed for early-stage researchers interested in an international, interdisciplinary, and intersectoral research environment. The three main research areas are:

- Forest inventory and ecosystem modelling
- Novel forest-based products
- Market behaviour in bioeconomy

Relevant academic backgrounds include forestry, ecology, environmental science, geoinformatics, modelling, data science, forest products, chemistry, biotechnology, law, business, marketing, communication, linguistics, and environmental humanities.

The programme emphasizes structured doctoral training, secondments and short visits to academic and non-academic partners, and access to the UEF Forests and Bioeconomy Research Community. It also highlights a strong commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.

Funding: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions COFUND doctoral programme; 48 months of full-time employment. No stipend amount is stated in the post.

Eligibility: Applicants must meet MSCA eligibility criteria and international mobility requirements. Candidates should carefully review the specific PhD projects, eligibility requirements, and application templates before applying.

Application window: June 11 to August 10, 2026. An applicant webinar is scheduled for June 24, 2026 at 1 pm EEST.

How to apply: Visit the programme page, read the project descriptions and application guidelines, prepare the required documents, and submit your application within the call period.