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University of Eastern Finland

PhD Positions in Chemical Ecology and Plant Eco-Physiology at University of Eastern Finland University of Eastern Finland in Finland

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PhD

Field of study

Biochemistry

Funding

The positions are fully funded for a fixed term from 1 April 2026 to 31 December 2028. The salary is determined according to the Finnish university salary system, starting at approximately EUR 2,650 – 2,785 per month. The positions include university staff benefits such as occupational health care, staff training, and sports services.

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Expired

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University of Eastern Finland

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Keywords

Biochemistry
Chemistry
Ecology
Environmental Science
Plant Biology
Biology
Entomology
Forestry
Plant Physiology
Chemical Ecology

About this position

The University of Eastern Finland is offering two fully funded Doctoral Researcher (PhD Student) positions in the field of Chemical Ecology and Plant Eco-Physiology at the Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Kuopio campus. The research will be conducted within the Environmental Ecology Research Group and the Centre of Excellence in Anthropocenic Chemical Ecology of Forests (ACE-Forest), funded by the Research Council of Finland. The projects focus on plant interactions, ecology, and physiology, with Position 1 emphasizing plant-plant interactions in mature trees and Position 2 focusing on the impact of climate change and pollution on tritrophic interactions in boreal forests.

Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Ecology, Forestry, Environmental Science, Entomology, or Plant Sciences, and demonstrate a good command of English. Additional advantages include experience with analytical chemistry techniques (GC-MS, PTR-MS), statistical analysis (SPSS or R), fieldwork, and insect olfactometry, depending on the position. The positions are fixed-term from 1 April 2026 to 31 December 2028, with a starting salary of approximately EUR 2,650 – 2,785 per month and comprehensive staff benefits.

To apply, candidates must submit an electronic application with supporting documents, including a CV, list of publications, degree certificates, transcripts, motivation letter, and proof of language proficiency. The deadline for applications is 2 March 2026, 23:59 Finnish time. For further information, contact Professor James Blande (Position 1) or Senior Researcher Delia Pinto (Position 2) at the University of Eastern Finland.

Funding details

The positions are fully funded for a fixed term from 1 April 2026 to 31 December 2028. The salary is determined according to the Finnish university salary system, starting at approximately EUR 2,650 – 2,785 per month. The positions include university staff benefits such as occupational health care, staff training, and sports services.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Ecology, Forestry, Environmental Science, Entomology, or Plant Sciences, or an equivalent qualification that provides eligibility for postgraduate studies. A good command of written and spoken English is required. For Position 1, experience with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry or proton transfer reaction mass spectrometry, statistical analysis (SPSS or R), a driving license, willingness to work at height, and competence in Finnish are advantageous. For Position 2, experience with biogenic volatile organic compound analysis, insect olfactometry, and statistical analysis are advantageous. Applicants must meet the requirements by the application deadline.

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Research Interests

Entomology

Environmental Chemistry

Plant Biology

Plant-animal Interactions

Molecular Ecology