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Postdoctoral Researcher in Ecology and Genetics University of Oulu in Finland

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Postdoc

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Ecology

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Research Council of Finland-funded postdoctoral position; fixed-term for two years with starting gross salary approximately 3900-4300 EUR per month before taxes.

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Nov 15, 2026

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Finland

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University of Oulu

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Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
Biodiversity
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Plant Ecology
Grassland Management
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About this position

This postdoctoral position is based in the Global Change and Biotic Interactions Ecology group at the University of Oulu and is part of the Research Council of Finland-funded project “Mechanisms of Plant Biodiversity Change”. The project is led by Prof. Anu Eskelinen and focuses on understanding why plant biodiversity changes unevenly across space and in response to global change.

The successful researcher will work on questions about the mechanisms shaping plant community change, including the roles of spatial context, dispersal through time and space, biotic interactions such as competition and herbivory, and intraspecific trait change. The project aims to build a more holistic understanding of plant biodiversity change in the Anthropocene, asking how, why, and where biodiversity changes in response to drivers such as climate warming and nutrient enrichment.

The postdoctoral researcher will collaborate with the project leader and other researchers to analyze existing data from long-term global change experiments and turn those results into manuscripts for high-impact international journals. The data sources include the eDiValo experiment on light and plant community diversity and a long-term tundra experiment manipulating temperature, grazing, and nutrients. There is also some possibility for experimental fieldwork, but the position is primarily data-driven and focused on existing long-term datasets.

The role sits within an active ecology research environment in Oulu and involves interaction with an international network of collaborators, including researchers at the University of Utrecht, iDiv in Germany, and the University of Helsinki. The postholder may also participate in research visits, teaching, co-supervision of students, proposal development, administrative tasks, and international conferences.

Overall, this is a research-intensive position in plant community ecology and global change ecology with strong links to long-term experiments, biodiversity dynamics, and collaborative international research.

Funding details

Research Council of Finland-funded postdoctoral position; fixed-term for two years with starting gross salary approximately 3900-4300 EUR per month before taxes.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD in plant community ecology or an equivalent field obtained within the past 10 years. They should demonstrate the ability to independently prepare high-impact manuscripts for international journals, have experience and knowledge in plant biodiversity research, experimental research, global change research, trait-based plant ecology, or a combination of these, and possess strong statistical, data exploration, data management, and R skills. Knowledge of grassland ecosystems such as temperate or tundra systems is required. The role also requires the ability to work independently, open-mindedness, curiosity, strong motivation and enthusiasm for research, excellent written and spoken English, and good communication and teamwork skills.

How to apply

Apply through the University of Oulu recruitment system by 15 November 2026 at 23:59 Finnish local time. Submit an English motivation letter, CV, list of publications, and contact information for two senior or experienced researchers who can provide statements. Shortlisted candidates may be asked for diplomas and references.

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