Postdoctoral Researcher in Biodiversity Science
Explore how species co-occurrence patterns shift with global change using long-term ecological datasets in Finland.
Best for:Best for postdoctoral researchers with a PhD in ecology, biostatistics, or a related field, skilled in large-scale biodiversity data analysis and statistical modeling.
Overview
This postdoctoral position at the University of Helsinki’s Research Centre for Ecological Change (REC) focuses on analyzing long-term biodiversity datasets to understand how environmental changes drive shifts in species interactions and assemblages. The successful candidate will contribute to developing research questions on temporal and spatial occurrence shifts, leveraging unique Finnish datasets and advanced statistical methodologies. The role is collaborative, requiring strong analytical skills, independence, and excellent communication abilities. The position is funded by the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation and offers a competitive salary with performance-based components.
What you'll do
- Analyze large and complex biodiversity datasets to assess how species co-occurrence patterns shift with global change.
- Develop and contribute to research questions focused on temporal and spatial occurrence shifts in species assemblages.
- Apply advanced statistical methodologies, including joint species distribution modeling, to interpret ecological data.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team at the Research Centre for Ecological Change (REC).
- Conceive, execute, and complete independent research projects while maintaining excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Present research findings to the team and broader academic community.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in ecology, biostatistics, or a related field, completed by the start of employment.
Language: English; proficiency sufficient for academic research and communication.
Instruction: English
Publications: Documented by first-authored papers.
- Strong conceptual and statistical skills in ecological data analysis.
- Experience working with large and complex biodiversity datasets.
- Proficiency in advanced statistical modeling techniques, including joint species distribution modeling.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as evidenced by first-authored publications.
- Ability to analyze diverse field-collected biodiversity data sets.
- Independence, creativity, and solution-oriented mindset.
- PhD in ecology, biostatistics, or a related field completed by the start of employment.
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-19 (Europe/Helsinki)
Submit a single PDF file containing a motivational letter (max 1 page), CV (max 2 pages), list of publications, and contact information for two references. External applicants must use the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the ‘Apply Now’ button. Employees of the University of Helsinki should use the employee login.
- Motivational letter (max 1 page)
- CV (max 2 pages)
- List of publications
- Contact information of two reference providers
Contact
Tomas Roslin and Jarno Vanhatalo· Professors and Supervisors
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