Eight GSForest PhD student (Early Stage Researcher) positions for 2012-2015

The Finnish Doctoral Programme in Forest Sciences (GSForest; network partners: University of Eastern Finland , University of Helsinki , University of Oulu and Finnish Forest Research Institute) invites applications for 8 PhD student positions. The fixed-term positions can be filled for a maximum of four years as from January 1, 2012 or as agreed, depending on the phase of the studies and the proposed time schedule of the applicant. It is also possible to apply for the positions with combined funding of the salary (part of the monthly salary is obtained from other sources; e.g. from a business host, a research institute or the supervisor's project).

A suitable applicant will have an MSc or licentiate degree and she or he is/will be a PhD student at one of the participating universities: University of Eastern Finland (School of Forest Sciences , Department of Biology, Department of Environmental Science), University of Helsinki (Department of Forest Sciences) or University of Oulu (Department of Biology). Fluent spoken and written English language skills are expected. The applicant should have a research topic that fits in the profile of the doctoral programme and the applicant is expected to complete the doctoral thesis as a member of the supervisor's research team. GSForest does not provide funding for the students' research expenses, thus the applicants should have supplementary funding for their research (e.g. courses, conferences, laboratory work, field work).

Depending on the phase of the doctoral studies, the salary will be based on levels 1-4 of the job requirement level chart for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the PhD students will be paid a salary component based on their personal performance. The PhD students will be employed by their home university and the salary will be determined by the employer.

Application form with instructions
Read also: Applicant evaluation form in Finnish OR in English

The original and ten copies (1+10) of the application and appendices in English must be sent or delivered to the Registry office of the University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu Campus (street address: Yliopistokatu 2, Aurora building ), P.O.Box 111, 80101 Joensuu or Kuopio Campus (street address: Yliopistonranta 1 E, Snellmania Building), P.O. Box 1627, 70211 Kuopio.

The deadline for the application is September 30, 2011 at 3:00 pm Finnish time. The application documents will not be returned.

Further information: GSForest Coordinator Aija Ryyppö, e-mail gs-forest@uef.fi or tel. +358 13 251 4091.