The Faculty of Science at the University of Turku invites applications for a fixed-term position of Project Researcher / Doctoral Researcher (48 months) in the Department of Geography and Geology, starting earliest on 1 November 2026 or as agreed.
The position is administratively located within the Department of Geography and Geology. The work will be carried out at the University of Turku, in close joint supervision and collaboration with the Departments of Biology and Biodiversity Sciences.
Short description of the position
We are seeking a Doctoral Researcher / Project Researcher to work on the newly funded Towards more Biodiverse and Efficient Logging and Defence Operations (BiodiLogDef) project, supported by Business Finland and the Digital Waters Flagship (DIWA).
The successful candidate will pursue doctoral research at the intersection of Earth observation, ecohydrology, and biodiversity sciences. The research focuses on two core themes:
- Developing indicators of forest biodiversity using novel remote sensing approaches.
- Evaluating how forest biodiversity affects hydrological processes at the catchment scale within the DIWA framework.
We welcome applicants with a background in environmental sciences, geography, data science, engineering, or related quantitative disciplines who are interested in pursuing doctoral studies in a vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment.
Further information and application
Please submit your application through the University of Turku’s recruitment system. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 23 October 2026 at 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki).
