Doctoral Candidate (PhD) in Plant Community Ecology

University of Helsinki

Posted: 18 August 2026 - Helsinki, Finland

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The Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Helsinki is seeking a Doctoral Candidate for a position within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network ReDiLEEP. This role involves researching response diversity in boreal forest and tundra ecosystems, focusing on metrics that explain and predict the stability of plant communities. The successful candidate will conduct independent research, co-design experiments, and contribute to scientific discussions within the research group. The position offers a full-time, 36-month contract with opportunities for international collaboration and training in various ecological methods.

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  • Role: doctoral candidate
  • Employment type: full time
  • Research field: Ecology
  • Research topic: Plant Community Ecology
  • Language: English
  • Application deadline: 18 September 2026