Doctoral Researcher in Butterfly Ecology and Climate Change across Europe

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 invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher position focused on how butterflies respond to climate change across Europe. This role is part of the THERMOTRAIT project, involving field ecology, biodiversity monitoring, and ecological modeling. The successful candidate will develop skills in international fieldwork and data analysis, contributing to a PhD thesis. The position is fully funded until August 2030, with a gross monthly salary starting at approximately EUR 2,600. Applications are due by September 30, 2026.

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  • Role: doctoral researcher,phd student
  • Employment type: full time
  • Research field: Ecology
  • Research topic: Butterfly Ecology and Climate Change
  • Language: English
  • Start date: 11 January 2027
  • Application deadline: 30 September 2026