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Doctoral researcher, Circular Materials Bioeconomy Network (CIMANET)

Helsinki

August 26, 2024


Doctoral Researchers for Circular Materials Bioeconomy Network: From Bio-based Resources to Advanced Materials (CIMANET)

The University of Helsinki is currently seeking to fill 64 three-year positions for doctoral researchers. These positions are part of a national initiative in doctoral education and are available within various doctoral education pilots. The appointments are set to commence on January 1, 2025.

As a doctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki, you will conduct your doctoral research as part of an international scientific community under the guidance of top researchers in your field.

Circular Materials Bioeconomy Network (CIMANET) network has opened 6 positions as part of an interdisciplinary doctoral education network to support the renewal of the bio-based industry through new sustainable materials and processes. It strengthens the knowledge base required to enhance the Finnish forest and bio-based industry with novel solutions. CIMANET consists of nine universities: Aalto University, Hanken School of Economics, LUT University, Tampere University, University of Helsinki, University of Jyväskylä, University of Oulu, University of Turku, and Åbo Akademi University. CIMANET operates in close collaboration with the industry, research organizations, as well as other stakeholders to create economic and societal impact by addressing the major challenges of our century: resource sufficiency, access to clean water, and climate change. CIMANET starts in 2024 and provides altogether 67 doctoral researchers funding for three years. Check out all the open positions at the CIMANET pilot website.

At University of Helsinki, we are looking for 4 doctoral researchers for 3-year doctoral positions to work on the following themes:

Department of Forest Sciences
  • End user and acceptability perspective in circular forest bioeconomy: cases new wood-based construction materials and medical applications
  • Future competitiveness in circular forest bioeconomy: policy and strategy perspective
Department of chemistry
  • Bio-based composites via spectroscopic tools and molecular level architecture
  • Bio-based composites via reactive extraction with Ionic Liquids

Suitable candidates have a background in:
  • Forestry or Business and Management is suitable for two topics affiliated.
  • Organic or polymer chemistry, or chemistry focused chemical engineering background is preferred for composite research.

Qualifications and Responsibilities
We are looking for motivated candidates who have demonstrated their capabilities in previous studies and are committed to completing their doctoral degree within the targeted three-year timeframe. Your responsibilities will include conducting research for your dissertation and completing the doctoral degree according to the curriculum of the doctoral program. Additionally, you may be involved in teaching and other duties, accounting for up to 5% of your annual working time.

We Offer:
  • Opportunity to work in an international, multidisciplinary research community
  • High-quality research infrastructure and support services
  • Comprehensive support for initiating and advancing your research
  • Competitive salary (starting salary typically 2,400–2,800 €/month, depending on the appointees’ qualifications and experience), along with benefits such as healthcare and other employee benefits
  • Assistance with integration into Finland and the University of Helsinki community

Application Process and Selection Criteria
In this call, applicants are expected to have a supervisor for their project. All applicants are required to have:
  • A research plan drawn up in collaboration with the supervisor
  • Supervision plan drawn up in collaboration with the supervisor
  • A study right for a doctoral degree awarded no earlier than 1.11.2023 OR a stage of studies that allows the candidate to be awarded a right to study for a doctoral degree during the probationary period, i.e. within six months of the start of employment

The selection process will consider:
  • Suitability of the research plan to the chosen pilot project
  • Quality and feasibility of the research plan within the three-year timeframe
  • Planned connections to the professional world and the significance of the position for the applicant's career after completing the doctoral degree
  • Feasibility of completing the dissertation within three years, as demonstrated in the supervision plan

Additionally, we expect from all applicants:
  • Commitment to three years of intensive and full-time work
  • Strong motivation and previous evidence of the ability to achieve results and complete the project on schedule
  • Creativity along with the ability for analytical and conceptual thinking, a determined and independent work approach, collegiality, the ability to engage in constructive collaboration with others, and inspire others
  • Fluent oral proficiency in English and the ability to write scientific texts in English
  • The appointed doctoral researchers are expected to reside in Finland, though temporary research visits abroad are possible. If relocating, employment can only begin after arriving in Finland.

In addition, there may be consortium-specific requirements or specifications, which are listed in the application instructions online.

Application Instructions and Deadline

Please review the application instructions carefully and submit your application no later than September 9.

Please note that as part of the selection process, we utilize an online competency assessment for all eligible applicants. Please ensure that you allocate approximately one hour between September 12 and September 16 (EEST) to complete the test.

The University of Helsinki is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our operations. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including different genders, linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and minority groups.

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