• Master’s degree in a field relevant to the project’s topic, for example (but not limited to), remote sensing, geoinformatics, physics, geography, or forestry. Candidates who are close to completion of their master’s degree (with clear proof of progress and plan to complete the thesis within the first half of 2025) may also be considered.
• Good oral and written English and communication skills
• Experience in working with optical remote sensing data
• Experience in programming (e.g., Python, R, c++)
• Willingness and ability to participate in field campaigns in forests in Finland during summer 2025
• A driver’s licence that is valid in Finland

• Strong mathematical skills and interest in solving mathematical and physical problems
• Experience in applying physically-based and/or statistical models in interpretation of remote sensing data
• Prior experience in air- or spaceborne lidar remote sensing of forests

• The candidate will have an opportunity to work in an inspiring environment in an international team of world-leading researchers in optical remote sensing. The colleagues are supportive and represent all stages of academic career.
• The contract will be full-time and should start between 15th November 2024 and 1st January 2025. Later starting date may be considered for justifiable reasons if the applicant has otherwise excellent skills for the position.
• The recommended maximum duration of doctoral studies at Aalto University is four years. The contract will be first made until mid-term and will be renewed if the research and studies have progressed according to the plan. Note also that the applicant selected to the position must apply for, obtain, and accept the right to pursue doctoral studies at Aalto University within the probation period of 6 months.
• Currently, the starting gross salary for a doctoral researcher is around 2700€ per month, and it increases as the doctoral researcher progresses in the research and studies.
• Working hours are flexible. On-site work at the Aalto University campus as part of the Remote Sensing Research Team is highly encouraged, but occasional remote work is allowed. Presence in Finland for the duration of the contract is compulsory.
• The contract includes Aalto University occupational healthcare.
• Helsinki is safe, clean, and close to nature, with a high quality of life. English is spoken everywhere. For more information about living in Finland:
  https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto/for-international-staff
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• A motivation letter (max. 1 page), in which you describe your motivation and suitability for the position. Please also include your contact information and state your preferred starting date in the motivation letter.
• A Curriculum Vitae, including contact details of two referees.
• List of publications, including B.Sc. and M.Sc. theses as well as scientific publications if applicable. If the latest thesis has been written in other language than English, please include an English translation of the title and the abstract. The applicants are also encouraged to include links to their M.Sc. and B.Sc. theses if available.
• A copy of the M.Sc. degree certificate or equivalent. If the degree is still pending, then a plan for its completion must be provided.
• An official study transcript of your Master’s degree, listing all courses and grades.
• Other documents you wish to include to demonstrate your merits for the position (max. 3 pages).