The Department of Geographical and Historical Studies at the University of Eastern Finland is seeking a highly motivated PhD researcher to investigate the impact of climate-driven changes on Arctic ecosystems, particularly in relation to recent outbreaks of the Common heath moth and the increasing dominance of crowberry in Lapland’s heath tundra. The project will focus on the interplay between browning and greening processes in these ecosystems, using advanced remote sensing techniques, drone imagery, and in-situ data collection. The successful candidate will apply machine learning, time series analysis, and species distribution models to study the dynamics of defoliation outbreaks.
The position, supervised by Assistant Professor Miguel Villoslada, is based at the Joensuu campus and offers a three-year contract, starting January 1, 2025. The salary follows the Finnish university salary system and is based on the stage of doctoral research and performance. The application deadline is November 10, 2024. For more information, visit here.