The Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies, Department of Geographical and Historical Studies

Research theme: Multisource approach for mapping canopy and habitat composition in boreal forests

The University of Eastern Finland invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher position (4 years) in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions COFUND Doctoral Programme for Advancing Forest-Based Bioeconomy (DP-FOBI ). The position is based on Joensuu campus, and it is expected to begin no later than 1 April 2027. Applications must be submitted no later than 10 August 2026.

The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) is the most multidisciplinary university in Finland. Our university employs approximately 3,200 employees, and our community includes approximately 17,000 degree students and 16,000 adult education students. Our campuses are located in Joensuu and Kuopio. We represent the worlds cutting edge of research in many fields and produce research-based knowledge, which is made openly available to benefit everyone.