Research Professor in Agro-Ecosystem Modelling

Luke is seeking a Research Professor in Agro-Ecosystem Modelling to foster the development of productive, sustainable and climate-resilient northern agriculture through plant and soil modelling.

Job description

The research professorship in agro-ecosystem modelling is focused on northern cropping systems. The role involves studying the interactions between genotype, environment, and management, assessing the resulting crop, crop yield and ecosystem responses, and integrating these findings into environmental impact assessments.

The work should foster the development of productive, sustainable and climate-resilient northern agriculture through plant and soil modelling, and serve application areas, such as assessments of different cropping systems, development of effective and multi-functional means for climate change adaptation and mitigation, and co-production of knowledge with stakeholders.

The research professor will contribute to the development and testing of various modelling tools that address the key processes in northern cropping systems. The modelling should integrate diverse empirical data types and sources and support novel model-data fusion approaches that enhance our understanding of the key ecosystem processes.

The research professor is expected to actively develop the strategic orientation of ambitious research projects, lead the development of large-scale international project entities, build and scientifically lead a strong research group in the field of the professorship, secure long-term broad-based external funding, interact with relevant national and international stakeholders, and promote the application and dissemination of research results.

The workplace is in Jokioinen, Helsinki, Oulu or Turku.

Our expectations of the applicant

The research professor (tenure track: associate or full professor) should have a doctoral degree in a relevant field, such as agronomy, applied ecology, environmental or systems sciences. The key competence