Research Engineer in Forests, resilience and climate change - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The appointee will collaborate in developing a framework for spatial and temporal evaluation of forest resilience under future changes in hydro-climate and increasing frequency, severity, and duration of ecological droughts while taking into all pertinent aspects (e.g., social, political, environmental). This framework will facilitate the identification of areas within forests that are most vulnerable to degradation and will provide information on strategies to enhance their resilience. The proposed framework will be implemented in case studies to investigate the current status of different forest ecosystems and the potential outcomes of different management scenarios that aim at enhancing the resilience.  It is essential for the applicant to have solid theoretical and applied background in resilience concepts, Multi-criteria-decision-making (MCDM) approaches, and group decision-making frameworks.

The candidate is expected to contribute to the production of high-quality scientific papers, suitable for publication in high profile journals and presentations at national and international conferences.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Professional development through involvement in multiple ongoing research project and collaboration with an extensive network of mentors
• A safe and inclusive work environment and research group
• The possibility to pursue creative research ideas and pathways towards achieving the overall goals

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Qualifications

Requirements

• An MSc degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last four years prior to the application deadline (With some exceptions for special reasons such as periods of sick or parental leave, kindly indicate if such reason exists in your résumé).
• Strong analytical skills with experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Experience or at least affinity in resilience concepts, developing resilience frameworks, MCDM, and group decision-making frameworks.
• A strong foundation in at least one common high-level programming language (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB).
• Skills and experience in machine learning
• A publication track record that clearly reflects the ability to conduct and publish research in the relevant field.
• An excellent command of written and spoken English since it is essential for the daily work.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with Social Network Analysis (SNA) and Stakeholder Analysis (SA)
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender

As a person you have:

• the ability work independently and collaboratively in a research team
• strong analytical skills

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage.

To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply for this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

The application must include:

1. CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
2. Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
3. Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.

About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 12 months with access according to agreement.

Other information

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