Postdoctoral researcher - market development for circular solutions

A circular economy transformation requires market changes supporting competitiveness of circular solutions. The Finnish Environment Institute is looking for a postdoctoral researcher in market development for circular solutions for a 3-year position.

The postdoctoral researcher explores the state, development possibilities and hindrances related to markets for circular solutions. The work focuses on the opportunities of the EU and national level policies to steer market reorganization, the value creation strategies of companies, and consumer preferences. The postdoctoral researcher integrates economic modelling with policy and organization analysis to examine the economic, environmental and societal impacts of market reorganization. Key tasks of the postdoctoral researcher involve implementation of the specific postdoctoral research project as well as participation in the existing Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) projects with economic modelling focus and applying for new research funding.

This postdoc position is part of Postdoctoral Programme for Research Institutes. The Programme has been granted 40 million euros in funding based on the Finnish government's multi-annual research and development (R&D) funding plan. This funding enables recruitment of 85 PhD-level experts to 12 Finnish government research institutes between 2025 and 2028. The aim of the Programme is to strengthen RDI competence in areas important to society. Postdoctoral researcher will conduct goal-oriented high-level research at the interface between the academic community, industry and administration. The Programme supports postdoctoral researcher’s networking and mobility between sectors.

The task will be positioned to the Circular economy solutions unit at Syke. Syke maintains offices in Helsinki, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, and Oulu, providing flexibility for the location of this role. You can express your wish concerning the office location. We work in an open space office and activity-based environment, but flexible remote working is our working standard today.

Our expectations of the applicant

A successful applicant will have a doctoral degree in economics and/or social sciences or other relevant field. The applicant should have experience in economic analysis of market development, as well as integration of different research approaches, such as economic modelling and policy analysis. Theoretical and/or practical understanding of circular solutions and policies to promote circular economy will be considered an asset. As an advantage, we consider also broad collaboration networks and skills of managing and implementing societally impactful interdisciplinary research.

A postdoc level researcher has completed a PhD within the past 10 years and has a minimum of 5 years of research work experience (including prior to completing the PhD and after it). They have strong knowledge of research methods in their own field and capacity to work as independent scientist, in co-operation with the research community.

A person who has received permission to defend their dissertation before submitting the application can also be selected for the position. This postdoc position can be filled by a junior researcher who has recently completed a doctorate degree, or a more experienced researcher who has already conducted independent research work, e.g. via leading small projects. A person's experience affects the determination of salary.

Personal qualities required for the role include an ability to work in interdisciplinary teams and in an applied research context. Presenting and networking capabilities are valued as well as various project management and teamworking skills.

Excellent English skills are needed.

Language skills needed in the position

• English
  • Speaking: Excellent
  • Writing: Excellent
  • Understanding: Excellent

We offer youSyke has a culture that supports learning and offers the opportunity for versatile competence development. We have flexible working hours and flexible remote working practices in Finland. In addition to a collective ways of doing research and supervision from the manager. We offer sports and culture benefits, a subsidised lunch in contract canteens and comprehensive occupational health care.

Contact Information

Annukka Berg
Group manager, Circular economy solutions unit, Policy and consumption group
+358 50 348 0919
annukka.berg@syke.fi

(Available at November 6th 12.30-14, November 13th 14.30-16 and November 20th 12.30-14)

How to apply

Primarily, we request applicants to submit their applications electronically via the Valtiolle.fi service. However, you can also apply for this job by delivering your application to the Registry Office’s postal address. Both the application and the envelope must feature the ID number of the position applied for. The letter must be delivered by the end of the application period.

Organisation

The Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) supports the building of a sustainable society with research, information, and services. We bear global responsibility and ambitiously seek to make an impact. Our objective is sustainability transformation! The society needs immediate decisions to build a better world fairly and cross-generationally. We offer our expertise for this change.

We are working to stop biodiversity loss and climate change. We promote a sustainable circular economy and urban structure, as well as a good state of the seas and inland waters. Our search for new, research-based solutions is creative and enthusiastic. We value constructive teamwork and the diversity of our work community: we invest in equality. Syke is a state research institute with 700 experts and researchers working in Helsinki, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, and Oulu. Our research is largely funded through competitive research funding instruments.

Location
Oulu, Helsinki, Joensuu, Jyväskylä