Doctoral Candidate
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Helsinki, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 23% higher. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€2,080–€5,000). The listed pay band (€4,100–€4,600) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 3028 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Doctoral Candidate | €3,800/per month | €3,800/per month | €3,800/per month |
| All roles in Helsinki, Finland | €2,080/per month | €2,928/per month | €5,000/per month |
| From job ad (Intern) | €4,100/per month | €4,350/per month | €4,600/per month |
Lead with the concrete role and responsibilities as described in the posting text: This Doctoral Candidate will contribute toward ReDiLEEP goals by investigating response diversity in boreal forest and tundra ecosystems, focusing on evaluating the capacity of different response diversity metrics to explain and predict temporal stability of plant communities. The candidate will be based at the Northern Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning research group led by Dr. Elina Kaarlejärvi at the Viikki Campus in Helsinki, Finland. Responsibilities include conducting doctoral studies and independent research toward a PhD, familiarising with relevant literature, co-design and run greenhouse mesocosm experiments, data analysis and writing scientific articles, and participating in network training and secondments. The position requires a Master’s degree in ecology or a closely related field and English proficiency. The project includes 4 months of planned secondments (CSIC and Cardiff University) and a 36-month duration.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Conduct doctoral studies and independent research toward a PhD within 3 years
- Become familiar with literature on functional traits, response diversity and community stability
- Co-design and run greenhouse mesocosm experiments
- Analyze data and publish scientific articles linking response diversity to community stability
- Work according to the agreed research plan
- Participate in ReDiLEEP network training, secondments, dissemination and cohort activities
Requirements
- Master’s degree in ecology or closely related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
Masters
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