Forest ecosystem modeler

Are you educated in forestry or environmental systems and want to contribute to improving forest biodiversity? We are now looking for a modeler that can specialize in the Heureka forestry decision support system, that will work with modelling of biodiversity. What we do today in the forest is important for the nature and the future!
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Safeguarding and also enhancing biodiversity is a key priority for Stora Enso. To reach the goal of Net Positive Impact on biodiversity, intensified actions to develop biodiversity need to be taken now. Biodiversity development in northern managed forests today rests mainly on measures continuously taken since the 1990s. This is not sufficient, and Stora Enso is now taking additional actions. To make the right decisions in the near future on such actions, we need to know also more about the potential long-term effects on biodiversity. Therefore, we are engaged in biodiversity modelling.
At this point we see a need to add to our team a person with focus on modelling features of forests’ biodiversity with the Heureka forestry decision support system. You will be a key person that will develop and be responsible for the practical development of applying Heureka to biodiversity issues. Output from the Heureka model will be used, for instance, in connection to R-based models on selected species. Results will provide quantitative and qualitative biodiversity input to the internal decision making as well as to external communications. Our team is building the capacity to model how habitats suitable for different species will develop over time and how an increased abundance of nature value elements, due to targeted biodiversity actions in the forest, can positively influence the development of habitats. In this role you will be part of team focused on improving biodiversity practices across our Forest Division. You will cooperate closely with Stora Enso’s Sustainability teams, but also externally with universities and research institutes.
Your location will be either Sweden or Finland and welcome applicants independent of location as we have a well organised environment for hybrid working. You will be working in Forest Division and report to VP Sustainable Forest Management.
Who are we looking for?
We invite applicants with interest and perhaps also basic competence in the Heureka forestry decision support system. There are also other similar systems and we also welcome applicants with such experience with an interest to learn the Heureka system. Your proficiency is based on a degree in forestry, systems thinking, sustainability, or another relevant area. As a person you have mathematical skills and are good at logical thinking. You preferably have some demonstrated skills in forest modelling. General knowledge of forest management and biodiversity is an advantage. You are a good communicator with negotiation skills and communicate fluently in English. Swedish and Finnish language knowledge is an asset.
What we offer
By joining us, you will be part of our diverse working culture supporting you to explore new perspectives and develop professionally. You will contribute towards a more sustainable world, as we believe that anything made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. To keep you going safely, we support your physical and mental wellbeing.
How can you apply for this role?
You can only submit your application to us by using our recruitment tool. As we are assessing our candidates on an ongoing basis, we hope to hear from you as soon as possible but latest by January 10th 2023.
Depending on the role, we might invite you to a video interview and/or aptitude tests. Also, our recruitment process could include pre-employment actions such as background, reference and health checks as well as a drug test. If you would like to learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career website.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Recruitment Specialist Matilda Bernthson, Matilda.bernthson@storaenso.com. She is happy to help you!
Welcome to work in the renewable materials company!
Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, wooden construction and paper, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. We employ approximately 22,000 people.
We believe diversity strengthens our competitiveness and contributes to better decision-making. Diverse working teams help us to explore different perspectives and challenge our way of thinking. We work actively to increase diversity in the workplace and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Stora Enso is an equal opportunity employer and follows non-discriminatory practices.
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