Project Researcher, Regional Studies (BETH)

27 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Vaasa

Research Field

Cultural studies » Regional studies
Geography » Human geography

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Finland

Application Deadline

28 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

The ANNUAL working time is 1612 hours.

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The University of Vaasa creates an inspiring environment for meaningful work as part of a thriving and diverse university community. Our open-minded, multidisciplinary research responds to the challenges of our time and creates a more responsible future. Our internationally respected education gives students the skills and attitude to change tomorrow. The core of our university is made up of high-level expertise in business sciences, technology, and administration and communication sciences. Science-specific research is complemented by our phenomenon-oriented research platforms.

We are now inviting applications for the position of Project Researcher. The position is for a fixed term with a starting date in August-September 2024 as agreed and ending in August 2026. The position is located in the School of Management in the subject of Regional Studies. The location of the position is Vaasa, however partial remote working is possible. 

Your Role

You will be working as a Project Researcher in an academy project “Being(s) There(s): Geographies of Knowledge Creation Processes in Extended Spaces and Times“(2022-2026).

In this project, we conduct international pioneering research with the leading scholars of the topic. We analyse the new geographies of knowledge creation that are developed due to new technologies, and answer: how knowledge is created, shared, and mobilized through telepresence robots, holograms, virtual avatars, and virtual realities. Research applies mainly qualitative methods, such as interviews, observation and diaries, as well as surveys. Project researcher’s tasks include an international visit of 1-2 months in a leading research group in the topic, and participation in international conferences. You can read the summary of the research project here .

Your tasks as a Project Researcher are:

• Research work and publishing research as part of a research team
• Some tasks related to teaching and supervision of theses
• Some administrative tasks

The position is research-oriented. The research profile and activities of the position is located in the School of Management and is connected to the Public Policy and Governance  research group. The research group brings together researchers from regional studies, public management, public law, and social and health care administration, to examine questions related to the nature and change of public activity. The person selected for the position will also have an opportunity to collaborate with the University’s multidisciplinary research platforms InnoLab  and Digital Economy . Work may include other tasks to be agreed upon separately. As a member of the research group, you also participate in the acquisition of supplementary research funding.

The annual working time is 1612 hours based on the general collective agreement for universities. More detailed task description is agreed in the Annual Work Plan.

Requirements

As a Project Researcher you are required to have a master's degree in a relevant field, and the skills and abilities required for the position. A doctoral student who has completed a master's degree and is finishing doctoral dissertation, for example, can be selected for the position of Project Researcher. A researcher who has already completed doctoral dissertation can also be selected for the position, in which case the title will be Postdoctoral Researcher.

Excellent analytical skills, academic writing skills, and communication skills are highly advantageous for your candidature. A proven track record to conduct successfully empirical research (for example, interviews, ethnography) and research collaboration in the topic of the research project is considered an advantage. We also consider work experience in similar tasks of research projects, experience in high-quality journal publications, conferences, and overall experience of working in research projects as an advantage. The following experience are considered an advantage: Knowledge of qualitative methods (especially interviews, survey, observation), competence in innovation-, knowledge creation-, and/or creativity-related research; competence of social scientific research of technologies and/or posthuman methodology, and competence in research fields of human geography and/or regional studies.

From the selected person, we expect the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You are ready to share your knowledge with your colleagues and develop yourself as a researcher.

Fluent written and spoken English language skills are mandatory in the position. Finnish language skills are also seen beneficial in the position. Read more about the selection process and language guidelines .

We offer

You will have the support of the experts of our international research group. In this versatile task, there is also room to develop your skills. Join us in our knowledgeable and friendly team!

We promote the overall well-being of our employees at work by, among other things, offering fitness and cultural benefits, extensive occupational health care services, and versatile opportunities for continuous learning. Flexible working time arrangements and the possibility of partial remote work also support the balance of work and free time.

The salary is based on both the job requirement and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System (YPJ). The salary for a Project Researcher is based on demand levels 2-4 (approximately 2225-2775 euros/month) and level 5 (approximately 3213 euros/month) for a Postdoctoral Researcher. An additional personal salary component is paid based on work performance. 

The 5,000 students and 600 employees of the University of Vaasa thrive on the most beautiful campus in Finland, at the seaside. The campus has numerous meeting places and modern workspaces for both staff and students. Our university community is international: we come from over 80 countries. Read more about us: https://www.uwasa.fi/en/open-positions

Applications:

To apply for the position, please use our online application system (www.uwasa.fi/openings ). The application, including annexes, has to be in our online application database by midnight April 28, 2024 (EEST). Please note! In order for us to process your application, please ensure that you fill in the fields of the application form thoroughly.

The application should include the following annexes in Finnish or English:

• CV. Use of CV template  is required.
• List of Publication
• 1-page cover letter explaining your interest in and knowledge from the research field

Further information

Further information about the position:

• Associate Professor, Johanna Hautala, Tel. +358 29 449 8369, E-mail: firstname.lastname(a)uwasa.fi

Inquiries about the online application system: careers(a)uwasa.fi

This job posting is also available in Finnish: Avoimet työpaikat - uva.rekrytointi.com

The employment is subject to a probationary period.

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The University of Vaasa is located on the West coast of Finland at the heart of Northern Europe’s largest energy and environment business cluster. The University of Vaasa is well positioned to interact actively with the surrounding society – internationally, nationally and regionally. Our community includes 5,000 students and 600 employees from 80 countries. As an employer, we focus on employee well-being at work by providing extensive occupational health care, flexible working time arrangements and opportunities for competence development. We have been awarded the HR Excellence in Research recognition. Read more about Working at the University | University of Vaasa (uwasa.fi)  

Also find out about the University of Vaasa's international rankings and accreditations, as well as research evaluation: https://www.uwasa.fi/en/university/rankings-accreditations-and-evaluations

Requirements

Research Field

Cultural studies » Regional studies

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Cultural studies » Regional studies

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Geography » Human geography

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Geography » Human geography

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Vaasa

Country

Finland

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://uwasa.fi/openings

Contact

City

Vaasa

Website

https://www.uwasa.fi

Street

P.O. Box 700

Postal Code

FI-65101

STATUS: EXPIRED