Doctoral Researcher, ADAPTINFA project

The University of Oulu is one of the largest multidisciplinary universities in Finland, with approximately 14 000 students and 3 000 employees.The strengths of the University are modern research and study environment and close cooperation with international research institutes, companies and the public sector.  The University of Oulu Graduate School provides the framework for high-quality, research-driven doctoral education at the University of Oulu, and training will take place within its multidisciplinary doctoral programmes.

We are now looking for

Doctoral Researcher

for the multidisciplinary ADAPTINFA (URBAN ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE ARCTIC: DATA- DRIVEN INTELLIGENCE APPROACH TO MULTIHAZARD MITIGATION) project funded by the Academy of Finland. The ADAPTINFA consortium is coordinated by Oulu Mining School of the University of Oulu. The other consortium partners are Geological Survey of Finland and Biomimetic and Intelligent Systems Research Unit of the University of Oulu.

Open position

The Doctoral researcher’s project includes working on integration of multidisciplinary geoscience data, namely, geophysical and petrophysical data related to freezing and thawing processes in soils and cryoseismic events, hydrological and remote sensing data, numerical hydrological and thermal stress modeling.

The doctoral research work is supervised jointly by Professor Elena Kozlovskaya (OMS) and Docent Jarkko Okkonen (Geological Survey of Finland).

Qualification requirements

We expect a highly motivated candidate with a master´s degree in geophysics, or in related subject. Master´s degree must have been completed by August 2022. The earliest starting date will be 01.10.2022.

The PhD position requires background and previous experience in geophysics and cryoseismology.  We expect and appreciate experience and understanding of soil freezing and thawing processes and their impacts on frost quake occurrence in cold climate environment. Experience in field work in cold conditions and ability to work with international research groups are also appreciated.

We expect excellent spoken and written English and Finnish language skills as they are needed to work in Finland and to communicate with multidiscliplinary international and domestic project partners. Experience in field work in cold climate areas are required, as research is related to climate change in the sub-Arctic (Boreal) and Arctic regions.

What we offer

-          Fully funded doctoral researcher position until December, 2024.

-          You will become a part of multidisciplinary research group including specialists in geophysics, hydrology, artificial intelligence and data science.

-          You will receive support not only from your team and supervisor, but also from university´s wide variety of support services, so that you can excel in your studies and research / work.

-          In addition to modern research facilities, we offer you personnel benefits such as occupational healthcare, sports, culture and wellness benefits.

-          Flexible working hours (1612 hours/year)

Salary

The salary for doctoral researcher is in accordance with the Finnish universities salary system (for teaching and research personnel) on a Doctoral Researcher level 2 – 4. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 50% of the job-specific component). Typical starting salary for a Doctoral Researcher is approximately 2400-2700€ per month (before taxes). A trial period of six months will be applied.

Other benefits

The successful candidate will receive full benefits provided by the University of Oulu to university employees, including free time corresponding to holidays and free occupational health care services. The successful candidate will receive also benefits provided by the Finnish government to residents, for example possibility to obtain access to the national healthcare system, tax benefits for employees with children and high-quality affordable childcare services.

How to apply

Applications, together with all relevant enclosures, should be submitted using the electronic application form by 31st of August 2022 at 23:59 (Finnish local time). The application should be written in English and include the following:

1)     A motivation letter (max. 2 pages) summarizing applicant’s professional experience and expertise and describing why applicant is interested in this position. Also, information on personal research interests, experience and career plans are valuable to provide here.

2)     Curriculum vitae (max. 4 pages) in accordance with the guidelines of the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity http://www.tenk.fi/en/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae

3)     List of publications (if applicable) based on the guidelines of the Academy of Finland List of publications - Academy of Finland (aka.fi)

4)     Certificates/Diplomas: Scanned copy of the original master`s degree certificate and transcript of records and, when necessary, official translations to Finnish or English

5)     Contact informationof two senior/experienced researchers who may be asked to give a statement on the candidate

Only applications containing all relevant appendices and submitted through e-recruitment system will be considered.
Top candidates will be invited to an on-site or remote interview.

Further information

Faculty of Technology, Oulu Mining School

Professor Elena Kozlovskaya, [email protected]
Geological Survey of Finland

Docent Jarkko Okkonen, [email protected]