Research Assistant (Sustainable and Responsible Food Province project)

21 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Tampere University

Research Field

Sociology » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Finland

Application Deadline

2 Apr 2024 - 20:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

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

Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational, and high-impact research and education. Our universities community has its competitive edges in technology, health, and society. www.tuni.fi/en

Research Centre for Knowledge, Science, Technology and Innovation Studies (TaSTI) at the Faculty of Social Sciences is a research unit conducting multidisciplinary research on the activities and dynamics of research communities, innovation environments and science and innovation policies.

The Innovation studies group of TaSTI will recruit a Research Assistant to work part-time (around 25-30%) in ongoing project “Ruokaprovinssi - The Sustainable and Responsible Food Province ”, funded by European Regional Development Fund. The position is conducive to concurrent university studies.

We are looking for applicants who are interested in sustainability and responsibility, food systems and their environmental and social impacts, as well as regional cooperation among different actors and stakeholders. 

Job Description

Research Assistant’s tasks include taking part in mapping of existing good practices of sustainability and responsibility work within food systems, both locally and globally, assisting in coordination of Tampere University’s participation in the Ruokaprovinssi project, communication and dissemination activities. All these will be conducted as a teamwork and thus an assistant will be closely integrated into the activities of the research group. 

Requirements 

To apply for this position, you need very good (C1 level) communication skills in both Finnish and English, a basic understanding of research methods, and interest in the sustainability of food systems. Good command of the common software programs is also needed. Organizational and dissemination skills are highly appreciated. This position is suitable for a university student on Bachelor’s or Master’s level. 

We offer

The position of the Research Assistant is an excellent chance of working in a highly committed small research group in a versatile, multidisciplinary environment. This is a somewhat different research position where academic and practical interests intertwine, and where one will likely see also practical impacts of the work done.

Research Assistant’s preferred work period would start as soon as possible (end of April), and last until the end of August 2025. The starting date can be negotiated. A trial period applies to all new employees. We are based in Tampere, in the city center campus.

The salary will be based on both the job demands and the employee's personal performance in accordance with the University Salary System . The position of Research Assistant is placed on the job demand level 1 (the demand level chart for the teaching and research staff). In addition, employees will receive a performance-based salary which for Research Assistants is based on their study credits. In this part time position the salary would be approximately between 500-700€/month.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, yearly sports and cultural benefit, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus and several restaurants and cafes on campus with staff discounts. Please read more about working at Tampere University .

How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (see the link below the add). The closing date for applications is 2 April 2024 (at 23.59 EEST, UTC+3). Please write your application and all accompanying documents in English.

The following documents must be attached (in PDF format) to the online application:

• CV (maximum 2 pages)
• Motivation letter (one page)
• Transcript of records

For more information, please contact

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Anna Martikainen, anna.ciechomska(at)tuni.fi 

Requirements

Research Field

Sociology

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Tampere University

Country

Finland

City

Tampere

Postal Code

33100

Street

Kalevantie 4

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/tampere-university/2024/research-assistant-sus…

Contact

City

Tampere

Website

https://www.tuni.fi/en

Postal Code

33100

STATUS: EXPIRED