Research Coordinator for the RESET Research Environment

19 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI

Research Field

Environmental science
Educational sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Finland

Application Deadline

9 Jun 2023 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

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

We invite applications for the position of RESEARCH COORDINATOR for a fixed term of five years to begin on 14 August 2023 or as agreed. The position is shared by three faculties at the University of Helsinki City Centre Campus.

The research coordinator will be responsible for collaboration between the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Faculty of Behavioural Sciences and the Faculty of Theology in the new multidisciplinary RESET research environment promoting just and sustainable solutions. Of the four themes encompassed by RESET, the City Centre Campus activities focus on the development of new, transdisciplinary research paradigms bringing together various forms of knowledge and highlighting issues of justice and sustainability ethics as well as hierarchies of knowledge production. The appointee will collaborate closely with the Helsinki Inequality Initiative (INEQ), the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS), Helsinki One Health (HOH) and the Helsinki Institute for Social Sciences and Humanities (HSSH).

In addition, the appointee will help develop and communicate on the research environment, liaise with researchers and research groups in the RESET network, and collaborate with relevant partners outside the University.

APPOINTMENT CRITERIA

The position requires an applicable doctoral degree, relevant work experience providing the necessary knowledge and skills, and experience in transdisciplinary collaboration. Other requirements include proficiency in English and IT skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer an attractive position in an inspiring, international and multidisciplinary environment. The appointee’s monthly salary will range from €4,200 to €4,600, depending on their qualifications and experience.

In addition, the University of Helsinki provides diverse staff benefits and opportunities, such as support for skills development and applications related to research projects, and library, fitness and wellbeing services. Read more about career opportunities and benefits online . There is a six-month trial period for the position.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are asked to submit a written application (max. two pages), their CV and their list of publications. Applications must be submitted through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on the link below. Current employees of the University of Helsinki must submit their applications through the SAP HR portal (https://msap.sap.helsinki.fi ). The application deadline is 9 June 2023.

The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants of any gender, linguistic or cultural background, or minority group.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further information about the position and the operating environment can be obtained from University Researcher Meri Kulmala, meri.kulmala(at)helsinki.fi, +358 50 448 4057, and Vice-Dean Timo Kaartinen, timo.kaartinen(at)helsinki.fi , +358 50 448 4238.

Resilient and Just Systems (RESET) is an inter- and transdisciplinary research environment that brings together the life sciences and social sciences to offer just and sustainable solutions that reinforce systemic resilience. It seeks solutions to complex and complicated global sustainability challenges and crises requiring new kinds of transdisciplinary cooperation. RESET encourages collaboration between the life and social sciences to develop new transdisciplinary research paradigms, thereby enhancing human, animal and environmental welfare and increasing equality and justice.

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine  manages RESET, which involves the faculties of biological and environmental sciences, agriculture and forestry, pharmacy, medicine, educational sciences, theology and social sciences, as well as Helsinki Institute of Life Science HiLIFE. The RESET activities are coordinated at the City Centre Campus by the Helsinki Inequality Initiative (INEQ) , a multidisciplinary network in inequality research.

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI

Country

Finland

City

Helsinki, Finland

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/340292/research-coordinato…

Contact

City

Helsinki, Finland

STATUS: EXPIRED