Research Funding Advisor

Are you interested in working at the interface of research and research services and developing related services and processes that support research? We are now looking for a research funding advisor to a position that has emphasis on international research funding.

About the position

As a research funding advisor, you are responsible for the research funding services for medical, health and life sciences at the Meilahti campus of University of Helsinki, as part of campus service team. You will activate researchers in applying for funding, develop service processes supporting research funding, liaise with research funders and give support and advice the researchers to improve the quality of funding applications. You will also take care of communication and training in matters pertaining to research funding. In addition, you will support the leadership of faculties/units in applying for research funding and participate in the preparation of research funding strategies.

Your work will mainly locate on the Meilahti campus. The position will be offered for a fixed term between 11/2022 – 12/2024, or as agreed. Research funding advisor´s starting salary will range from 3800 to 4100 €/month, depending on the experience and expertise of the appointee.

About you

You have strong interpersonal and presentation skills, and you get easily along with various type of people. At the same time, you work in independent, systematic way and show initiative.  You lead yourself in a goal-oriented manner and you have a solution-focused mindset of service.

You have a higher education degree, preferably on one of the fields of the campus. We value a doctoral degree, extensive knowledge of universities and research funders, experience in administrative and service positions, and good IT skills. In our international environment, you communicate with excellent oral and written proficiency in English. Proficiency in Finnish will be considered as an asset.

Why working with us?

You will get an opportunity to work with the support of an inspiring team with excellent team spirit. In our versatile tasks, you get to challenge yourself, learn new and get to know unique working environment. Your work will have impact on enabling the researchers at the university to do high-level research for a better future. The well-being of the employees is important for us, and we take care of it by offering flexible working hours, occupational health care, and excellent sport facilities. In your work, you will be supported by the competent and diverse team of experts at the research services, as well as the whole community of university services.

Interested?

Please submit your application through our recruitment system by Monday 10 October 2022. We aim at completing the hiring process as soon as possible.

Want to hear more about the position? Please do not hesitate to contact Head of Research Funding Services Jukka Reivinen, +358 50 431 6973 (not available before 27.9.), Research Funding Specialist Iiro Hämäläinen +358 50 416 0455 and Grant Coach Katja Ritari +358 50 556 0332 (not available 26.-29.9.).

University Services at the University of Helsinki enables our international academic community to focus on its core duties: research, teaching, studying and public engagement.

As part of University Services, the Research Services sector concentrates on supporting the University’s internationally high-quality research and its prerequisites, doctoral education, and the impact and usability of research.

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