9 Mar 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
University of Oulu- Research Field
Computer science » Informatics
Computer science » Other
Environmental science » Other- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Finland- Application Deadline
21 Mar 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Permanent- 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
Oulun yliopisto on monitieteinen, kansainvälisesti toimiva tiedeyliopisto. Tuotamme uutta tietoa ja ratkaisuja kestävämmän tulevaisuuden rakentamiseksi sekä koulutamme osaajia muuttuvaan maailmaan. Tarjoamme sinulle työympäristön, jossa sinuun luotetaan ja jossa voit hyödyntää osaamistasi, kehittää itseäsi ja tehdä työtä, jolla on merkitystä. Meitä yliopistolaisia on noin 17 000. Tervetuloa joukkoomme muuttamaan maailmaa!
We are now looking for
Research technician
to join Oulanka research station for a permanent position.
Oulanka research station is a regional unit of the University of Oulu and its main roles are to facilitate high-level research and university teaching. The station is situated in the middle of Oulanka national park, a region very rich in spectacular nature sites – a rare opportunity to work in the middle of most beautiful nature! Although Oulanka has a focus and strong history on natural sciences and environmental engineering, the station is open to all kinds of research, also multidisciplinary and arts.
About the job
- In the position of research technician you would contribute mainly to facilitating field research activities at Oulanka with some additional related field work in Greenland. There would be a strong focus on maintenance, installation, calibration of ICOS type eddy-covariance gas exchange equipment, energy balance measurement instruments, the accompanying sensors, loggers, and other equipment.
- You would also do data mining and data refining from the above types of instruments
What we offer?
- We offer you an interesting and versatile position in the field of environmental research and the possibility to work with Oulanka EcoClimate, a state-of-the-art experimental research infrastructure
- Wellness benefit ePassi covering sport, culture and well-being and flexible multi-location and remote work opportunities. Read more about other staff benefits .
- Work-life balance: we don't count Saturdays as holiday periods!
- Development and career options of the big organisation.
- Our Buddy Programme and Spouse Network support you and close-ones in settling into Oulu.
- Work that matters! Read more about working with us .
- Your ‘office’ would be in some of the more beautiful natural sites that the northern hemisphere has to offer! Please see these three informational videos that explain the basics of the EcoClimate research infrastructure:
Who are you?
In order to succeed and enjoy the position, we expect from you:
- The skills and mindset that enable field work around the year in remote conditions.
- An applicable higher education degree
- Strong written and spoken skills in English are required as the work involves close collaboration with international research groups.
- A background in working with environmental sensors, loggers, including their programming, is seen as an advantage, in particular if it includes experience with micrometeorological instrumentation.
- Experience of doing field work in challenging conditions is seen as a strong benefit as is experience of working with long-term natural experiments.
- Excellent IT skills, good communication skills
- Readiness to spend up to 3-4 weeks per year in Greenland, doing fieldwork
We also appreciate
- Finnish language skills
- The ability to adapt to sometimes quickly changing timetables and to a dynamic nature of workflow is seen as an advantage.
Salary
The position is permanentstarting from 22.04.2024 (or as agreed).
The salary will be based on the level 7 of the demand level chart for other expert and support staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). Starting gross salary will be approx. 2700-3000 EUR per month (before taxes). A trial period of 6 months is applied in the position.
How to apply?
Interested? If yes, please apply by 21.03.2024 through our recruitment system. Please attach an cover letter and CV
The eligible applicants fitting best in the profile expected for the position will be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified during the selection process.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, such as people of different ages, genders and lingual, cultural or minority groups.
Contact Information
If you have any further questions, please contactSenior researcher (station manager) Riku Paavola: email [email protected] tel. +358401761224.
Työsopimuksen voimassaolo: Vakituinen
Työsuhteen luonne: Kokoaikainen
Työn toivottu alkamispvm : 22.4.2024
Palkka: TES
Paikkojen lukumäärä: 1
Työllisyysaste: 100%
Paikkakunta: Kuusamo
Maakunta: Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
Maa: Suomi
Ilmoitusnumero: 2024/113
Yhteys:
Julkaistu: 2024-03-07
Haku päättyy: 2024-03-21
Requirements
- Research Field
- Computer science
- Years of Research Experience
- None
- Research Field
- Computer science
- Years of Research Experience
- None
- Research Field
- Environmental science
- Years of Research Experience
- None
Additional Information
- Website for additional job details
https://academicpositions.com
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- University of Oulu
- Country
- Finland
- City
- Oulu
- Postal Code
- 90570
- Street
- Pentti Kaiteran katu 1
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
https://academicpositions.com/ad/university-of-oulu/2024/research-technician/21…
Contact
- City
Oulu- Website
http://www.oulu.fi/english/- Postal Code
90570
STATUS: EXPIRED
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