The University of Helsinki supports research, teaching and studying through its University Services, which consists of the following sectors: HR Services, Teaching and Learning Services, Financial Services, Research Services, Communications and Community Relations, and Administrative Services. University Services employs a total of approximately 1,000 professionals in campus-based on-site services and University-level services assisting the on-site services.
The Research Services sector offers services at both the University level and on the campuses. The Research Services sector promotes the University’s preconditions for research, manages the University’s own research funding and provides specialist services for research.
We are now looking for a PLANNING OFFICER FOR DOCTORAL EDUCATION to be appointed on a permanent basis. The position supports the leadership of the University’s doctoral programmes.
About the position
As planning officer for doctoral education, your duties will include supporting and developing doctoral education. You will prepare the curricula and teaching programmes of doctoral programmes and will coordinate their activities. Your duties will also include organising various events and supporting and advising doctoral researchers and thesis supervisors.
Who you are
You are a qualified professional with a positive service attitude and a can-do approach. You have already gained some knowledge about doctoral education and the administration of research and higher education. You show initiative, demonstrate a can-do attitude and remain calm in any situation when interacting with customers. You have strong organisational and project management skills, and are able to express yourself fluently both in Finnish and English. A postgraduate research degree or an advanced stage of your doctoral studies would be strong assets.
Our development-oriented team is united by the desire to learn together, share our expertise within the team and support each other during busy times. Openness and constructive cooperation are important to us, and we hope that, like us, you wish to promote doctoral education services and the wellbeing of doctoral researchers.
Why work for us?
If appointed as planning officer for doctoral education, you will have the opportunity to work in a friendly team with a good atmosphere. We support the work of the University of Helsinki’s researchers and teachers and promote the University’s social and global impact, helping to build a better future. With us, you can develop your skills and job description in accordance your experience and interests.
You will be supported not only by the highly skilled and diverse staff at Research Services, but also by all of the specialists working at University Services. Your role will involve a combination of remote and office-based work. Your on-site workplace will be on Kumpula Campus.
Interested?
Please submit your application through our recruitment system by 21 August 2022. We wish that you would be able to start in the position as soon as possible. The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants of any gender, linguistic and cultural background, or minority group.
If you have any questions about the position, please do not hesitate to contact us:
- Kirsi Korpiaho, Specialist, [email protected] , +358 2941 24813
- Liisa Uotila, Specialist, [email protected] , +358 2941 24848
- Erkki Raulo, Head of Services, [email protected] , +358 50 596 4665 (after 11 August)
WITH THE POWER OF KNOWLEDGE – FOR THE WORLD
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