Research Funding Advisor

We are looking for an international research funding focused advisor to a permanent position.

About the position

As a research funding advisor, you will be part of the Research Services on-site team, responsible for specialist services in research funding for the humanities and social sciences at the University of Helsinki’s City Centre Campus. You will provide support and advice for improving the quality of funding applications and help in drawing up funding agreements. You will both develop funding application procedures and collaborate with funders. The position also entails the conduct of communications and provision of training related to research funding. In addition, you will support the leadership of faculties and units in planning the application procedure for research funding and contribute to drafting strategies for competitive research funding.

We hope that you will be able to start in the position no later than the beginning of March 2023. At the beginning of the term, the appointee’s salary will range between €3,800 and €4,100 per month, depending on their qualifications and previous work experience.

About you

You are interested in working at the boundary of research and research administration, and in developing services in support of research and their associated processes. You get along well with a diverse range of people and are a proficient presenter. You are capable of working alone carefully and systematically at your own initiative. You are goal-oriented and your attitude towards service is focused on solutions.

You have a master’s degree, preferably in a field that supports campus operations. A doctoral degree, familiarity with the university sphere and research funders, administrative experience and good IT skills are considered assets. You are able to communicate in our international environment using fluent English, both in writing and orally. Finnish skills are also considered an advantage in the position.

Why work for us?

As a research funding advisor, you will be part of the inspiring Research Services team, which conducts its work within an inclusive atmosphere. In the diverse duties of the position, you will have the opportunity to put your skills to the test, learn new things and familiarise yourself with our unique work environment. Your wellbeing at work is our priority, and to help you thrive we will give you access to, for example, flexible working hours, occupational healthcare and excellent fitness services. We work both remotely and on site. Your on-site workplace lies in the centre of Helsinki. In addition to the skilled and diverse experts at Research Services, you will be supported in your work by the entire University Services specialist community.

Interested?

Please send your application through our recruitment system by Monday, 23 January 2023. The position will be filled as quickly as possible. The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants of any gender, linguistic and cultural background, or minority group.

Further information on the position can be obtained from Head of Services for Research Funding Jukka Reivinen (+358 50 390 7890), Research Funding Advisor Sanna Villikka (+358 50 314 8934) and Grant Coach Katja Ritari (+358 50 566 0332).

About Research Services

Research Services at the University of Helsinki supports our University’s research, which is of a high international standard, and its preconditions, doctoral education and research impact. Research Services operates as part of University Services and is responsible for the strategic support of research, the services for doctoral education, support for applying for research funding and project coordination, and laboratory and legal services. Services are provided to the University’s leadership and units as well as to researchers on the campuses, at the University level and online. Research Services is a unit composed of eight different service entities with a staff of approximately 160 specialists.

About University Services

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 approximately 1,100 professionals in campus-based on-site services and University-level services assisting the on-site services.