Coordinator, SafeEarth Research Programme

We are now looking for a full-time fixed-term

Coordinator

in the research programme “SafeEarth: Natural and Humanmade Risks and Societies’ Responses”. The programme forms a part of our national profiling actions funded by the Research Council of Finland. SafeEarth is an interdisciplinary research programme led by the Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory (SGO), Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (ITEE) and Faculty of Humanities at the University of Oulu. The programme also covers other faculties and strengthens the university’s interdisciplinary top research on natural and humanmade threats.

SafeEarth will engage research and impact activities in space safety, cybersecurity and human security. SafeEarth will carry out different actions to strengthen collaboration between existing employees of the University of Oulu and relevant stakeholders within academia, industry and society. It will also support Oulu University employees associated with SafeEarth to build meaningful relationships with societal actors linked to research and impact. SafeEarth will also hire and support a team of new researchers (3 at Associate, Assistant, or full Professor levels, plus post-doctoral researchers or PhD students).

The University of Oulu is part of the international scientific community producing new scientific knowledge and science-based solutions related to societal challenges. The University of Oulu is committed to educating future pioneers for building a more sustainable, intelligent, and humane world. Creating new knowledge, taking responsibility, and succeeding together are the values that build a strong foundation for all our actions. We offer a working environment where individuals can cultivate their skills, do meaningful work, and develop professionally. The specialized research and service units of the University of Oulu enable extensive and diverse development and career opportunities for experts in various fields.

About the job

• Planning and implementing the programme activities (promoting inter- and multidisciplinary research and other activities) together with the programme leaders, steering committee, research groups, the recruited researchers, and the wider university community. Taking care of the annual reporting and the indicator follow-ups.
• Assisting and organizing the recruitment processes together with the human resources unit.
• Liaising with the profiling programmes administration, coordinators, faculties (research coordinators and managers), participating research units, Centers for multidisciplinary research and the University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS).
• Supporting the integration of SafeEarth within the University of Oulu.
• Supporting integration with National and International universities.
• Supporting integration and liaison with societal actors
• Assisting and planning the programme’s financial and budgetary aspects together with the programme leaders, steering committee, and the controllers.
• Communications planning and implementation (website updates, PR, meeting minutes). Advertising and representing the programme in Finland and beyond.
• - Organizing and participating in national and international meetings and science policy events related to the programme.
• - Organizing the programme management board and steering committee meetings and taking care of the meeting minutes.
• - Other duties associated with managing interdisciplinary research initiatives.

This work can be done from the units of the University of Oulu and partly remote. 

What we offer?

Regular salary is paid 12 months per year, including paid leave and an additional holiday bonus in the summer. 

• We offer you a place in an excellent research programme, working to solve globally significant research problems and the support of an experienced and enthusiastic team where you can share your expertise and grow as an expert.
• The university’s wide variety of support services, allowing you to focus on your work. In addition to modern facilities, we offer you personnel benefits such as free occupational healthcare, and support for sports services. The employed person will be insured by the university.  
• 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!
• Career options and opportunities to develop your skills and competencies. Work that matters! Read more about working with us.
• Finland is one of the most livable countries in the world, with a high quality of life, safety, an excellent education system, and a competitive economy. The Finnish government provides benefits to residents and their families, for example, the possibility of the national healthcare system and high-quality affordable childcare and school services. Read more about living in Oulu!

Who are you?

• You must hold a Master’s degree from a suitable field, for example, but not limited to space physics, magnetism, computer science, information sciences, language and interaction, technology, cybersecurity, history, sensors and signal interference. A doctoral degree will be considered as an advantage.
• You should have significant experience in Project Management, information architectures, data flows and administrative tasks with a good understanding of the challenges related to multidisciplinary research communities and International environments.
• Other important qualifications include excellent communication skills in English, the ability to work well in a team, and strong organizational skills. Familiarity with the SafeEarth topic area and in Finnish language are considered advantages.

Salary

The position begins on January 15th, 2025, or as agreed and runs until 31 December 2029. A trial period of 6 months is applied to the position.

This is a full‐time position.

The University of Oulu offers an attractive compensation package based on the General Collective Agreement for Finnish Universities (levels 9–11 of the demand level chart, plus performance pay of up to 50% of the salary). In practice, this equates to a monthly gross salary of between 3500-5000€, depending on experience. The University offers flexible working hours, a family‐friendly working environment and assistance with work permits and visas, if necessary.

How to apply?

To apply, please submit your application attached with all related appendices online by 19.12.2024 (23:59 Finnish local time).

Required application attachments include:

1. Curriculum vitae (max 4 pages, additional pages will not be considered)
2. A motivation letter (max 1 page; additional pages will not be considered), where you open your academic career and other work experience in relation to the open coordinator position
3. A short description (max 1 page, additional pages will not be considered) where you describe the actions and tasks that you would initiate and promote as a coordinator of SafeEarth
4. The contact details of two references
5. Any other attachments you deem significant for the coordinator position

Contact Information

SafeEarth Leader Professor Eija Tanskanen, eija.tanskanen(at)oulu.fi

SafeEarth Vice-leader Professor Kimmo Halunen, kimmo.halunen(at)oulu.fi