Arctic Centre is a national and international hub of information and centre of excellence that conducts multidisciplinary research in changes in the Arctic region. It is located in the Arktikum House, Rovaniemi, Finland. The highly popular Arktikum is also home to the Science Centre of the Arctic Centre and the Provincial Museum of Lapland.
In the Arctic Centre, research is carried out especially in the entire Arctic region and Antarctica. Multidisciplinary research especially combines the perspectives of the natural sciences and social sciences.
Your tasks
The University Researcher’s task is to unite research on the global forces of change (such as the impacts of climate change, animate and inanimate nature, and interactions between people and the environment) with research on the resilience and adaptation of northern livelihoods.
The duties include the following:
- First-rate multidisciplinary research conducted independently in northern regions
- Acquisition of supplementary research funding and management of research projects
- Provision of instruction in the Arctic Studies programme and supervision of doctoral students in the appointee’s own field of research
- Innovative presentation of science in the Arctic Centre’s science centre
- Popularisation of science
The position offers
- international work environment and high-level scientific research infrastructure in the Arctic Centre
- the possibility of flexible multi-location work
- modern tools
- comprehensive occupational health care
- versatile sports, cultural and well-being benefits.
What's expected from you
The successful performance of the professor's duties and the promotion of the successful operation of the Arctic Centre require a strong commitment to the comprehensive activities of the Centre’s scientific community.
Qualification requirements
- a doctor’s degree in geophysics (especially in research on snow)
- academic competence demonstrated through publications and advanced knowledge of one’s own field of research
- skills in communicating with decision makers and the general public
- demonstrated skills in acquiring supplementary research funding and in managing research projects
- experience in research on northern regions
- proficiency in the Finnish and English languages
A more detailed description of the duties of a university researcher and eligibility requirements, as well as information on how to fulfill the position, can be found in the job description.
More information about the task
For more information about the position, contact Director Johanna Ikävalko (johanna.ikavalko@ulapland.fi), phone +358 400 291 066.
Workplace address: Pohjoisranta 4, 96200 ROVANIEMI
Duration of work: from 1 August 2024 or as agreed
Working hours: full-time
Trial period: 6 months
Salary: The university's salary system is based on the demand level of the task and personal performance. University Researcher basic salary component is placed in teaching and research staff requirement levels 6-7 according to which the salary is €3 747,44- €4 320,23 per month In addition, a salary component based on personal performance is paid, which is a maximum of 50% of the task-basic salary component. The starting salary is around €4,350 - €5,270.
University of Lapland
The University of Lapland is an international science and art university located in the City of Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle. Our university creates new knowledge, skills and competence from the arctic perspective – for the North and for the world. Our fields of education and research include educational science, law, art and design, social sciences, and northern and arctic perspectives. Our strategic choices focus on global arctic responsibility, sustainable tourism, future services and governing distances.