The University of Oulu is one of the biggest and most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We create new knowledge and innovations that help to solve global challenges. We offer you an international and inspiring working environment where you are given responsibility and can use your skills, develop yourself and do work that matters. Our flexible and family-friendly workplace makes it easy for you to balance work and leisure. The University of Oulu is ranked in the top 3% of the world´s universities.
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Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) discipline combines engineering and technology, business economics methods, and the human factors and behaviour. IEM is unique in its multidisciplinary approach and the integrative nature provides value and enhances efficiency and effectiveness in organisations. The IEM research focuses specifically on the following areas: operations and supply chain management, project business, product management, well-being at work and productivity. The IEM is a research unit within the Faculty of Technology. IEM conducts relevant research in its field, provides teaching, and influences the society.
As a research assistant, you work in the Industrial Engineering Research Unit as a diploma thesis worker. Your thesis focuses on the Talent Boost project coordinated by the Unit for Strategy and Science Policy at the University of Oulu. Talent Boost is a national programme that promotes the attraction, integration, and retention of international talents in Finland.
The aim of the thesis is to explore challenges related to quality employment and occupational integration from the perspectives of international employees and multicultural workplaces, and to find solutions and operating models to reduce the risks associated with the recruitment of international talent based in Finland, to utilize the expertise of international experts and to enliven the social debate in this area.
What we expect from you:
The position is fixed-term for six months as of 1.6.2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The salary will be based on the level 1of the demand level chart for teaching and research 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. 2100-2300 € per month (before taxes).
Interested? If yes, please apply by 9.5.2024 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system. The application should be written in English and include the following:
1. Application in English (one page)
2. CV
3. Transcript of study records
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, different genders and members of different language, cultural or minority groups.
If you have any further questions, please contact: Adjunct prof. Arto Reiman, Industrial Engineering and Management Researh Unit, arto.reiman (at) oulu.fi, +358 50 598 4509
Type of employment | Special fixed-term employment |
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Contract type | Full time |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100% |
City | Oulu |
County | Pohjois-Pohjanmaa |
Country | Finland |
Reference number | 2024/189 |
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Published | 26.Apr.2024 |
Last application date | 09.May.2024 |