Research assistant, Business Analytics, Oulu Business School

Research Assistants

Oulu Business School is looking for two (2) graduate thesis workers to join our Business Analytics team as research assistants. Both positions are fixed-term for 6 months. Both positions relate to the development of higher education processes and tools at Oulu Business, and thus require previous or on-going studies in the field of economics and business administration, and understanding of the domain of Business Analytics.

About the job

Position 1: Research Assistant in Business Analytics – Decision-making and quality management

This role involves research and analysis of higher education and degree programme development, with an emphasis on quality and knowledge management. As this role relates closely to our international accreditation systems and assurance of learning, previous experience or knowledge of higher education is a definite asset. This position entails collaborating with business school faculty, so good communication skills are a must.

Position 2: Research Assistant in Business Analytics – Tools and methods

This role involves research and analysis of different data analytics and data visualization tools for higher education and degree programme management. As this role is more practice-oriented, previous experience with working with tools and technologies such as Tableau, PowerBI and similar, is required.

Who are you?

Hold a relevant background degree in business studies, and are a student in the Business Analytics Master’s Degree Programme.

You are goal oriented and have the ability to work independently

You have good communication and collaboration skills, fluent English skills, and the ability to communicate scientific findings both verbally and in writing

You have progressed well in your studies and are able to start working on your master’s thesis

Please indicate which position you are interested. Please add your CV and application letter and details of previous degrees and progress of on-going studies (transcript of records).

What we offer?

• The support of an experienced and enthusiastic team of people where you can share your expertise and grow as an expert.
• Read about staff benefits. 
• Development and career options of the big organization.
• Work that matters and a workplace that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. Read more about working with us.
• We have a HR Excellence in Research -quality label which is a recognition awarded by the European Commission for the development of researchers’ working conditions and careers.
• Our Buddy Programme and Spouse Network support you and close-ones in settling into Oulu.  
• Finland is one of the most livable countries in the world, with a high quality of life, safety, excellent education system, and competitive economy. Read more about living in Oulu.

Salary

The position is fixed-term for 6 months as of 01.06.2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The salary will be based on the level 1 of 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. 2200-2300 € per month (before taxes).  A trial period of 3 months is applied in the position.

How to apply?

Interested? If yes, please apply by 21.05.2024  (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system.

The application should be written in English and include the following:

1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Transcript of study records

Most suitable candidates will be invited for a face-to-face interview.  All applicants will be notified during the selection process.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, such as people of different ages, genders and lingual, cultural or minority groups. 

Contact information:

Senior Research Fellow Marika Iivari marika.iivari@oulu.fi

Associate Professor Timo Koivumäki timo.koivumaki@oulu.fi