The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, international research university, with about 4000 employees who produce new knowledge based on high-standards research and provide research based education to build a more sustainable, smarter, and more humane world. The University of Oulu community has about 17,000 people in total. Our northern scientific community operates globally and creates conditions for the emergence of innovations.
We are now seeking a
University Trainee
for Lingua/International Mobility Services.
Job description and required competencies:
The trainee will coordinate the Finnish Kickstart course organised for international degree students. The traineeship also includes other assisting tasks related to international mobility and the activities of Lingua.
We expect you to have higher education studies as well as good spoken and written English skills.
Knowledge of Finnish is beneficial for the role and will be considered an advantage.
The traineeship must be part of your studies, which have lasted for at least one year.
Duration: 1 May–31 August 2026, part-time (75%)
Salary: €1265,6/month (75 % of full time salary €1687.47/month)
Contact person: Marianne Isola, marianne.isola@oulu.fi & Heidi Niskanen heidi.niskanen@oulu.fi
Applications must be submitted no later than 13 February 2026 through the recruitment system. Please note that we do not process applications sent by email. A probationary period in accordance with the collective agreement applies to traineeships.
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
|---|---|
| Employment expires | 2026-08-31 |
| Contract type | Part-time |
| Salary | 1265,6 €/kk |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 75% |
| City | Oulu |
| County | Pohjois-Pohjanmaa |
| Country | Finland |
| Reference number | 2026/26 |
| Contact |
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| Published | 22.Jan.2026 |
| Last application date | 13.Feb.2026 |