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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Oulu Business School is an AACSB accredited international research and educational institute. It is one of the eight faculties within the University of Oulu, having around 1 500 students and 110 faculty and staff members. It offers degrees of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in International Business Management and Master of Science in Business Administration with six different majors and a doctoral research program.
The Postdoctoral Researcher position is located at the Oulu Business School. More specifically, the post-doctoral researcher’s work is positioned in the fields of management and international business, within which it may be focused on topics such as management of and in inter-organizational networks, organizational changes, leadership, entrepreneurship, or responsible business and innovations in the domestic and/or international context.
As the aim of the Postdoctoral Researcher’s work is to produce high-quality research-based knowledge, your duties include
Moreover, various administrative tasks may be part of your work as a postdoctoral researcher.
Beyond the opportunity to work on the tasks described here, the university as a workplace offers several benefits:
You must hold a doctoral degree in Business Administration or Economics. Applications indicating that the doctoral dissertation has been defended may be acknowledged even if the final degree has not been afforded yet. If you are selected without a final degree, the work contract may be started only after the degree has been confirmed. On the other hand, the doctoral degree must have been received no more than 10 years ago. When calculating the 10-year period, parental leaves and other such career breaks are acknowledged. You are expected to have fluency in English. Finnish skills are greatly appreciated. You are expected to have an ability for independent scientific work as well as the teaching skills relevant for the position.
In the evaluation, the following are considered:
The position is fixed term for five years starting 1.12.2023 or as agreed. A trial period of six months is applied to the position.
A salary will be in accordance with the Finnish universities salary system for teaching and research personnel: level 05-06, equivalent to assistant professor level. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 50% of the job-specific component). The starting salary will be approximately 3600-4300€ per month before taxes.
Applications, together with all the relevant enclosures, should be submitted using the electronic application form by 8th of October, 2023 at 23:59 (Finnish local time). The application should be written in English and include the following documents as enclosed PDF files:
1) A motivation letter describing why the applicant is interested in this position (max 1 page)
2) A Curriculum Vitae written in English (max. 5 pages); following The Finnish National Board on Research Integrity TENK format (https://tenk.fi/en/advice-and-materials/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae).
3) A list of publications classified as follows (with the 5 most important publications highlighted; see Academy of Finland guidelines: (https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/how-to-apply-for-funding/az-index-of-application-guidelines2/list-of-publications/):
4) Teaching merits relevant for the position in the form of a teaching portfolio or a similar account.
5) A concise (1-2 pages) plan for research work.
Inquiries can be addressed to Satu Nätti, satu.natti@oulu.fi
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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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 | 2023/415 |
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Published | 13.Sep.2023 |
Last application date | 08.Oct.2023 |