Postdoctoral Researcher
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("In Oulu, Finland: Postdoctoral Researcher"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 3% higher. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€3,600–€4,400). The listed pay band (€3,900–€4,300) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 15 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Postdoctoral Researcher | €3,600/per month | €3,950/per month | €4,300/per month |
| In Oulu, Finland: Postdoctoral Researcher | €3,600/per month | €4,000/per month | €4,400/per month |
The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, international research university. We are now looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work in a two year fixed-term position with our freshwater plant research team for the Kvantum Institute spearhead project Unraveling the effects of contemporary and historical changes in climate and land use on freshwater biodiversity in high-latitude regions of Europe and North America. The role involves conducting research addressing climate and land-use effects on freshwater biodiversity, publishing in journals, proposing new research directions, and may include teaching and co-supervising students. The research team is multinational and based at the University of Oulu, with collaboration across institutions. Requirements include a PhD, experience in ecology and modelling, GIS skills, and fluent English. The position offers opportunities for significant research impact, development, and collaboration, along with wellbeing and career support. Salary is fixed-term for two years starting 2027-01-01 or later, with a starting gross salary around 3900-4300 € per month. 30 September 2026 is the application deadline. Contact details are provided.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Publish research results in international journals
- Develop proposals for future research
- Teach undergraduate courses (up to 10% of total hours)
- Co-supervise master's and doctoral students
- Present at seminars and conferences
- Participate in university and Geography Research Unit administration
Requirements
- PhD in Geography, Ecology, Environmental Sciences or related discipline
- Experience in community ecology or species distribution modelling using R
- Advanced work in R or Python; GIS experience (ArcGIS or QGIS)
- Fluency in English
- Ability for independent scientific work
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
DoctorateBenefits & Perks
Recruitment Process
- 1Submit application
- 2Verifications
- 3Interviews
- 4Selection
- 5Notification
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Oulu, Finland | 301 |
| Remote - Global | 44 |
| Kajaanin yliopistokeskus, Kajaani, Finland | 3 |
| Nivala, Finland | 3 |
| Kuusamo, Finland | 3 |
| Kokkola, Finland | 1 |
| Remote - Finland | 1 |
| Åland Islands, Finland | 1 |
| Kilpisjärvi, Finland | 1 |
| Oulu, Suomi | 1 |
| Kajaani, Finland | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Researcher | 98 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 25 |
| University Lecturer | 17 |
| Professor | 15 |
| Research Assistant | 13 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher | 12 |
| Dean | 11 |
| Teacher | 9 |
| Doctoral Researcher | 8 |
| Project Manager | 5 |
| Teaching Assistant | 5 |
| Designer | 5 |
| Executive Assistant | 4 |
| Intern | 4 |
| Secretary | 3 |
| Coordinator | 3 |
| Education Planner | 3 |
| Specialist | 2 |
| Laboratory Technician | 2 |
| Trainee | 2 |
| Project Coordinator | 2 |
| Research Director | 2 |
| University Teacher | 2 |
| Education Assistant | 2 |
| Primary School Teacher | 2 |
| Educator | 2 |
| System Specialist | 2 |
| Laboratory Manager | 2 |
| Doctoral researcher | 2 |
| Research Fellow | 2 |
| Information Specialist | 2 |
| Research Funding Specialist | 2 |
| Lecturer | 2 |
| Postdoctoral researcher | 2 |
| Wireless Network Security Researcher | 1 |
| Psychology | 1 |
| History | 1 |
| Tactical & Mobile Network Specialist | 1 |
| School Secretary | 1 |
| Digital Pedagogy Designer | 1 |
| Healthcare Professional | 1 |
| Assistant Principal | 1 |
| Assistant | 1 |
| Nursing Science Professor | 1 |
| Financial Expert | 1 |
| Inorganic Chemistry Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor | 1 |
| Human Physiology Researcher | 1 |
| Tactical and Mobile Network Specialist | 1 |
| Customer Service Representative | 1 |
| University Trainee | 1 |
| Structural Biology and Inhibitor Discovery | 1 |
| Software Engineering | 1 |
| Steel Structures Professor | 1 |
| Digital Director | 1 |
| Researcher (biochemistry, chemistry) | 1 |
| Project Researchers | 1 |
| Process Metallurgy | 1 |
| Professor of Clinical Anatomy | 1 |
| Clinical Teacher | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering Researcher | 1 |
| Professor of Vocational Education | 1 |
| Wireless Systems Specialist | 1 |
| Data Protection Designer | 1 |
| Field Master | 1 |
| Legal Professional | 1 |
| Data Protection Officer | 1 |
| Healthcare | 1 |
| Planner | 1 |
| Marketing Specialist | 1 |
| Nurse | 1 |
| Research Scientist | 1 |
| RF Transceiver Linearization and Optimization | 1 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher or Senior Research Fellow in human physiology | 1 |
| Laboratory Engineer | 1 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher in remote sensing and hydrological snow modelling | 1 |
| HR Specialist | 1 |
| Post-doctoral Researcher | 1 |
| Assistant Professor of Software Engineering | 1 |
| Research Intern | 1 |
| Doctoral Researcher in Material and Mechanical Engineering | 1 |
| Research Nurse | 1 |
| Communication Specialist | 1 |
| Gastrointestinal Surgery Professor | 1 |
| Environmental Social Sciences Researcher | 1 |
| Network and Communications Specialist | 1 |
| Researcher in Machine Learning and Cybersecurity | 1 |
| Environmental Research Technician | 1 |
| Associate Professor | 1 |
| Educational Program Designer | 1 |
| Researcher in Control and Systems Engineering | 1 |
| Communication Designer | 1 |
| Classroom Teacher | 1 |
| Education Support | 1 |
| Director of International Affairs | 1 |
| Researcher in Language and Literature | 1 |
| University Intern | 1 |
| Technician | 1 |
| International Affairs Director | 1 |
| Software Engineer | 1 |
| Event Producer | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 132 |
| Mid-level | 23 |
| Intern | 20 |
| Senior | 19 |
| Manager | 12 |
| Junior | 6 |
| Doctorate | 3 |
| Specialist | 2 |
| Researcher | 2 |
| Professor | 1 |
| No People Management | 1 |
| Expert | 1 |
| Assistant | 1 |
| None required | 1 |
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