Monthly
€3,883 - €4,429
Posted August 18, 2026 · 0 days agoLast seen August 17, 2026Deadline September 6, 2026
Vaasa, Finland
Hybrid · Education
Full-time · Mid-Level
English, Finnish
No People Management
Masters
How this salary compares
Salary Context: Research Funding Specialist
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Market Average: Research Funding Specialist
€4,800
€5,100
Market Average: Mid-Level Level
€4,800
€5,100
All roles in Vaasa, Finland
€1,662
€4,080
From job ad (Mid-Level)
€3,883
€4,429
Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Vaasa, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 45% higher. The offer sits above the benchmark range (€1,662–€4,080). The listed pay band (€3,883–€4,429) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 351 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Research Funding Specialist | €4,800/per month | €4,950/per month | €5,100/per month |
| All roles in Vaasa, Finland | €1,662/per month | €2,280/per month | €4,080/per month |
| From job ad (Mid-Level) | €3,883/per month | €4,156/per month | €4,429/per month |
About the role
Yllapito text translated from Finnish original.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Assist researchers in preparing and developing grant applications, including budgeting
- Coordinate and support EU funding proposals and projects
- Engage with funding bodies and inform researchers about funding opportunities
- Provide guidance and mentoring through the grant application process
- Contribute to strategic development of EU funding in collaboration with university leadership and external stakeholders
Requirements
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Fluent Finnish (written and spoken)
- University-level degree (Master or higher)
- Experience with EU project funding processes
- Knowledge of Horizon Europe funding mechanisms (ERC Pillar I and Pillar II)
- Strong writing, collaboration and networking skills
- Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks
Skills & Technologies
Grant writingEU funding processesBudgetingResearch administrationStakeholder managementAcademic collaboration
Education Level
MastersBenefits & Perks
Recruitment Process
- 1Submit application via online form
- 2Submit CV and cover letter
- 3Interviews
- 4Reference checks
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