Monthly
€3,400 - €4,100
Posted August 28, 2026 · 1 day agoLast seen August 29, 2026Deadline September 13, 2026
Project Researcher
How this salary compares
Salary Context: Project Researcher
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Market Average: Project Researcher
€2,416
€3,600
Market Average: Mid-Level Level
€2,416
€3,600
All roles in Oulu, Finland
€1,962
€4,800
From job ad (Mid-Level)
€3,400
€4,100
Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Oulu, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 11% higher. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€1,962–€4,800). The listed pay band (€3,400–€4,100) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 794 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Project Researcher | €2,416/per month | €2,777/per month | €3,600/per month |
| All roles in Oulu, Finland | €1,962/per month | €2,745/per month | €4,800/per month |
About the role
Project Researcher duties include conducting research in the Process Metallurgy unit, focusing on high-temperature metallurgical processes, particularly production of iron, steels and ferroalloys, in close collaboration with industry. Emphasis on reducing CO2 emissions and applying circular economy concepts. The role covers operation, maintenance, development and construction of high-temperature testing and analysis equipment, experimental work, sample preparation and equipment development.
Oulun yliopisto · 360 open roles
Top locations: Oulu, Finland · 301 · Remote - Global · 44 · Kajaanin yliopistokeskus, Kajaani, Finland · 3+8 other locations
| 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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