Project researcher in social sciences - LUT University - Lappeenranta, Finland
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Job Description
LUT University is seeking a project researcher in social sciences to join an international research project on data quality for responsible AI in energy and transportation systems. The role involves qualitative research, data collection, report writing, and collaboration with Nordic and Baltic partners. The candidate should have a master's degree, proficiency in qualitative methods, and good writing skills. The position is based in Lappeenranta, Finland, with a fixed-term of 16 months starting in October 2026. Salary ranges from EUR 2,700 to 3,700 per month. The work includes flexible hours and the opportunity to pursue doctoral studies.
Company Information
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Lappeenranta, Finland | 158 |
| Lahti, Finland | 106 |
| Lahden kampus, Finland | 10 |
| Remote - Global | 8 |
| Kouvola, Finland | 4 |
| Lahden kampus, Lahti, Finland | 3 |
| Lahden, Finland | 2 |
| Remote - Europe | 1 |
| Mikkeli, Finland | 1 |
| Lappeenrannan kampus, Finland | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Research Assistant | 91 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 40 |
| Researcher | 18 |
| Professor | 7 |
| Professor in nuclear power engineering | 5 |
| Logistics Professor | 4 |
| International Marketing Specialist | 4 |
| Administrative Assistant | 4 |
| Humanities and Information Services Specialist | 4 |
| Researcher in Nuclear Engineering | 3 |
| Research Director | 2 |
| Professor in industrial engineering and management in sustainable energy systems | 2 |
| Project researcher in laser processing and additive manufacturing | 2 |
| Grant Writer | 2 |
| Content Coordinator | 2 |
| HR Specialist | 2 |
| Support Specialist | 2 |
| Grant writer | 2 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences Researcher | 2 |
| Research Communication Assistant | 1 |
| Researcher Lecturer | 1 |
| Researcher in Chemistry | 1 |
| IT Support Specialist | 1 |
| Financial Reporting Specialist | 1 |
| Researcher in Polymer Chemistry | 1 |
| Researcher in Supply Management | 1 |
| Researcher in Power Systems and Energy Management | 1 |
| Operations Management | 1 |
| Researcher in Dynamics and Control | 1 |
| Operations management researcher | 1 |
| Educator | 1 |
| Doctoral researcher in hydrogen production | 1 |
| Doctoral Researcher | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Intern | 42 |
| Mid-Level | 39 |
| Manager | 6 |
| Senior | 4 |
| Junior | 2 |
| None required | 2 |
| Professor | 1 |
| Expert | 1 |
LUT University appears in 294 indexed job postings in JobCrawls' Finland dataset since April 2024. In that historical index, the strongest location signals for this employer are Lappeenranta, Finland, Lahti, Finland, and Lahden kampus, Finland.
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Job Details
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on data generation, management, and use in energy and transportation systems
- Write research reports, policy recommendations, and academic articles
- Collaborate with international partners
Requirements
- Master's degree in social sciences or related field
- Proficiency in qualitative research methods
- Strong writing skills
- Ability to collaborate internationally
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
Masters