Researcher Training Specialist

We are seeking a Researcher Training Specialist for the University of Lapland, starting 1.10.2026. The Lapland University Consortium (LUC) is a nationally and internationally leading actor and pioneer in Arctic research and expertise. Our strategic choices are global Arctic responsibility, sustainable tourism, and future services and distance management. Approximately 10,000 students study and about 1,100 employees work within the Lapland University Consortium, consisting of the University of Lapland and the Lapland University of Applied Sciences. The higher education institutions have locations in Kemi, Rovaniemi, and Tornio. The specialist's employment relationship is with the University of Lapland, and the workstation is at the Rovaniemi campus. Your tasks The role of the Researcher Training Specialist is to support and develop the university's researcher training and services together with the Vice Rector for Research, in accordance with the university's research development plan. The specialist's primary area of responsibility is the development of researcher training pedagogy and the coordination of researcher training development projects. The duties also include tasks related to the operational implementation of researcher training (e.g., planning and organizing researcher training teaching and coordinating the layout and printing process of doctoral theses). Additionally, the specialist actively collaborates with domestic and international networks and represents the university in national and international working groups related to the development of researcher training, based on a separately agreed division of labor. Tasks are carried out in cooperation with the other specialist of the researcher school, the researcher school's management team, faculties, and other key stakeholders. We offer you - a vantage point for the development of national and international researcher training - the support of a stable organization in your role - opportunities for professional development - flexible working hours and multi-location work - comprehensive occupational health care - sports, culture, and wellbeing benefits. We expect from you - a doctoral degree - experience in developing researcher training or other demanding specialist work - pedagogical expertise acquired through education, research, or development activities - understanding of the Finnish and European research and higher education systems - excellent collaboration, interaction, and communication skills in Finnish and English. Post-doctoral research activity is considered an advantage. A CV and cover letter must be attached to the application. Further information about the position Further information can be obtained from Vice Rector for Research Sari Lindblom, tel. 040 527 8746 (13. - 14.8. 9 am - 4 pm and 25. - 28.8. 1 pm - 4 pm), etunimi.sukunimi@ulapland.fi Interviews will be held in week 37, primarily in Rovaniemi; Teams interviews may be possible in exceptional cases. Workplace address: Yliopistonkatu 8, 96300 ROVANIEMI Duration of work: permanent starting 1.10.2026 or by agreement Working hours: full-time Probationary period: 6 months Salary: The starting salary level is approximately €4510 - €4625. The position-specific salary component is determined based on the demand level 10 for other specialist and support staff of the Sivista general collective agreement for universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal performance is paid, up to 50%. University of Lapland The University of Lapland is an international university of science and art located near the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland. Our Arctic university creates new knowledge, skills, and expertise from the North for the world. Our fields of education and research are educational sciences, law, art and design, social sciences, and northern and Arctic questions. Our strategic choices emphasize global Arctic responsibility, sustainable tourism, and future services and distance management. The University of Lapland values equality and diversity in the work community.