
Doctoral Researcher
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("In Vaasa, Finland: Doctoral Researcher"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 1% higher. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€2,449–€3,143). The offer's range width is broadly in line with the benchmark. This benchmark is based on 4 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Doctoral Researcher | €2,700/per month | €2,835/per month | €3,800/per month |
| In Vaasa, Finland: Doctoral Researcher | €2,449/per month | €2,832/per month | €3,143/per month |
| From job ad (Intern) | €2,521/per month | €2,832/per month | €3,143/per month |
The University of Vaasa is seeking a motivated Doctoral Researcher to join the H2NEXUS project funded by the Research Council of Finland. The position is full-time and fixed-term (3 years), aligned with the duration of the project. The preferred start date is September 2026 or as agreed. The position is located in the School of Management in the Strategic Business Development research group. The project explores how hydrogen markets and governance evolve and how business models, pricing mechanisms, and ecosystem governance can support market transformation. Responsibilities include conducting independent and collaborative research, participating in data collection and analysis, leading publications, and contributing to teaching where applicable. The annual working time is 1612 hours. The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field, strong interest in the project, ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, and excellent English. The salary is based on levels 2-4 of the Finnish University Salary System (YPJ). Applications close August 31, 2026.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the project’s activities.
- Conduct independent and collaborative research on ecosystem emergence, market shaping, and business model innovation.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary group of universities, research organisations, manufacturers, retailers, and civil society organisations.
- Participate in data collection (e.g., interviews, workshops, case studies), analysis, and validation activities with industry stakeholders and policy makers.
- Lead and co-author high-quality scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals.
- Support teaching or supervision tasks when applicable (according to university guidelines).
- Present research at academic conferences and project meetings.
- Produce a doctoral dissertation based on the research carried out within the project.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a relevant field of business studies, such as management, industrial management, B2B management, or a related field.
- Strong proven interest in the research area of the project.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- Motivation to produce high-quality research outputs.
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
MastersBenefits & Perks
Recruitment Process
- 1Online application
- 2Documents upload
- 3Interview rounds

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