Project Planner

Project Planner Faculty of Humanities, Giellagas Institute The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, internationally operating science university. Its approximately 4,000 employees produce new knowledge based on high-quality research and provide research-based teaching to build a more sustainable, intelligent and humane world. The University of Oulu community comprises approximately 19,000 people. Our northern academic community has a global impact and creates the conditions for innovation. Our research, teaching and working-community activities are guided by the university’s values and ethical principles. We are now seeking a Project Planner for the Giellagas Institute in the University of Oulu’s Faculty of Humanities, for a fixed-term employment relationship from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2028 (50%). The Giellagas Institute has national responsibility for the highest-level teaching and research in Sámi languages and Sámi culture in Finland. The institute’s research aims to increase all knowledge concerning Sámi languages, history, society and other cultural phenomena. Work duties The position is part of the OADJEBAS. Doing Resilient Security: Arctic Civil Society in Polycrisis research project funded by the Strategic Research Council of the Research Council of Finland. Led by the Giellagas Institute, the project studies Arctic security as a multidimensional phenomenon that is built through interaction among states, local communities, Indigenous peoples and civil society. In this position: - You will carry out OADJEBAS project communications in Sámi under the guidance of project management and together with the project’s other employees. - You will assist with arrangements for project events. - You will assist with communications in Finnish and English and, when needed, research interviews. What we offer - Support from an expert and enthusiastic team, where you can develop and share your expertise. - A Sámi-language, multidisciplinary and encouraging working environment at the Giellagas Institute. - Sports, culture and wellbeing benefits (ePassi), as well as flexible multi-location and remote-work opportunities. Read more about our other employment benefits. - Work-life balance: Saturdays are not counted as part of holiday periods here! - Development and career opportunities offered by a large organisation. - Meaningful work. More information about working at the University of Oulu is available. What we are looking for To succeed and enjoy the position, you must have: - North Sámi language skills. - Knowledge of Sámi culture. - Good Finnish and English skills. - IT and interaction skills. - An interest in social-science and humanities research. The following are also considered advantages: - Knowledge of Inari Sámi and Skolt Sámi. - A suitable higher-education degree. The position is suitable, for example, for a university student who has already progressed further in their studies or for someone who has completed a master’s degree. The 50% part-time position makes it possible to study or, for example, pursue postgraduate studies and work on a doctoral dissertation alongside the job. The schedule of work duties can be arranged partly flexibly together with the employee. Salary The position is fixed-term, starting on 1 January 2027 and ending on 31 December 2028. The position is placed at a demandingness level for other specialist and support staff in the university’s pay system [preliminary demandingness level to be added]. In addition, a personal performance-based salary component of up to 50% of the task-specific salary is paid. Pay in comparable positions is typically EUR 2,500–2,700 per month. A six-month probationary period applies. How to apply If you are interested, please submit your application through the recruitment system by 1 November 2026. Attach your CV and a 1–2-page cover letter explaining why you are applying and what you expect from the position. The applicants best suited to the position will be invited to an interview remotely or in person. We will contact all applicants during the recruitment process. We welcome applicants from different backgrounds, including people of different ages and genders and people belonging to different language, cultural or minority groups. Further information If you have any questions, contact OADJEBAS project leader and Associate Professor Tapio Nykänen at tapio.nykanen@oulu.fi.