Researcher (Built Cultural Environment), Hämeenlinna City Museum, fixed-term from 1.9.2026 - Hämeenlinnan kaupunki - Hämeenlinna, Finland

Join us as a researcher in built cultural environments at Hämeenlinna City Museum. We have a fixed-term position available for 2-3 months starting from 1.9.2026 or according to agreement. The researcher will be responsible for manually entering inventory data of built cultural environments in the Kanta-Häme region into the museum's cultural environment database (TUPA) and organizing the data according to the data model. Inventory data for the Forssa area will be updated as needed, including site visits and valuation work in collaboration with the steering group. Additionally, the researcher will participate in drafting storage instructions for the database. The position requires a suitable higher university degree or advanced studies, for example in art history, architecture, or cultural environment research. Knowledge of built cultural environments, inventory methods, basic IT skills, a B driving license, and access to a car are necessary. Prior experience with building inventories, cultural environment surveys, and digitization of inventory data is considered an advantage. We value independence, organization, and good collaboration and interaction skills. We offer flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance. You will have the opportunity to utilize and develop your expertise in built cultural environments alongside other professionals and take responsibility for project implementation. Your closest colleagues will include a building researcher, a restoration specialist, and the museum's regional team. Hämeenlinna values diversity in its work community and promotes equality. Everyone is encouraged to be themselves. We welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including different ages, genders, and cultural, linguistic, and demographic groups. This recruitment is conducted as an anonymous, equality-promoting process. Applications are processed without identifying information such as name, photo, date of birth, gender, contact details, or native language during the initial stage. Please avoid including identifiable information in the open questions of the application form. The anonymity ends once decisions about interview invitations are made. Please include all relevant information in the application form. CV details will be used by the hiring manager only after the decision to invite to an interview has been made. We aim to be a pioneer in promoting staff well-being and have invested in encouraging an active lifestyle among our personnel. Hämeenlinna has received the Finnish Active Workplace certification. Interested? Please send your application as soon as possible, but no later than 14.8.2026. For more information: Building researcher Laura Vikman, laura.vikman@hameenlinna.fi, +358505681015 or Museum Director Antti Krapu, antti.krapu@hameenlinna.fi, +358405690035. Salary: 3000 €/month. Qualifications, permits, and certificates: Suitable higher university degree or studies in progress, e.g., art history, architecture, or cultural environment research. Trial period: The position is subject to a trial period, which is half the duration of the fixed-term employment.