Project researcher in social sciences - LUT University - Lappeenranta, Finland
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Job Description
You will conduct research on data generation, management, and usage in energy and transportation systems, involving qualitative field data collection in Finland and collaboration with international partners. You will produce reports, policy recommendations, and academic articles, and present findings to diverse audiences. The position is based in Lappeenranta, Finland, with a hybrid work model, and is fixed-term for 16 months starting October 2026. The salary ranges from EUR 2,700 to EUR 3,700 per month.
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 |
| Mikkeli, Finland | 1 |
| Lappeenrannan kampus, Finland | 1 |
| Remote - Europe | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Research Assistant | 91 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 40 |
| Researcher | 18 |
| Professor | 7 |
| Professor in nuclear power engineering | 5 |
| International Marketing Specialist | 4 |
| Humanities and Information Services Specialist | 4 |
| Logistics Professor | 4 |
| Administrative Assistant | 4 |
| Researcher in Nuclear Engineering | 3 |
| Grant writer | 2 |
| Professor in industrial engineering and management in sustainable energy systems | 2 |
| Content Coordinator | 2 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences Researcher | 2 |
| Grant Writer | 2 |
| HR Specialist | 2 |
| Support Specialist | 2 |
| Project researcher in laser processing and additive manufacturing | 2 |
| Research Director | 2 |
| Doctoral researcher in hydrogen production | 1 |
| Doctoral Researcher | 1 |
| Researcher in Dynamics and Control | 1 |
| Educator | 1 |
| Researcher Lecturer | 1 |
| Research Communication Assistant | 1 |
| Researcher in Supply Management | 1 |
| Researcher in Chemistry | 1 |
| Operations Management | 1 |
| IT Support Specialist | 1 |
| Operations management researcher | 1 |
| Financial Reporting Specialist | 1 |
| Researcher in Power Systems and Energy Management | 1 |
| Researcher in Polymer Chemistry | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Intern | 42 |
| Mid-Level | 39 |
| Manager | 6 |
| Senior | 4 |
| None required | 2 |
| Junior | 2 |
| Expert | 1 |
| Professor | 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 usage in energy and transportation systems.
- Write research reports, policy recommendations, guidelines, and academic articles.
- Collaborate with international partners and researchers.
- Present findings to academic and broader audiences.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social sciences or related fields
- Proficiency in qualitative research methods
- Strong writing skills
- Ability to collaborate internationally
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
Masters