70 English-speaking jobs in Northern Ostrobothnia

Postdoctoral Researcher to develop digital solutions for data assimilation in water resources research and management. Will work in a team focused on environmental monitoring, data handling, and modeling within a digital platform. Requires a doctoral degree in geosciences or related fields and experience in modeling, programming, and data management.

The University of Oulu seeks a Professor of Nursing Science with expertise in digital health and artificial intelligence. The role involves leading research and teaching, securing funding, and contributing to societal impact. Applicants must have a doctoral degree, strong research experience, and experience in digital health-oriented research.

The University of Oulu seeks a Doctoral Researcher to join a Centre of Excellence in Space Resilience. The successful applicant will conduct research in the modelling of the radiation environment in the atmosphere and near-Earth space. Responsibilities include performing advanced modelling, collaborating with a research group, publishing scientific articles, and completing a doctoral thesis.

The University of Oulu seeks a highly motivated doctoral candidate to join the Centre for Wireless Communications. The position focuses on developing sustainable IoT networks with a particular emphasis on energy-autonomous nodes and energy networking concepts. The successful candidate will design, implement, and experiment with low-power transceivers, energy-harvesting units, and communication protocols.

Doctoral Researcher to join the Cosmic Rays research group at the University of Oulu. The successful applicant will perform research in the modelling of the magnetosphere in non-standard conditions. Duties include collaborating with other group members, writing and publishing scientific articles, and completing a doctoral thesis.

The University of Oulu seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor in Steel Structures to conduct research, teach, and contribute to curriculum development. Responsibilities include supervising students, publishing in international journals, and collaborating with academic and industry partners. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in a relevant field and demonstrate research and teaching abilities. Fluency in English is required, and Finnish language skills are advantageous.

Responsible teacher for Introduction to academic studies and optional internship courses within the Epidemiology and Biomedical Data Science Degree Programme. Shares academic, curricular, and regulatory information with students, teachers, and program leadership. Coordinates meetings, events, and trainings. Assists the Programme Director with administrative duties. Acts as a tutor teacher and student tutor's contact person and supervisor.

Research Assistant position at Oulu Mining School, Faculty of Technology. The candidate will research data processing and modeling of geophysical seismic interferometry, using machine learning and deep learning. Assist with sensor preparation and deployment for geophysical methods. Requires ongoing Master's studies, data analysis and research skills, knowledge of machine learning and deep learning workflows, and proficiency in Python. Fluent English required.

Senior Test Engineer will define, develop, and own system-level hardware and environmental reliability test strategies for sensor and imaging products. Responsibilities include planning and executing verification and validation activities, performing electrical, functional, and reliability testing, and identifying design vulnerabilities. Requires more than 5 years of experience in hardware and reliability test development, characterization, and system validation, a B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, and strong experience in developing product-level test and validation strategies.

Postdoctoral Researcher in Hydrologic Data Assimilation will develop digital solutions for water management, combining monitoring, modeling, and data management. Responsibilities include developing and managing solutions for environmental monitoring, data handling, and modeling within a digital platform. The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in geosciences or a related field and experience in data assimilation methods, hydrologic or Earth system models, and scientific programming.

Senior Test Engineer will define, develop, and own system-level hardware and environmental reliability test strategies for sensor and imaging products. Responsibilities include planning and executing verification and validation activities, performing electrical, functional, and reliability testing, and identifying design vulnerabilities. Requires over 5 years of experience in hardware and reliability test development, characterization, and system validation, a B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, and strong experience in developing product-level test and validation strategies.

Research Assistant position at the Oulu Mining School, Faculty of Technology. The candidate will research data processing and modeling of geophysical seismic interferometry, incorporating machine learning and deep learning. Assist with preparation of sensors, instruments, and equipment for geophysical methods.

Driver / Data collector needed for a 3-6 month project collecting images of streets, landmarks, and public areas in EU countries using a vehicle equipped with 360 cameras. Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and be available Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day. Weekend work may be required due to weather conditions.

Driver / Data collector needed for a 3-6 month project collecting images of streets, landmarks, and public areas in EU countries using a vehicle equipped with 360 cameras. Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and be available Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day. Weekend work may be required due to weather conditions.

The University of Oulu seeks an Assistant Professor to establish and lead independent research in software engineering. Responsibilities include conducting research, supervising researchers, publishing in top journals and conferences, teaching courses, and securing research funding. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in a relevant field earned within the past ten years and demonstrated research and teaching experience.

Research Assistants/Project Researchers will conduct field and laboratory work in plant community ecology projects. Tasks include plant and soil sampling, applying experimental treatments, and data processing. Applicants should have a strong knowledge of plant species and field work experience.

The University of Oulu seeks a Tenure Track Assistant Professor to establish and develop a research track in software engineering. Responsibilities include conducting independent research, supervising researchers, publishing in top journals and conferences, teaching courses, and securing funding. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in a relevant field and proven teaching skills.

The Eskelinen research team seeks motivated Research Assistants/Project Researchers to conduct field and lab work in plant community ecology. Positions are for 1-3 months starting June 1, 2026, with potential for extension. Fieldwork locations include the Åland Islands and Kilpisjärvi.

Senior Mechanical Engineer will design and lead mechanical solutions for data center projects. Responsibilities include liaising with clients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and overseeing design implementation across the Nordics. Experience in data center design, leading mechanical teams, and digital design delivery through Revit/BIM 360 is required. Excellent communication skills are essential.

Develop AI-powered applications for project management and leadership. Optimize work planning, implement quality and risk management solutions, and automate documentation. Requires a degree in Computer Science, Automation, Data Science, or similar, programming experience (Python, C#, JavaScript), and knowledge of AI methods.