Postdoc in Data Stewardship & Open Science Training

Helsingin yliopisto; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Helsinki invites applications for a fixed-term Postdoctoral Researcher position in data stewardship, FAIR/Open Science, and training for research infrastructure staff. The role links to Horizon Europe projects ST4RIS and STARDAST, based in INAR, Viikki, Helsinki, initially for one year with possible extension.

Remuneration follows Finnish university scales, with a starting salary around 3,700–4,000 euros per month plus performance pay. Flexible start Oct 2026–Jan 2027.

Qualifications

• The candidate should hold a PhD in environmental science, data science or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in data stewardship, FAIR/Open Science, and research data management.
• Experience designing and delivering training for technical or academic audiences.
• Strong ability to translate complex topics into effective learning experiences.
• Excellent written and spoken English with international collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research on data stewardship, FAIR/Open Science, and competence development in distributed environmental observation networks.
• Design and carry out training‑needs assessments with research infrastructure staff, researchers, data specialists, and project partners.
• Define learning outcomes and develop modular courses, workshops, webinars, digital resources, and openly reusable materials.
• Deliver training, and peer learning, and evaluate participation, learning, and uptake to improve training.
• Prepare and support project documentation, reports, and communications for technical and scientific audiences.
• Contribute to practical data stewardship, FAIR implementation, and interoperability work.
• Participating in activities linked to the Finnish eLTER community and related European research infrastructure initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication skills

International collaboration

English proficiency

Data stewardship / FAIR practices

Training design and delivery

Education

PhD in environmental science, data science or related field

Job description

The University of Helsinki invites applications for a fixed-term Postdoctoral Researcher position in data stewardship, FAIR/Open Science, and training for research infrastructure staff. The role links to Horizon Europe projects ST4RIS and STARDAST, based in INAR, Viikki, Helsinki, initially for one year with possible extension.

Remuneration follows Finnish university scales, with a starting salary around 3,700–4,000 euros per month plus performance pay. Flexible start Oct 2026–Jan 2027.