Postdoctoral Researcher: Arctic Data Centres & Industrial Transformation

Oulun yliopisto; Oulu; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefit

Buddy Programme

Spouse Network

Career development

HR Excellence in Research

Work-life balance

Finland living

Job summary

The University of Oulu invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the General Education Research unit. The successful candidate will contribute to the DATAVOID project, focusing on data centre development and industrial transformation in the Arctic, with primary work in Canada and collaborative work across northern regions.

Based in Oulu with periods of residence there and extended field stays in Canada, the role combines research, teaching up to 5%, and opportunities to publish in

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in environmental social sciences, anthropology, STS, sociology, or a related field.
• A research profile aligned with project themes such as infrastructures or industrial transformations.
• Ability to conduct independent qualitative research using interviews, ethnography, archival research, or media analysis.
• Ability to publish high-quality scientific work individually or with others.
• Excellent English writing and speaking skills.
• Willingness to perform fieldwork in Canada, with potential extended stays.
• Good communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct qualitative research on data centre development in northern Canada.
• Conduct fieldwork using interviews, ethnographic research, archival research, or media analysis.
• Produce peer‑reviewed publications, individually or with team.
• Contribute to comparative analysis across case studies and participate in meetings.
• Collaborate with DATAVOID partners in Canada and at the University of Oulu.
• Contribute to research communication and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Qualitative research

Independent research

Academic publications

English proficiency

Fieldwork readiness

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

The University of Oulu invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the General Education Research unit. The successful candidate will contribute to the DATAVOID project, focusing on data centre development and industrial transformation in the Arctic, with primary work in Canada and collaborative work across northern regions.

Based in Oulu with periods of residence there and extended field stays in Canada, the role combines research, teaching up to 5%, and opportunities to publish in