Postdoctoral Researcher: Arctic Data & Infrastructures

NordMedia Network; Oulu; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International collaboration

Interdisciplinary environment

Career development

HR Excellence in Research

Job summary

University of Oulu invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Social Sciences and Digital Infrastructures to contribute to the DATAVOID project. The role involves qualitative methods, fieldwork in Canada, and cross-national collaboration with partners in Finland and beyond.

You will develop a comparative research strand on data centre development and industrial transformation in Arctic regions, with a focus on Canada, while contributing to broader project work and

Qualifications

• PhD completed before employment and within 10 years of the closing date.
• Strong research profile related to infrastructures, industrial transformations, digitalisation, energy and resource development, human-environment relations, or Arctic studies.
• Ability to conduct independent qualitative research (interviews, ethnography, archival/qualitative media analysis).
• Proven record of high-quality scientific publications, independently and with others.
• Excellent written and spoken English; willingness to conduct fieldwork in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct qualitative research on data centre development in northern communities in Canada (Alberta/Saskatchewan focus).
• Carry out fieldwork using interviews, ethnography, archival and media analysis.
• Develop own research within DATAVOID and publish in peer-reviewed venues, independently and with others.
• Contribute to comparative analysis across case studies and participate in meetings and workshops.
• Collaborate with DATAVOID partners in Canada and University of Oulu researchers; contribute to research communication and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken English

Education

Doctoral degree in environmental social sciences / anthropology / STS / sociology or related field

Job description

University of Oulu invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Social Sciences and Digital Infrastructures to contribute to the DATAVOID project. The role involves qualitative methods, fieldwork in Canada, and cross-national collaboration with partners in Finland and beyond.

You will develop a comparative research strand on data centre development and industrial transformation in Arctic regions, with a focus on Canada, while contributing to broader project work and