Postdoctoral Researcher - Data Stewardship & Open Science

Helsinki Innovation Services Ltd; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Helsinki invites applications for a fixed-term Postdoctoral Researcher in Data Stewardship and training within INAR, tied to Finnish eLTER community and two Horizon Europe projects ST4RIS and STARDAST.

The role focuses on research, training design, and knowledge exchange across European research infrastructures, with emphasis on FAIR/Open Science practices and interoperability. One-year contract with potential extension based on funding.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree must be granted before the beginning of employment.
• Scientific contributions to environmental observation networks, research infrastructures, data stewardship, or FAIR/Open Science.
• Knowledge of research data management and FAIR/Open Science, with ability to formulate questions, select methods, analyze evidence, and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research on data stewardship, FAIR/Open Science implementation, and competence development.
• Design training-needs assessments with infrastructure staff, researchers, data specialists, and partners.
• Define learning outcomes and develop modular courses, workshops, webinars, and reusable materials.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

International collaboration

Pedagogical training

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

The University of Helsinki invites applications for a fixed-term Postdoctoral Researcher in Data Stewardship and training within INAR, tied to Finnish eLTER community and two Horizon Europe projects ST4RIS and STARDAST.

The role focuses on research, training design, and knowledge exchange across European research infrastructures, with emphasis on FAIR/Open Science practices and interoperability. One-year contract with potential extension based on funding.