Research Coordinator, Science

Oura; Oulu; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Lunch benefit

Wellness benefit

Flexible working hours

Wellness Time Off

Enhanced occupational health care

Personal Oura Ring plus lifetime use

Job summary

Oura seeks a Research Coordinator to join the Research Operations team on a fixed-term contract in Oulu. The role focuses on running in-person data collections, managing research equipment, and co-authoring protocols to support internal human studies.

The position emphasizes adherence to ethics, quality control, and timely study progress. The assignment lasts about 10 months (11/2026–08/2027), largely onsite in Oulu with regular office visits.

Qualifications

• Studies from human research (e.g., biology, psychology, cognitive science, biomedical engineering) and in your final stages (4th+ year / 250 ECTS).
• Familiarity with research ethics and good clinical practice
• Strong attention to detail and confidence managing timelines and documentation
• Good communication skills (in English)
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing situation
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a cross-disciplinary team environment
• Nice to have: experience with biosignals (PPG, spectroscopy)

Responsibilities

• Run in-person data collections, including scheduling, room and equipment setup, participant flow, and accurate capture of data from the Oura Ring and reference devices.
• Manage prototypes and research equipment, troubleshooting functionality issues.
• Co-author protocols and SOPs in collaboration with researchers and data scientists.
• Track study milestones, proactively flag blockers, and keep studies moving on time.
• Perform manual data quality control and collaborate with engineers to build automated checks.
• Ensure compliance with research ethics, Good Clinical Practice, and Oura's internal standards.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Timelines management

Independent working

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Human research study background (biology/psychology/biomedical engineering)

Tools

Biosignals (PPG, spectroscopy)

Job description

Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their Oura Ring and its connected app. We've helped millions of people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.

Empowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work - both in and out of the office.

We are looking for a Research Coordinator to join our Research Operations team on a fixed-term contract in Oulu. This team leads a variety of research studies, both internal and external, to develop new features and continue to enhance the accuracy of our algorithms. Our partnerships often lead to scientific publications and provide public validation of Oura's health sensing capabilities. You will support our team with ongoing internal human research studies.

Our fixed-term period is planned to be 10 months, timing can be agreed between 11/2026- 08/2027. This is a mostly onsite role based in Oulu, which will involve commuting into our office multiple times per week.

What You'll Do:

• Run in-person data collections, including scheduling, room and equipment setup, participant flow, and accurate capture of data from the Oura Ring and reference devices.
• Manage prototypes and research equipment, troubleshooting functionality issues.
• Co-author protocols and SOPs in collaboration with researchers and data scientists.
• Track study milestones, proactively flag blockers, and keep studies moving on time.
• Perform manual data quality control and collaborate with engineers to build automated checks.
• Ensure compliance with research ethics, Good Clinical Practice, and Oura's internal standards.

We would love to have you in our team if You have:

• Studies from human research (e.g., biology, psychology, cognitive science, biomedical engineering) and in your final stages (4th+ year / 250 ECTS).
• Familiarity with research ethics and good clinical practice
• Strong attention to detail and confidence managing timelines and documentation
• Good communication skills (in English)
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing situation
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a cross-disciplinary team environment
• Nice to have: experience with biosignals (PPG, spectroscopy)

What We Offer:

At Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Lunch benefit
• Wellness benefit
• Flexible working hours
• Wellness Time Off
• Enhanced occupational health care
• Personal Oura Ring plus lifetime membership

Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals seeking employment at Oura are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.