Research Funding Advisor

Moventas Wind Ltd; Jyväskylä; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Jyväskylä seeks a Research Funding Advisor for a fixed-term period (12.10.2026–31.8.2027) within Research and Innovation Services (RIS). The advisor will help researchers apply for external funding, mainly from the Academy of Finland and SRC, and will train researchers on funding opportunities.

The role requires strong communication in English (and Finnish), and experience in higher education or research funding.

Qualifications

• Experience working at a higher education institution or research organisation.
• Experience preparing funding applications for the Academy of Finland.
• Experience evaluating funding applications and advising applicants.

Responsibilities

• Support researchers in applying for research and innovation funding.
• Identify funding sources and relevant networks.
• Interpret funders’ requirements and provide feedback on applications.
• Follow funding opportunities and train researchers on them.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Finnish proficiency

HEI/research institution experience

Academy of Finland funding experience

Job description

University of Jyväskylä is seeking to recruit aResearch Funding Advisorfor a fixed-term period of 12.10.2026-31.8.2027.

At theUniversity of Jyväskylä , our excellence in research rests on a strong ethical basis, extensive methodological expertise, the ability to utilize networks, and significant scientific and societal impact.High-quality research services and research infrastructure support the implementation of national and international research projects and new innovative initiatives in multidisciplinary research. We promote responsible science practices and open science.

The open position is in Research and Innovation Services (RIS). RIS assists researchers in applying for external funding, supports the utilisation and commercialisation of research results, and develops the conditions for the University's research activities.

Who should apply

As a research funding advisor, you will support researchers in applying for research and innovation funding, particularly from the Academy of Finland and the StrategicResearch Council (SRC), but also from other national and international funding sources. Your duties include identifying funding sources and relevant networks, interpreting funders’ requirements, providing feedback on applications, and contributing to their drafting. You actively follow funding opportunities and communicate and train researchers on them.

We are seeking a service-oriented and motivated expert with experience working at a higher education institution or research organisation, applying for external research funding, and providing application support services.

You are proactive, self-motivated and cooperative. You have strong analytical skills and the ability to see the big picture. You excel at finding valuable information for researchers and integrating data from various sources. You are a good team player, but you also work independently and manage your own tasks thoughtfully.Research funding advisoris required tohave

• good communication, cooperation and interaction skills
• good oral and written skills in English and good command in Finnish
• experience in working at a higher education institution or research organisation
• experience in preparing funding applications for the Academy of Finland

The following will be considered an advantage

• experience in research work
• experience in evaluating funding applications
• experience with research funding from other funders, such as Business Finland, MSCA, ERC or other European research funding, as well as in advising applicants and providing support services

What we offer

At the University of Jyväskylä, you will be a recognized member of our community with a unique opportunity to contribute to international research. You will be part of our international and multidisciplinary community where the wellbeing of each individual is important. Our lively campus provides excellent opportunities for maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. We take care of your well-being by providing you with good occupational health services and sports services and benefits. You can spend two hours of your working time per week exercising. Flexible working hours and the possibility of partial remote work support the balance between work and leisure.

Jyväskylä is located in central Finland, just three hours by train from the capital Helsinki. Part of the Finnish Lakeland, the city offers easy access to nature and a range of outdoor, sports and exercise activities. As a major centre of education with a large student population, it also features a vibrant cultural scene. For more information about the University of Jyväskylä, the city of Jyväskylä, and living in Finland, see theHandbook for international staff .

The salary for a research funding advisor is determined based on the task‑specific demand level MV09 of the university salary system for other expert and support service staff. The salary range will be approximately 3700-4300 €/month (gross income), depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

The reason for a fixed‑term contract is substitution. A trial period of five months will be applied at the beginning of the employment.

For further information,please contact Director of Research Services Leena Sivula,[e-mail] or tel. [phone].

Research and Innovation Services

Research and Innovation Services assistsresearchers in applying for external funding, supports the utilisation and commercialisation of research results, and develops the conditions for the University's research activities.

The University of Jyväskylä is a human‑centred environment of 2,850 experts and 15,200 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and wellbeing for us all. It is essential that each member of the community thrives and has opportunities to develop and grow. We cherish openness of thinking as well as the balance between research and education. Our naturally beautiful campus is located at the heart of the city of Jyväskylä. JYU is the third largest employer in Central Finland.