Join ResLab Research Group at Laurea University of Applied Science to Design Resilient Futures

Are you driven to make a meaningful impact in your community, society, and the world? Do you thrive on identifying and pursuing potential in a multidisciplinary team? Are you an experienced RDI (Research, Development, and Innovation) professional with a strong track record in securing competitive RDI funding and leading international RDI projects?

Laurea University of Applied Sciences is looking for a Specialist or a Senior Specialist to join the ResLab Research Group in a permanent position within Laurea’s Master School unit. ResLab’s mission is to strengthen societal resilience and design preferable futures for individuals, communities, and society at large. ResLab operates at the intersection of Laurea’s research programmes. 

Key Responsibilities and Requirements:

For Specialist, a Master's degree is required - for Senior Specialist, a Doctoral or Licenciate's degree.

We expect strong experience and proven achievements in the following primary areas:

• Applying for competitive international research funding (especially Horizon; EDF) and developing funding application processes and tools.
• Subject matter expertise relevant to ResLab’s focus areas.
• Leading and participating in RDI projects in multidisciplinary expert teams (including excellent subordinate and peer collaboration skills).

We consider experience in the following additional areas an advantage (please open your detailed experise in the application):

• RDI collaboration with companies and contract-based industry cooperation.
• Academic publishing.
• Teaching and thesis supervision in higher education.

Additional Requirements

• Pedagogical qualification is considered an advantage.
• The employee must relocate in Finland when starting in the position (Laurea will help with with the relocation).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required.
• A willingness to learn Finnish is expected. Finnish language skills are considered an asset.

Salary and Benefits

• Monthly salary: Specialist 3400-4700€/month, Senior Specialist 4400-5400€/month.
• Annual leave: 30 to 38 days of paid leave depending on the years of applicable work experience.
• Free and comprehensive occupational health care.
• Epassi benefit for personal well-being and recreation.
• Publication bonuses depending on publication classification.
• Mobile phone benefit.
• An inspiring team environment with engaging discussions — and plenty of laughter guaranteed!

Employment terms follow the Collective Agreement for Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences, with a weekly working time of 36.25 hours. This full-time and permanent position is in Laurea’s Leppävaara campus.

About Laurea

Laurea University of Applied Sciences operates across six campuses in the Uusimaa region, Finland. Our community includes around 10,000 students, 680 staff members, and over 28,200 alumni. Laurea combines education with research and development to promote service innovation and entrepreneurship. Applied research at Laurea is conducted within three programmes:

• Sustainable and versatile social and health care
• Service business and circular economy
• Coherent security

Laurea currently holds the largest share of Horizon Europe funding among all Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences.

Laurea aims to be an equal and diverse work community, and we encourage individuals of different ages, genders, and those belonging to linguistic, cultural, or other minorities to apply for our open positions. Through our recruitment efforts, we also strive to enhance our expertise in diversity and sustainable development. Laurea supports employees of different ages and at various career stages, considering their different life situations. We see the balance between work, leisure, and family life as a significant strength. The primary working languages at Laurea are Finnish and English. We are happy to support our staff in developing their language skills.

How to Apply

Please submit your application with your CV attached no later than 17th August 2025 at 22:59 CET.

Candidates selected for an interview will be notified by 22nd August 2025 to schedule a suitable time. All applicants will receive information considering their situation in the recruitment process.

The employment will start by agreement, preferably by 1st October 2025. A six-month probationary period applies to this position.

For more information, please contact Pasi Hario, Lead ResLab Research Group
Phone: +358 40 630 9106 (also available via WhatsApp)
Available for inquiries:

8 July, 12:00–16:00 CET

9 July, 12:00–16:00 CET

Or on other times via email to Pia Saari, RDI-director (pia.saari@laurea.fi).

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