Doctoral Researcher in Saami Language and Culture
1 month ago
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented researcher to join our team at the University of Oulu's Giellagas Institute, Faculty of Humanities.
In this position, you will participate in the national 1000 doctorates pilot programme, which aims to provide a carefully planned and guided doctoral research experience tailored to support your career plans.
The Giellagas Institute has a nation-wide responsibility to organize, introduce, and provide Saami language and cultural studies and research at the academic level. Our main responsibility, in addition to teaching, is research of Saami languages and Saami culture, increasing all kinds of knowledge regarding the languages, history, society, and other cultural aspects of the Saami.
The common research themes include:
- Structures, service systems, and development of Saami social and health care as part of Saami society.
- Training of Saami social and health care professionals.
- Development of Saami cultural competence and Saami languages in social and health care.
- Saami people as clients in social and health care.
- Special features related to Saami culture and community in indigenous social work and health care.
As a doctoral researcher, you will:
- Collect and analyze data.
- Collaborate with stakeholders.
- Extensive networks for Nordic Saami research and international indigenous research.
- Development and career options of a big organization.
- We have a HR Excellence in Research-quality label, which is a recognition awarded by the European Commission for the development of researchers' working conditions and careers.
- Finland is one of the most livable countries in the world, with a high quality of life, safety, excellent education system, and competitive economy.
The chosen doctoral researcher will also be expected to apply for doctoral study rights at the University of Oulu Graduate School. We are looking for excellent candidates who must fulfill the following criteria:
- Must hold a master's degree or equivalent degree in a field of humanities or social sciences.
- Must have achieved a good grade in their degree (i.e., at least 60% of the maximum grade in both taught courses and the master's thesis).
- Experience in social and health care work with the Saami.
- Knowledge of Saami culture and society.
The doctoral researcher selected in the pilot programme will be offered a three-year (36-month) fixed-term full-time employment contract by the University of Oulu. This position is available for a highly motivated and talented researcher wishing to undertake and complete training for a research-focused doctoral degree, starting 1 January 2025. A six-month trial period is applied in the position.
The salary of the selected doctoral researcher will be paid monthly. The salary will be based on the levels 2-4 of the demand level chart for teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 50% of the job-specific component). Starting gross salary will be approx € per month (before taxes).
The employment contract is based on a total working time of 1,612 hours per year, which gives the doctoral researcher freedom to plan his/her working hours.
How to ApplyPlease apply by the 25th of September through our recruitment system.
The application should be written in English and include the following:
- 1) Certificates/Diplomas Scanned copy of the original relevant Master's degree certificates and transcript of records and, when necessary, official translations to Finnish or English.
- 2) Motivation letter (max. 2 pages) summarizing applicant's professional experience and expertise and describing why applicant is interested in this position.
- 3) Curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages), including a list of any peer-reviewed scientific publications (with full reference details).
- 4) Research plan (max. 3 pages) The research plan should contain information about the background and significance of the research, a description of the intended objectives and methods, and a preliminary schedule.
- 5) Valid certificate of language proficiency Can also be verified in an interview.
Only applications containing all relevant appendices and submitted through the online recruitment system will be considered. Applications received after the call deadline will not be considered.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people of different ages, genders, and linguistic, cultural, or minority groups.
Recruitment process:
Interviews for those selected for the next stage in the recruitment process will be held in the autumn of 2024.
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