Research Funding Advisor
Would you be interested in working at the interface between research and research administration, developing services that support research funding? We are currently looking for a fixed-term
RESEARCH FUNDING ADVISOR.
As a research funding advisor, you will be responsible for the expert services related to research funding at the University of Helsinki's Viikki campus and LUOMUS as part of the campus team. Your duties will focus on international research funding, particularly EU research funding.
You will support and guide researchers and faculties in improving the quality of their funding applications and assist in the preparation of funding agreements. As an advisor, you will participate in the development of processes related to funding applications and collaborate with funders. The position includes providing information and training related to research funding. In addition, you will support the management of faculties/units in planning research funding applications.
The position is a fixed-term substitute position until the end of May 2026. We hope that you will be able to join our team as soon as possible. The salary for the position will be set at €3,800-4,100/month at the beginning of the employment relationship, depending on the skills and previous work experience of the selected candidate.
About you
You enjoy working in an international environment with different people. You have a solution-oriented service attitude and good presentation skills. You are also capable of working independently and proactively, as well as accurately and systematically.
You have a master degree, preferably in a field that supports the activities of the Viikki campus. You are familiar with the world of research and higher education administration. You already have solid experience with research funders as an application preparer or applicant, and you are familiar with EU research funding instruments. In our international operating environment, you communicate fluently in English, both in writing and orally. Knowledge of Finnish is an advantage in this position, but not a requirement.
Research funding team
As a research funding specialist, you will be part of an inspiring and collaborative team of around 20 experts. We operate on all University of Helsinki campuses, i.e. Viikki, Kumpula, Meilahti, and the city center. Our experts work flexibly, both remotely and on-site. We will provide you with thorough training in the necessary processes and systems. The position will give you the opportunity to grow and develop your expertise as a research funding and administration specialist.
Interested?
We look forward to receiving your application through our recruitment system by September 17, 2025, at the latest. We will review applications during the application period and aim to fill the position as quickly as possible.
For more information about the position, please contact Research Funding Service Manager Jukka Reivinen, tel. +358 50 390 7890 (not available September 12–17), Research Funding Specialist Katariina Vainio-Mattila, tel. +358 50 415 0146, and Grant Coach Katja Ritari, tel. +358 50 556 0332.
Research Services
Research Services supports the University of Helsinki’s world-class research and its requirements, and advances doctoral education and research impact. Research Services operates as part of the University’s professional services known collectively as University Services, and is responsible for the strategic support of research, services for doctoral education, support for research funding application and project coordination, and laboratory services. Services are provided to the University leadership, unit leaders and researchers on the campuses, at the University level and online. Research Services is composed of six different service units with a staff of about 150 specialists.
University Services
The University of Helsinki supports research, teaching and studying through its University Services, which consists of the following sectors: HR Services, Teaching and Learning Services, Financial Services, Research Services, Communications and Community Relations, and Administrative Services. University Services employs approximately 1,100 professionals in campus-based on-site services and University-level services assisting the on-site services.
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