Research Assistants (Geography)
About this role
The Department of Geography and Geology at the University of Turku is seeking Research Assistants for fixed-term positions in the Fluvial and Coastal Research Group. The employment will begin on 15 May 2026 or as agreed. Part-time employment is also possible.
The Fluvial and Coastal Research Group conducts research on fluvial processes, including river dynamics and flood extents, as well as coastal geographical processes. Funding for the group's research is mainly provided by the Academy of Finland. We are currently seeking:
Research Assistants to support fieldwork in river systems, 3-5 months
Research Assistants to support data management, 3-5 months
A Research Assistant may be a student pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geography. As part of the research group, it is also possible to complete a Bachelor's or Master's thesis in Geography. Experience in project-based work and relevant fieldwork and modelling tasks will be considered an advantage.
Requirements
- The position of Research Assistant requires:
- Knowledge and competence in geography or another relevant field
- Willingness to become familiar with hydrology, human-environment interactions, and field measurements in water research
- Ability to work independently on research tasks and to carry out careful and systematic reporting
- Readiness for fieldwork and travel
- Fluent English language skills
- A valid category B driving licence
- We value
- Knowledge of Finnish and Swedish
- We value collegiality and promote equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We encourage all qualified applicants with different backgrounds to apply for our open positions.
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