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  • Postdoctoral Researcher (marine multichannel seismics)

    The Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher for marine multichannel seismic surveys. You will work in the Marine Geology team of the Environmental Solutions unit with 60 professionals. Your office will be in Espoo in the Helsinki capital area. You can also work remotely flexibly in Finland.

    GTK is acquiring a new high-resolution multichannel seismic system for our coastal research vessel Geomari, which you will use for scientific research and be responsible for developing data processing and interpretation for scientific and commercial projects. The science project will study the internal structure of glacial landforms and (paleo)geomorphology of buried till beds in Finnish sea areas to gain important new insight in the past glacial dynamics. Your task will be to present the project results in international conferences and scientific publications. Your task will also be to supervise a PhD student and acquire funding for future research projects.

    This postdoc position is part of Postdoctoral Programme for Research Institutes in Finland. The Programme is funded from the Finnish long-term research and development (R&D) plan. The Programme recruits 85 new postdoctoral researchers to 12 Finnish government research institutes between 2025 and 2028. The aim of the Programme is to strengthen R&D competence in areas important to society and business. Postdoctoral researchers will drive impactful, high-level research bridging science, industry, and administration. The Programme supports postdoctoral researcher’s networking and mobility between sectors. Read more: https://tulanet.fi/postdoc/

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    Our expectations of the applicant

    Education, experience and skills expected of an applicant

    • PhD in geophysics or related field. Your doctorate is no more than five years old (up to ten years for special
    reasons). A person who has been awarded a permission to defend their dissertation before submitting the
    application may also be considered.
    • Experience in multichannel seismic data processing and interpretation
    • Sound programming skills (e.g., C/C++, Git, Python)
    • Knowledge on glacial geomorphology
    • Ability and willingness to participate in research cruises on the Baltic Sea
    • English language proficiency, both oral and written
    • Demonstrated ability to write scientific publications

    Education, experience and skills that are appreciated

    • Experience in working on research vessels
    • Strong international networks and networking skills
    • Experience in international work settings
    • Interest in learning Finnish language

    Personal qualities desired from the applicant

    You are an adaptable team player and self-initiated and independent in your work. You want to constantly learn new things. You are innovative and development oriented.

    We offer you GTK is an international and diverse work community where everyone’s input is valued. Our employees have the opportunity to influence their own work and work remotely in Finland. At GTK we are committed to renew our operations and expertise. We take care of our employees’ wellbeing with our wide range of activities that support wellbeing at work. In addition, we offer central government holiday benefits and a modern and multi-location work, such as flexible working hours. Find out more about us: www.gtk.fi/en/careers-at-gtk/ Contact Information

    For further information, please contact your future scientific supervisor Dr. Joonas Virtasalo, tel. +358295032261 reachable on Monday 18.11 at 13-15 (EET) and on Tuesday 19.11 at 10-12 (EET), or supervisor Jyrki Hämäläinen, tel. +358295032275 reachable on Tuesday 19.11 at 13-15 (EET) and on Wednesday 20.11 at 15-16 (EET).

    How to apply

    Primarily, we request applicants to submit their applications electronically via the Valtiolle.fi service. However, you can also apply for this job by delivering your application to the Registry Office’s postal address. Both the application and the envelope must feature the ID number of the position applied for. The letter must be delivered by the end of the application period.

  • The Registry of the Geological Survey of Finland

    Vuorimiehentie 5, P.O. Box 96
    FI-02151 Espoo

  • Organisation
  • At GTK, we aim to work for the Earth and for Us. We conduct objective research to find solutions to challenges posed by climate change, the energy transition, and the circular economy. Our 400 experts are specialists in the mineral economy, green energy, water management, the environment, and digital solutions. Together with our Finnish and global partners, we are building
    sustainable and carbon-neutral future. GTK is a research organization governed by the Finnish Ministry of Employment and the Economy. www.gtk.fi/en/

    Location
    Espoo

    You can work at one of our following locations

  • Espoo
    Vuorimiehentie 5 P.O Box 96
    FI-02151 Espoo
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    Position information

    Other information of the position

  • More information: The starting date is 1.2.2025 or by agreement. The position is fixed term for 3 years. The position includes a probationary period.

    The selected postdoctoral researcher may be transferred to a permanent research scientist position after an evaluation at the end of their temporary position and GTK’s resource needs assessment.

    We consciously advance the diversity and equality of our staff, so we encourage many kinds of people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Our work community is made up of more than 20 different nationalities, which is one example of our diversity.

    Please send your application with your motivation letter and CV in English through the valtiolle.fi-service latest on 27.11.2024 at 16:15 (EET), using service key 8362.

    The interviews are scheduled to take place in December 2024.

    We may conduct a personal background check on the person selected for the job with the person’s consent (security clearance act 726/2014). For more information about the security clearance process and the rights of subjects of background checks, please visit www.supo.fi/en

    Please note that names of the applicants and the applications with attachments are public.
  • Level of position: Specialists
  • Remote work: Possibility to work remotely
  • Description of the remote work: You can also work remotely flexibly in Finland.
  • Reason for fixed-term employment: Nature of work
  • Working time format: Office working hours
  • Remuneration information: The salary is determined by the competence of the person selected for the position.
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