Finland Job Openings
Helsingin yliopiston
Two Curators in Zoology
Helsinki
September 20, 2024
The Finnish Museum of Natural History invites applications for two permanent positions of
Curator
specialising in systematics, taxonomy, biogeography and/or evolution of vertebrates or invertebrates, excluding insects. The appointments will begin on 1 April 2025 at the earliest or as agreed. Curators will be positioned at the Metazoa Team of the Zoology Unit.
About the positions
The work is focused on independent collection-based research, and we are looking for established top experts in the field. Other duties of the curators will include managing and developing the scientific collections (including collection databases) and supervising the work of collection technicians. The curators are expected to be active in applying external funding and building a research group. The curators will teach relevant topics in BSc and MSc courses (max. 5% of working time) and in addition to this, one of the two selected curators will contribute to the organization and development of teaching on the Bachelor level, in co-operation with the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences. As experts in their field, the curators will participate in the museum’s international collaboration and community engagement.
The work is focused on independent collection-based research, and we are looking for established top experts in the field. Other duties of the curators will include managing and developing the scientific collections (including collection databases) and supervising the work of collection technicians. The curators are expected to be active in applying external funding and building a research group. The curators will teach relevant topics in BSc and MSc courses (max. 5% of working time) and in addition to this, one of the two selected curators will contribute to the organization and development of teaching on the Bachelor level, in co-operation with the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences. As experts in their field, the curators will participate in the museum’s international collaboration and community engagement.
Qualifications
The curators must hold a doctoral degree and show a record of international publications demonstrating competence in the field of the position. Successful candidates shall have teaching skills necessary for the position, including the competence to supervise Ph D and MSc students. The curators shall be capable to lead a research group and write high quality funding proposals. Scholarly work outside Finland and evidence of international cooperation shall be given particular consideration. Teamwork skills are required. Experience and interest in working with scientific collections, as well as knowledge of the fauna of Finland are considered further assets. The degree requirement must be met by the end of the application deadline.
The curators must hold a doctoral degree and show a record of international publications demonstrating competence in the field of the position. Successful candidates shall have teaching skills necessary for the position, including the competence to supervise Ph D and MSc students. The curators shall be capable to lead a research group and write high quality funding proposals. Scholarly work outside Finland and evidence of international cooperation shall be given particular consideration. Teamwork skills are required. Experience and interest in working with scientific collections, as well as knowledge of the fauna of Finland are considered further assets. The degree requirement must be met by the end of the application deadline.
To successfully attend to the duties of the position, the appointees must have good skills in English. The official languages of the University of Helsinki are Finnish and Swedish, but foreign citizens, non-native Finnish citizens or citizens who have not been educated in Finnish or Swedish may be exempted from this requirement without a separate application. In addition to teaching in BSc and MSc courses, one of the selected two candidates is expected to participate in the coordination and development of the Bachelor level biology program. Due to the regulations set by the Faculty, teaching is primarily offered in Finnish and consequently adequate Finnish skills (both spoken and written) are expected from one of the two candidates.
What do we offer?
The position is permanent including a trial period of 6 months. The curator’s salary will be based on level 6–7 of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal work performance. The gross monthly salary will be approximately 4100–5050 euros, depending on the appointee’s career stage and scholarly qualifications.
The position is permanent including a trial period of 6 months. The curator’s salary will be based on level 6–7 of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal work performance. The gross monthly salary will be approximately 4100–5050 euros, depending on the appointee’s career stage and scholarly qualifications.
In addition to the research and infrastructure funding possibilities offered by the national and international funding sources, the Museum also has funding available for networking and small starter grants for research.
According to the bi-annual well-being at work survey, we are a healthy work community where people feel safe and enjoy their work and the working environment. We value coaching leadership, and our team highly appreciates conversational and interactive teamwork.
The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including preventive occupational health services and general medical care, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. For further information please check staff benefits and read more about why the University of Helsinki is an excellent career choice. Luomus is an equal opportunity workplace committed to advance wellbeing and diversity and promote gender equality in science and education. We welcome applicants from a variety of genders, linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and minorities.
The appointee is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. The University assists employees from abroad with their transition to work and life in Finland. Finland is a very family-friendly country with generous parental leaves, very affordable state-subsidized daycare that is available for all children, as well as world-renowned free primary education and public healthcare. Finland has also been nominated as the happiest country in the world seven times in a row.
How to apply?
Candidates’ are requested to submit a single PDF file containing:
1) Researcher’s CV. Please check instructions: TENK
2) List of Publications
3) Motivation letter, including a brief outline on their future research plans (in total max. 3 pages)
Candidates’ are requested to submit a single PDF file containing:
1) Researcher’s CV. Please check instructions: TENK
2) List of Publications
3) Motivation letter, including a brief outline on their future research plans (in total max. 3 pages)
The application, together with the required attachments, must be submitted through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by 10.10.2024.
Employees of the University of Helsinki must submit their applications through the SAP Fiori portal: https://msap.sap.helsinki.fi
Employees of the University of Helsinki must submit their applications through the SAP Fiori portal: https://msap.sap.helsinki.fi
Applicants are kindly asked to prepare for the situation in which, after the closing of the application period, they may be requested to submit 5–10 publications of their choice to be sent to external assessors.
Further information
For questions about the position, please contact Metazoa Team leader Hanna Laakkonen hanna.laakkonen@helsinki.fi / +358 504778171 (Mon–Fri: 9–17)
For questions about the position, please contact Metazoa Team leader Hanna Laakkonen hanna.laakkonen@helsinki.fi / +358 504778171 (Mon–Fri: 9–17)
For questions regarding the recruitment system please contact HR: hr-erla@helsinki.fi
About the Finnish Museum of Natural History
The Finnish Museum of Natural History LUOMUS is an independent institute of the University of Helsinki and the national museum in the field of natural history in Finland. The museum’s duties are to amass, maintain and display its collections, and to conduct related research, particularly in the field of species-level biodiversity. The collections serve research, teaching, and public education in biology, geology, and biodiversity, and form part of the international network of natural history repositories. The Finnish Museum of Natural History has five units: Botany and Mycology, Zoology, Geosciences, Biodiversity Informatics and Public Engagement. It has about 250 staff members, from which the Zoology Unit has a staff of about 85 persons, including both permanent and temporary employees.
The Finnish Museum of Natural History LUOMUS is an independent institute of the University of Helsinki and the national museum in the field of natural history in Finland. The museum’s duties are to amass, maintain and display its collections, and to conduct related research, particularly in the field of species-level biodiversity. The collections serve research, teaching, and public education in biology, geology, and biodiversity, and form part of the international network of natural history repositories. The Finnish Museum of Natural History has five units: Botany and Mycology, Zoology, Geosciences, Biodiversity Informatics and Public Engagement. It has about 250 staff members, from which the Zoology Unit has a staff of about 85 persons, including both permanent and temporary employees.
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