"Research Infrastructure Manager"

The Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Helsinki is seeking a Research Infrastructure Manager for diverse tasks related to the coordination and development of technical support for research infrastructure. We offer a responsible and interesting job in a diverse working environment on the Viikki green campus.

The Research Infrastructure Manager's responsibilities include developing the faculty's infrastructure based on the faculty's strategy. They will be responsible for the efficient use and maintenance of equipment, sampling, and analyses related to the faculty's research infrastructure, as well as quality assurance and development of these functions. The manager will act as an expert in the procurement of various research equipment for the faculty and will oversee the procurement process for more expensive specialized equipment. The role also includes supervisory responsibilities. Additionally, the Research Infrastructure Manager will coordinate and develop the cost-effective use of the faculty's facilities. They will work closely with the vice-dean responsible for the faculty's infrastructure platforms.

Requirements for the applicant:

• A relevant higher education degree, such as MSc or MA
• Ability for independent leadership, planning, and development work
• Good interpersonal and supervisory skills, as well as the ability to collaborate
• Solution-oriented mindset and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Finnish (B2) and English (B2)
• Experience in supervisory roles is an advantage

In this role, you will support high-level extensive research and teaching activities. The position offers the opportunity to develop your own expertise in a high-quality international, multidisciplinary work community.

The salary for the position is based on the university salary system for non-teaching and non-research staff, at level 10 of the job demand scale. Additionally, a personal performance-based salary component will be paid. The gross salary ranges from €4,408 to €4,940. The position will be filled with a six-month probation period.

Application instructions:

We ask you to attach the following documents to your application as a single PDF file (in Finnish or English):

• A motivation letter (1 page)
• A description of leadership experience and work experience in the research infrastructure field (1 page)
• A curriculum vitae (CV) and contact information for two referees
• A statement of any other activities the applicant wishes to bring to the faculty's attention (1 page)

Attachments should be compiled into ONE PDF file, named as follows: TIPsurname_firstname. No additional attachments are needed.

External applicants should apply for the position via the "Apply now" link in the recruitment system.

Applicants with a helsinki.fi user account and a valid employment contract, grant researcher agreement, visiting researcher, or visiting professor agreement at the University of Helsinki should apply via the "Employee login" link.

The application period ends on February 28, 2026 (at 23:59).

For more information:

• For more information about the position, please contact the vice-dean, Professor Sarah Butcher (bioenv-research-vice-dean@helsinki.fi, phone: +358 29 41 59561)
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR specialist Harri Hamara (harri.hamara@helsinki.fi, phone: +358 29 41 57565)

Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences

• World-class environmental and life sciences research and education from the molecular and cellular levels to individuals and ecosystems. https://www.helsinki.fi/fi/bio-ja-ymparistotieteellinen-tiedekunta

We welcome applicants from diverse genders, linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and minorities.