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University of Oulu
4 days ago
Postdoctoral Researcher, Environmental Social Sciences and Digital Infrastructures University of Oulu in Finland
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Anthropology
Funding
Fixed-term postdoctoral position funded by the Research Council of Finland project DATAVOID for 3 years; starting gross salary approx. 3700-4300€ per month before taxes, plus a salary component based on personal work performance (maximum 50% of the job-specific component).
Deadline
Nov 26, 2026
Country
Finland
University
University of Oulu
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About this position
The University of Oulu is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for the General Education Research unit at the Faculty of Education and Psychology. The role sits within DATAVOID (From a Void to the Cloud? Data Centres in the Afterlives of Arctic Industries), an interdisciplinary research project examining how data centres emerge in post-industrial northern communities and how they relate to the legacies of earlier industries.
The post is designed for a researcher who will develop a comparative strand of work on data centre development and industrial transformation in the Arctic, with a primary focus on Canada and comparative connections across northern regions. The project studies how new digital investments are taking shape in places shaped by former industrial activity, abundant energy, and existing infrastructure, and how local communities, companies, and other actors imagine future change.
DATAVOID combines ethnographic and archival research with artistic collaboration, and the postdoctoral researcher will contribute to this wider research programme through qualitative fieldwork, comparative analysis, and publication work. The position is based in Oulu, with active participation in the local research environment and extended research periods in Canada. The successful candidate will also collaborate with project partners in Canada and researchers at the University of Oulu working across environmental social sciences, more-than-human research, and transdisciplinary approaches.
The project is led by Dr Anna Niia Varfolomeeva, and the appointee will work closely with the PI and other project members on project meetings, workshops, research communication, community engagement, and outreach activities. The position includes a small teaching and supervision contribution, aligned where possible with the candidate’s expertise.
Funding details
Fixed-term postdoctoral position funded by the Research Council of Finland project DATAVOID for 3 years; starting gross salary approx. 3700-4300€ per month before taxes, plus a salary component based on personal work performance (maximum 50% of the job-specific component).
What's required
A doctoral degree in environmental social sciences, anthropology, human geography, science and technology studies (STS), sociology, or another relevant field is required, and the doctorate must be completed before employment begins and have been obtained no more than 10 years before the closing date for applications. Applicants should have a research profile relevant to infrastructures, industrial transformations, digitalisation, energy and resource development, human-environment relations, or northern and Arctic studies; demonstrated ability to conduct independent qualitative research using interviews, ethnographic research, archival research, or qualitative document and media analysis; the ability to produce high-quality scientific publications independently and collaboratively; excellent written and spoken English; readiness to conduct fieldwork in Canada with possible extended research stays; and strong communication, collaboration, and organisational skills for both independent and team-based work. Previous experience or knowledge of Canadian, particularly northern or Arctic, contexts; community-engaged or participatory research; digital infrastructures or infrastructure transitions; and interdisciplinary or international research experience are considered an advantage.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Oulu recruitment system by 26 November 2026 at 23:59 Finnish local time. Submit a motivation letter, 2-page research statement, CV, list of publications, one writing sample, and contact details of two referees. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to an on-site or remote interview and later asked to provide diplomas and references.
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