Doctoral Researcher, Languages and Literature, English, Faculty of Humanities

The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, international research university, with about 4000 employees who produce new knowledge based on high-standards research and provide research based education to build a more sustainable, smarter, and more humane world. The University of Oulu community has about 17,000 people in total. Our northern scientific community operates globally and creates conditions for the emergence of innovations.

We are now looking for

Doctoral Researcher

to join us in the Research unit for Languages and Literature, English, at the Faculty of Humanities.

About the job

The position is part of the Eudaimonia Institute, University of Oulu, funded project titled “Multiliteracy Expertise in Future Working Life: Interaction and Coexistence of Humans and Language-based AI Systems (MultiHAI)”. In the project

• your role will include conducting applied linguistic research on multiliteracy expertise in working life
• you will manage project-related tasks
• you will work as part of a multidisciplinary research team

What we offer

• The support of an experienced and enthusiastic team, where you can share your expertise and grow as an expert.
• Wellness benefit ePassi covering sport, culture, and well-being. Read more about other staff benefits.
• Development and career options of the big organization.
• Work that matters and a workplace that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. Read more about working with us.

Who are you?

In order to succeed and enjoy the position, we expect from you:

• Master's degree in the field of English language studies. The degree must be completed before the start of the employment.
• Qualitative research orientation with demonstrated research experience or interest
• We expect the candidate to demonstrate a willingness to engage in the study of knowledge workers’ multiliteracy expertise in working life contexts
• Experience in working with/handling data for relevant projects (e.g., in a thesis)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Fluency in written and interpersonal communication skills in English
• See also the requirements of the University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS)

We also appreciate:

• Finnish language skills
• Experience in interaction analysis and/or discourse analysis
• Experience in working with/analyzing video-recorded interaction data and/or multimodal discourse data
• Experience in and/or readiness to data collection

Salary

The position is fixed-term for 3 years as of 1.1.2026 or as agreed.

The salary will be based on the levels 2-4 of the demand level chart for teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (a maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). The starting gross salary will be approx. 2500-2800 € per month (before taxes). A trial period of 6 months is applied to the position.

How to apply?

Interested? If yes, please apply by 17.11.2025(23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system.

The application should be written in English and include the following:

1. Cover letter
2. CV following the guidelines of the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity
3. Certificates/Diplomas
4. Contact information of two persons available for recommendation

The eligible applicants fitting best in the profile expected for the position will be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified during the selection process.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, such as people of different ages, genders, and linguistic, cultural, or minority groups.

Contact Information

If you have any further questions, please contact: Dr Tiina Räisänen, Faculty of Humanities, Research Unit of Languages and Literature, [emailprotected]