The Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) is looking for a research scientist or senior scientist for the Water and Mining Environment Solutions unit. Your office is in Espoo, Kuopio, Rovaniemi or Kokkola and you can also work remotely flexibly in Finland.
You will work as an expert in jointly funded research projects and in commercial work for our customers. The research themes involved with this position focus on water management, transport modelling of water and substances, geochemical modelling and risk assessment (soil, surface and groundwater). The research focuses primarily on mining environments, and you utilise artificial intelligence and machine learning in your work. Your tasks may also include the development and productisation of GTK’s modelling services.
In your work, you participate in the development of the sector’s activities, apply for project funding, and prepare and implement projects. Reporting on research and co-writing scientific publications are also part of your job description. The emphasis and responsibilities of the position depend on the experience and capabilities of the candidate. Depending on your competence, the position may involve project management, working in national and international networks and projects, as well as mentoring and thesis supervision. If you are hired as a Senior Scientist, your position will involve greater responsibility for tasks in your field.
In the Water and Mining Environment Solutions unit, you are part of a group of around 50 experts working on groundwater research, hydrogeochemistry, groundwater flow modelling, reactive transport modelling, mining environments and water management issues. The position is in a group focusing on mining environments.
Our expectations of the applicant
Education, experience and skills expected of the applicant
• Master’s degree in geology, hydrogeology or other applicable field
• Research experience in geochemistry, hydrogeology and environmental research
• Strong expertise in flow modelling, geochemical and/or transport modelling
• Good IT skills and easy command of modelling software
• Strong interest in research and a multidisciplinary, independent and active approach
to it as well as the ability to work in multinational teams
• Willingness to travel both in Finland and abroad, e.g. for project meetings,
conferences, expert or customer meetings (approx. 5–20 days a year)
• Fluency in written and spoken English
Education, experience and skills that are appreciated
• Doctoral degree in a field suitable for the position
• Experience in mining environments (e.g. geochemistry, hydrogeology and
environmental research)
• Experience in research on contaminated soil and metals
• Skills to apply artificial intelligence and machine learning in modelling
• Experience in project management tasks and international projects
• Experience of different funding instruments and application channels
• Demonstrated ability to network and experience in stakeholder and customer work
• Finnish language proficiency
Personal qualities desired from the applicant
You have good cooperation and networking skills and capabilities for interaction with different stakeholders. You are innovative, take initiative and act independently in your work. You want to continuously learn new things and you follow developments in the field, work well under pressure, and know how to prioritise tasks. You can seize opportunities quickly, and working in a team comes naturally for you. You are development-oriented and you like sparring others.
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 supervisor Anna Tornivaara, tel. +358 29 503 3984 reachable on Wednesdays at 8-9 (EET) or Fridays at 14-15 (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, Kokkola, Kuopio, Rovaniemi
Position information
Other information of the position
- More information: The position is permanent. The starting date is 1.6.2025 or by agreement. The position includes a probationary period. The position of a senior scientist requires a doctoral degree.
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 through the valtiolle.fi-service latest on 3.3.2025 at 16:15 (EET), using service key 10655.
The interviews are scheduled to take place in March.
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.
- Working time format: Office working hours
- Remuneration information: The salary is determined by the competence of the person selected for the position.
