Research Assistant, Oulu Mining School, Faculty of Technology

Research Assistant, Oulu Mining School, Faculty of Technology Faculty of Technology, Oulu Mining School

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.

Oulu Mining School (OMS) is an education and research unit in engineering and geosciences at the University of Oulu, which significantly strengthens the University’s expertise in natural resources and sustainability. Oulu Mining School gathers core disciplines of the mining value chain at the geosciences, geophysics, mining engineering, and mineral processing sectors.

The candidate will research projects related to data processing and modelling of geophysical seismic interferometry, enhanced by machine learning and deep learning.

The position is to advance geophysical data processing using structured workflows, investigating and incorporating as part of the Master's thesis or Diploma research. The geophysical data have been collected in several seismic surveys on tailings facilities in the HE Mine.io project.

In addition, the candidate will assist with the preparation of sensors, instruments, and equipment for laboratory and field scale deployment and decommissioning (e.g., using geophysical methods such as passive seismics).

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

• Ongoing Master's studies
• You must be competent in data analysis and research, and know about machine learning and deep learning workflows.
• Be able to use programming languages like Python.
• Fluent spoken and written English abilities

• The support of an experienced and enthusiastic team, where you can share your expertise and grow as an expert.
• Development and career options of the big organisation.
• Finland is one of the most livable countries in the world, with a high quality of life, safety, an excellent education system, and a competitive economy. Read more about living in Oulu !

The position isfixed-term (6 months) starting from 01.04.2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The salary will be based on the OV01 level of the demand level chart for teaching and research staff at Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). Starting gross salary will be approximately.  EUR per month (before taxes). A trial period of 6 months is applied to the position.

Interested? If yes, please apply by 15.3.2026 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system. Please attach a

• CV

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.

If you have any further questions, please contact Dr Raul Mollehuara Canales, Raul.

Mollehuara Canales

Type of employment

Type of employment Temporary position

Contract type

Contract type Full time

Number of positions

Number of positions 1

Full-time equivalent 100%

City

County

Country

Country Finland

Reference number

Reference number 2026/166