Are you the scientific computing expert we are looking for and interested in developing your organization's data processing and analytics capabilities?
We are looking for a Senior Specialist for a permanent position in the IT and Digitalisation service group, which is a unit of approximately 35 IT professionals at the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke). Luke produces data and services to support societal decision-making, and together with our researchers, we are at the forefront of building new digital solutions for the natural resources sector that promote the sustainable use of natural resources both in Finland and abroad.
As a Senior Specialist, your task is to provide scientific computing and data management support to Luke's research units and official functions. You will support the adoption of good practices and methods and the development of data analyses and calculations. You will provide models of best practices in open science. In practical data management work, you will be able to automate processes at different stages of data processing and develop the quality and efficiency of calculations.
Working as a team and working in different types of networks comes naturally to you, and you feel successful when you are able to support others in developing in data processing tasks. Your background may be diverse, but experience in research activities and its processes provides a good starting point for success in the position alongside strong technical expertise.
We offer a relaxed work environment where you can develop your skills in a good team. Our working hours are flexible, and we feel that reconciling work and personal life is very good. We invest in the well-being of our personnel and the continuous development of competence.
Our expectations of the applicant
In practice, successful performance of the position requires a university degree suitable for the position, e.g. in the field of information technology or statistics, and professional experience in similar tasks.
We expect the applicant to have good cooperation and interaction skills, a self-motivated and self-directed approach to work, problem-solving skills, the ability to perceive the big picture, and to communicate and document solutions in Finnish and English. We value experience in agile development, automation of data processing, good pressure tolerance and customer-oriented thinking.
The best conditions for performing the task are:
• Versatile IT expertise and the ability to develop cost-effective solutions.
• Good Python and R programming skills.
• Good SQL skills.
• Experience in automating processes and producing efficient data processing processes.
• Experience in data modeling, database design, and metadata management.
• Experience in guiding others, transferring know-how and producing instructions.
• You feel like you fit into a culture where there is more to being together than alone.
In addition, we value experience and interest in:
• Open science and research
• Microsoft Azure cloud services
• CSC's computing environments and other services
• Agile development and teamwork
• From statistics, programming, or machine learning
• CI/CD methods (e.g. CI/CD). GitHub Actions)
• Documentation of systems and description of architecture
• The Natural Resources Institute Finland's research sectors (forests, agriculture, game and hunting, fishing and fisheries).
We offer you
The well-being of our people and a positive approach towards innovation and development are particularly important to us. Our mobile work model allows you to work in Finland in the location most appropriate for your work. In addition, we provide flexible hours, and as your employment with us continues, long vacations. We offer lunch benefits, as well as sports, culture, or commuting support.
Clarifications
The person selected for the position might need to undergo concise security clearance vetting with the applicant’s consent (Security Clearance Act 726/2014). More detailed information on the procedure and the subject's rights is available at www.supo.fi.
Contact Information
Anna Louhivaara
Team leader, Manager, Information Systems, available on May 5 from 1.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.
+358 29 532 6798
[email protected]
Harri Pitkänen
Senior Specialist, Data Architect, available on May 9 from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.
+358 295 322 693
[email protected]
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.
Organisation
Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) is a research organisation that builds sustainable future and well-being from renewable natural resources. We create knowledge-based solutions and services for our customers and add value to a sustainable and competitive business based on renewable natural resources. We also support public policy making related to natural resources and the resource economy.
Luke's tasks and organisation are regulated in the Act on the Natural Resources Institute Finland (561/2014). Luke is operating under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland.
Being open-minded, curious, and having a strong will to make a positive impact in the world bind Luke people together. We value our diverse working community consisting of people with different backgrounds and cultures and promote equality. On this basis, we are building a cheerful and respectful culture in which everyone’s input is appreciated. Sustainability is included in all our operations.
Location
Jokioinen, Oulu, Helsinki, Joensuu, Turku
