Doctoral Researcher in Educational Technology at the University of Oulu (Finland)

Doctoral Researcher in Educational Technology at the University of Oulu (Finland) https://oulunyliopisto.varbi.com/en/what:job/jobID:974339/

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 19,000 people in total. Our northern scientific community operates globally and creates conditions for the emergence of innovations. The University of Oulu is ranked in the top 3% of the world’s universities. All our research, education, and community activities are guided by our university’s values and ethical principles.

We are currently looking for a

Doctoral Researcher in Educational Technology

to join research projects focusing on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), teacher education, and teachers’ professional development at the Faculty of Education and Psychology at the University of Oulu, Finland.

The position is connected to two research projects: INTEGRATE – Training Teachers to Integrate EU Matters through GenAI-Supported Pedagogy and The Power of Teachers' Online Mentorship for AI Partnership (Power T/A).

The INTEGRATE project, funded by the Erasmus+ Programme under the Jean Monnet Teacher Training action, aims to empower pre-service and in-service teachers to integrate EU topics and values into everyday teaching through GenAI-supported pedagogy. The project develops and implements teacher education courses, online professional development modules, instructional materials, and GenAI-supported teaching activities.

The Power T/A project, funded by the Research Council of Finland, explores the integration of AI-based technologies into teacher mentorship and instructional activities. The project focuses on how AI technologies can support teachers’ professional development, particularly through online mentorship, and how teachers can develop the knowledge and skills needed for meaningful AI integration in education.

About the job

As a doctoral researcher, you will:

• Conduct doctoral research within the INTEGRATE (75%) and Power T/A (25%) projects, with a focus on GenAI, teacher education, and teachers’ professional learning. • Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of GenAI-supported teacher education and professional development activities. • Participate in the development and implementation of courses, online professional development modules, case-based learning materials, and GenAI-supported teaching activities for teachers. • Collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative research data related to the implementation and evaluation of project activities. • Contribute to scientific publications and other research outputs arising from the projects. Collaborate with teachers, teacher educators, researchers, and national and international project partners. • Present research findings at scientific conferences and contribute to the dissemination of project results.

In this role, you will become part of a dynamic and supportive research environment focusing on educational technology, teacher education, and the pedagogically meaningful and responsible use of artificial intelligence.

Qualifications

To succeed in the position, we expect from you:

• A Master’s degree in education, educational technology, educational psychology, or another relevant discipline. • A strong interest in research on Generative AI, educational technology, teacher education, and EU matters and values. • Proficiency in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods and the ability to apply these methods in educational research. • Good IT and data analysis skills and an interest in using digital and AI-based tools in educational research. • Fluent written and spoken English. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary and international research environments. • Please see also the requirements of the University of Oulu Gradduate school (https://www.oulu.fi/en/research/graduate-school/admissions)

Additional merits considered an advantage

• Familiarity with the Finnish K–12 education system and/or teacher education. Experience working with pre-service or in-service teachers. • Experience in teaching, teacher education, professional development, or instructional design. Experience or demonstrated interest in AI/GenAI-supported teaching and learning. • Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research data collection and analysis. Familiarity with technology-enhanced learning environments. • Finnish language skills (not required but considered as an advantage).

What we offer?

• The support of an experienced and enthusiastic project team of 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. (https://www.oulu.fi/en/university/careers/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 (https://www.oulu.fi/en/university/careers). • Our Buddy Programme (https://www.oulu.fi/en/university/careers/university-oulu-buddy-programme) and Spouse Network (https://www.oulu.fi/en/university/careers/university-oulu-spouse-network) support you and close-ones in settling into Oulu. • We have a HR Excellence in Research (https://www.oulu.fi/en/university/careers/hr-excellence-research) -quality label which is a recognition awarded by the European Commission for the development of researchers’ working conditions and careers. • Finland is one of the most livable countries in the world, with a high quality of life, safety, excellent education system, and competitive economy. Read more about living in Oulu (https://www.oulu.fi/en/university/careers/living-oulu).

Salary

The position is fixed-term for three years as soon as possible or starting from January 2027.

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 (maximum of 50% of the job-specific component). Starting gross salary will be approx. 2300-2600 € per month (before taxes). A trial period of 6 months is applied in the position.

How to apply?

Interested? If yes, please apply by 15.11.2026 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system.

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

• Cover letter • CV following the guidelines of the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity (https://tenk.fi/en/advice-and-materials/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae) • Certificates/Diplomas • 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 lingual, cultural or minority groups.

Contact Information

If you have any further questions, please contact Dr. Ismail Celik, Faculty of Education and Psychology, [email protected], +358 503284505

Type of employment Temporary position over 6 months

Contract type Full time

Number of positions 1

Full-time equivalent 100%

City Oulu

County Pohjois-Pohjanmaa

Country Finland

Reference number 2026/603

Contact

• Ismail Celik, Dr., +358503284505, [email protected]

Published 16.Oct.2026

Linked official application reference https://tenk.fi/en/advice-and-materials/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae

Last updated 29.4.2026

The Finnish National Board on Research Integrity TENK, Universities Finland UNIFI, Rectors’ Conference of Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences Arene and the Academy of Finland prepared the first template for the researcher’s curriculum vitae (CV) in accordance with the responsible conduct of research for Finnish research organisations in 2012. This curriculum vitae template was updated in 2020.

Tiedosto

TENK_CV_template_2020_10.4.2026.docx (https://tenk.fi/sites/default/files/2026-04/TENK_CV_template_2020_10.4.2026.docx)

Tiedosto

TENK_CV_template_2020_10.4.2026.pdf (https://tenk.fi/sites/default/files/2026-04/TENK_CV_template_2020_10.4.2026.pdf)

Main standpoints

A curriculum vitae (CV) is an overview of an individual’s studies, professional career, academic merits and other achievements. When included in an application, a CV is, in principle, a public document, and the information it contains must be verifiable. When a researcher writes their CV, they should always comply with the instructions of the organisation that has requested it.

The aim of the template is to provide guidelines for the writer of a CV so that the individual’s merits are presented as comprehensively, truthfully and comparably as possible.

The researcher should present full details of all of their merits and commitments that are relevant to the research career stage and the purpose for which the CV is intended.

Organisations and degrees should be referred to by their official names or titles, and job positions should be referred to by the titles specified by the employer or funding organisation. The translations of titles must be officially approved, used by the organisations themselves, or otherwise justifiable.

Research organisations, funding organisations and institutes of higher education can make use of the curriculum vitae template when they prepare their own guidelines. Organisations are advised to follow the headings and structure of the template when they prepare their own guidelines.

TENK recommends that organisations adopt the template in its original format. However, specific instructions on how to use the template must be provided in each situation. This is to ensure that the writer of the curriculum vitae complies with responsible conduct of research.

The curriculum vitae template is recommended to be used alongside the Good practice in researcher evaluation. Recommendation for the responsible evaluation of a researcher in Finland (https://doi.org/10.23847/isbn.9789525995268), produced by the Federation of Finnish Learned Societies.

From April 2026 onwards, a CV in accordance with this template can be downloaded based on the information in your expert profile in the Research.fi service. Log in or create a profile: https://research.fi/en/mydata (https://research.fi/en/mydata)

Focus on good scientific practice

In Finland, research organisations and research funding organisations require that all applications and other documents (such as applications, CVs, lists of publications, portfolios, research plans and statements) addressed to them or prepared by researchers affiliated with their research communities comply with responsible conduct of research.

If a researcher is suspected of exaggerating or distorting their merits in one of the these documents or their translations, the matter can be treated as a suspected violation of the responsible conduct of research in the organisations that have undertaken to comply with the RCR guidelines of the Finnish National Board on Research Integrity TENK (PDF) (http://www.tenk.fi/sites/tenk.fi/files/HTK_ohje_2012.pdf).

Structure of the CV template

When using the template, please pay special attention to the headings (1–15). The sub-sections presented under the headings are included mainly for illustrative purposes.

1. Personal details and the date of the CV

• Surname (including previous surnames)

• First names

• Researcher ID, if applicable (e.g. ORCID, ResearcherID)

• Date of the CV

2. Degrees

• Date of degree certificate (the most recent one first), degree title, major subject/degree programme or equivalent, name of the educational institution, locality and country where the degree was completed; contact details of the organisation that granted the highest degree; official degrees are stated according to the Finnish and international system.

• Title of Docent: date of the certificate, research discipline and university. Note: the Finnish title dosentti is the Title of Docent in English.

3. Other education and expertise

• Other education, professional competences/qualifications or supplementary training: date of completion, name, scope and provider of the education or training (name and locality)

4. Language skills

• Native language

• Other language skills: the level achieved and the date of certificate, or a justified self-assessment of skills (the Europass Guidelines (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/documents/european-skills-passport/language-passport) may be used for self-assessment)

5. Current employment

• Start and end date of employment relationship, current job title, employer and place of work (if the work is part-time, this should be stated; a short job description should be provided if necessary)

• Stage of the academic research career on the four-stage (I–IV) research career model (http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-485-512-9), adapted if necessary

• For a full-time student: educational institution (name and locality) and degree title, degree programme or equivalent

• Secondary occupations

6. Previous work experience

• Previous employment relationships and grant periods (the most recent one first), including long-term visits abroad: the start and end date of the employment/role, job position, employer and place of work or funding organisation (if the work is part-time, this should be stated; a short job description should be provided if necessary)

• Previous secondary occupations and other positions and commitments that are relevant to the application (e.g. in companies)

7. Career breaks

The inclusion of this information is optional, but it may have a positive impact on the evaluation.

• Family leave, military or non-military service, other leaves of absence or career breaks, with dates and duration in months

8. Research funding and grants

• Significant research funding: start and end dates of funding, type, source and amount of funding; role in the preparation of funding applications for a research group; name of principal investigator

9. Research output

• Total number of publications and for example the ten most important and/or most cited publications (identify the database); links to open-access publications; list of publications categorised according to the classification by the Ministry of Education and Culture (http://tiedonkeruu.fi/) as a separate appendix

• Methods, software, infrastructures, materials, guides and tools developed

• Patents and inventions

• Most significant artistic works and processes

10. Research supervision and leadership experience

• Activities as the officially appointed supervisor of undergraduate and postgraduate students: number of supervisees by degree programme, principal supervisor/co-supervisor

• Leadership experience in research groups or projects (specify the job description, for example instructing post-doctoral researchers)

11. Teaching merits

Teaching merits should be carefully selected and presented as applicable. If necessary, teaching merits can be demonstrated with a separate teaching portfolio.

• Pedagogical training and other demonstrated pedagogical expertise

• Research-based and collaborative development of teaching and teaching methods (for example developing teaching material, providing open access teaching material, activities in development groups, pedagogical publications)

• Teaching experience in general

• Funding received for the development of teaching

12. Awards and honours

• Awards, prizes and honours granted for scientific, artistic, research or professional merits or on the basis of an academic career

• Recognition of teaching

13. Other key academic merits, such as:

• Acting as pre-examiner or opponent of a doctoral dissertation; memberships in doctoral dissertation committees or boards

• Acting as expert evaluator in recruitment and in evaluation of applications for the Title of Docent, for example

• Peer review of funding applications

• Memberships and positions of trust in scientific communities

• Memberships in national or international expert, evaluation or steering groups and other expert roles (such as evaluation activities in the researcher’s own scientific discipline)

• Memberships in editorial committees for scientific and professional publication series and journals or position as editor or editor-in-chief

• Referee for scientific publications

• Administrative or working group positions in institutes of higher education and research organisations, higher education community roles, and national and international positions of trust in science and research administration (for example on ethics committees)

• Significant invited international lectures

• Organising scientific conferences

14. Scientific and societal impact

• Promoting open science and research, for example the production and responsible distribution of research material and datasets

• Utilizing research output (own and that of others)

• Promoting responsible conduct of research for example by acting as a research integrity adviser

• Developing responsible research and innovation activities

• Key positions of trust, expert positions and assignments

• Merits in research communication and appearing as an expert in the media

15. Other merits

• Other positions and commitments of relevance in terms of the purpose of the CV (such as work in companies or organisations)

• Other societal merits and honours; Finnish military rank, if desirable

• Other expertise of relevance in terms of the purpose of the CV

Update 21 May 2021 - 10. Research supervision and leadership experience: The text "or their names and graduation dates" was removed on the basis of the EU General Data Protection Regulation.

Update 22 June 2021 - Main standpoints: The text "TENK recommends using the template unaltered" was changed to "TENK recommends that organisations adopt the template in its original format. However, specific instructions on how to use the template must be provided in each situation."

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