Welcome to the University of Oulu Careers

Oulu has it all.
University life with a tight-knit, supportive community.
Work life with innovation, talented colleagues, and top-level research.
A safe life in a lively Nordic country.
An affordable life in a beautiful sea-side city with nature and activities.
Oulu life is good life.

Working at the University of Oulu means being surrounded by inspirational colleagues from all over the world, carrying out important work in outstanding facilities equipped with cutting-edge tools and resources, and being encouraged to grow and develop as you make a positive impact on both the scientific community and wider society.

Explore the job vacancies below to discover all the exciting opportunities that await you at the University of Oulu!

At the University of Oulu, we encourage multidisciplinary collaboration, enable diverse career development opportunities, and strive to be the best workplace for all. And it's not all about work. Our flexible and family-friendly environment makes it easy for you to strike the perfect balance between work and home life.

Learn more about life at the University of Oulu:

We want all our employees to feel welcome. We have a wide collection of services and social activities to make you feel at home and thrive in your new role.

Read more about our services and the social recreation activities we have to offer.

Are you a new employee? Here’s some handy information to help you get started at the University of Oulu!

We recommend reading the instructions thoroughly to ensure your career at the University of Oulu begins and continues as smoothly as possible.