Työnimike: Research Assistant (diploma worker) position

Työnkuvaus:
Faculty of Technology, Energy and Environmental Engineering Research Assistant (diploma worker) position We are looking for a research assistant to carry out their diploma work (M.Sc.(Tech.) thesis) in frames of a Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme (NPA) -financed project titled Renewable Community Empowerment in Northern Territories (RECENT). The RECENT project aims to increase energy knowledge in rural communities, and help them to have more resilient and energy efficient public infrastructure capable of handling climate change related risks. The objective of the project is increased use of energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions, and the project will develop pilot projects, with focus on the innovative use of community-owned water assets in NPA programme regions. RECENT will support communities to become more energy-self-sufficient by developing small-scale solutions and building synergy between critical public infrastructure. The research assistant is to contribute to finding pilot sites in Northern Finland and make proposals for development projects at the selected pilot communities. This will include a technical suitability assessment as well as evaluation of the environmental, social and economic sustainability of the proposed pilot projects. The diploma thesis should contain the following elements: - Review and selection of assets available for the exploitation of unused resources, improving resource and energy efficiency - Selection of the most appropriate technologies for renewable energy or energy efficiency improvement - Engage with the local communities of the pilot test site to co-design best solutions - Draft an assessment plan and perform a preliminary evaluation of the screened pilot site in terms of potential energy wins and financial viability The research assistant is also required to perform communication and dissemination tasks such as presentations to project partners, reporting and publicizing project results, both on academic forums, but also in the social media. The diploma work is to be written in English. Therefore, excellent reading, speaking and writing skills in English are necessary. The research is to be performed chiefly as desktop research; however, visiting pilot sites and communication with the beneficiaries is expected. Finnish communication skills and familiarity with Northern territories will be considered a benefit. Successful applicant is currently a Master of Science in Technology student at the University of Oulu, in the final stages of their studies. Students with the study option of environmental engineering are expected, and preference is given to students with the orientation of sustainable energy or industrial energy and environmental engineering. The duration of position is 6 months, and can be started the earliest possible. The salary paid will be 1643,88 €/month (before tax). Please submit your application material using the electronic application form (including motivation letter, CV, copy of your study transcripts) through the Saima applicaton portal by March 4th, 2016 before 3:00 p.m. local time. Further information: Eva Pongracz, tel. 0294 48 7417; eva.pongracz (at) oulu.fi https://www.saimanet.com/certiahome/open_job_view.html?did=5600&jc=1&id=00002075⟨=en

Työnantajan nimi: Oulun Yliopisto

Työnantajan osoite: Pentti Kaiteran katu 1, 90014 OULUN YLIOPISTO

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Työn lyhyt kuvaus: Yliopistojen ja ammattikorkeakoulujen opettajat

Maa: Suomi

Alue: Pohjois-Pohjanmaa

Sopimuksen kesto: Tilapäinen

Sopimuslaji: Kokopäiväinen

Lähde työtarjous:
MOL/Työ- ja elinkeinoministeriö, Julkiset työvoimapalvelut, Suomi