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Expert and support staff at JYU

We offer meaningful career opportunities for diverse professionals and experts. Our expert and support staff include professionals in IT, HR, communications, and finance; experts in innovation and research services; enterprise resource planning professionals; as well as experts supporting teaching and education. With us, you will be part of a scientific community that achieves great things together – in high‑quality facilities on the most beautiful campus in Finland. Together, we enable international top-level research and high-quality academic education.

The University of Jyväskylä as an employer

We are the third-largest employer in Central Finland. We offer meaningful career opportunities for professionals across many fields not only on the Jyväskylä campus, but also in Kokkola, Konnevesi, and Vuokatti. Approximately 1,000 of our employees work in various specialist and support roles.

Our expert and support staff enable those working in research and teaching to focus on what matters most. Our high‑quality services support the implementation of both national and international education and research projects, as well as new, innovative initiatives in multidisciplinary research.

Find out more about our open vacancies and join our expert and support staff

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With us, you can work in a variety of specialist and support roles, including the following

Archives Specialist
Assistant
Cleaner
Controller or Project Controller
Data Analyst
Development Manager
Director
Education and study planner
HR Specialist (HR Partner, HR Coordinator, HR development specialist)

Information Specialist
IT Specialist (IT Support, software-, application-, web developer)
Laboratory Technician
Legal Counsel
Maintenance Manager
Marketing and Communication Specialist
Project Manager
Research Funding Advisor
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Work–life balance

Working with us is communal, flexible, and considerate of individual needs. We prioritize wellbeing, and you can also exercise for two hours per week during working hours. You’ll be part of a community where shared breaks are a natural part of everyday life.

I enjoy the versatility and challenge of my work — here you truly feel that you can grow and succeed. We have a fantastic team that makes working together enjoyable. There is also a strong focus on staff wellbeing: I can work remotely whenever it best suits my daily life, and I’m able to exercise during working hours.

HR Specialist

JYU – A Place of Many Opportunities

The university supports your career development. Our staff training and the diverse career opportunities within the university provide room for growth and professional development throughout your career. As part of our community, you will have the chance to continuously develop your skills, learn new things, and engage broadly with academic activities.

Working at the university opens doors to the very heart of knowledge and research. Collaborating with academic staff gives me new perspectives on the world around me. I also get to make use of the Open University’s offerings as well as internal training opportunities to develop my own skills.

Assistant