Operations Officer, ACTRIS, Helsinki

• The Officer for Operations Units will coordinate ACTRIS operational activities, manage the National Facility database and web interface, support the Scientific Advisor, and represent the Head Office in operational meetings and EU projects.
• The role requires an MSc or equivalent, experience in EU proposal writing and project work, strong organisational and communication skills, English proficiency, MS Office skills, and readiness to travel.
• This is a full-time (36.25 h/week), continuous position based at ACTRIS ERIC in Kumpula, Helsinki with a possibility for remote work and a start date of October 2026 or as soon as possible.
• Apply via www.staffpoint.fi by 16 September with a CV, cover letter and salary expectations, noting recruitment is handled by StaffPoint and applications cannot be submitted by email.

ACTRIS ERIC is seeking an Officer for Operations Units. The work will consist primarily of tasks related to efficient operation of ACTRIS, especially internal coordination of and communication with the numerous measurement facilities contributing to ACTRIS. The work will also include tasks related to European projects, in which ACTRIS ERIC participates.

Key responsibilities
• Facilitate the ACTRIS National Facility coordination and operate the related database and web interface.
• Facilitate and participate in (mostly online) meetings of operational ACTRIS bodies as representative of the ACTRIS Head Office to enhance internal communication within ACTRIS.
• Operational support to ACTRIS Scientific Advisor
• Participate in planning and execution of externally funded projects, mainly by European Commission.
• Support the integration of new tools and technologies into operations.
• Various other tasks related to operation of ACTRIS.

Requirements
• Master of Science or equivalent degree.
• Experience in EU proposal writing and project work.
• Good organisational and time management abilities.
• Good communication skills
• English proficiency (spoken and written)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Readiness to travel

Considered as benefit
• PhD in atmospheric sciences or other ACTRIS-related field.
• Existing knowledge or experience with ACTRIS or other distributed Research Infrastructures.
• Experience or interest in ICT management.

Key competencies
• Autonomy and reliability
• Team player
• Organised and attention to detail
• Strong ability to manage and deliver multiple tasks
• Willingness to acquire new skills and competencies

Position Details
Type: Full-time (36,25h/week)
Location: ACTRIS ERIC premises in Kumpula, Helsinki, possibility for remote work
Start date: October 2026 or as soon as possible
Duration: Continuous position

Instructions and how to apply

The recruitment process will be handled by StaffPoint Professionals but you will be employed by Actris. Apply for this position via www.staffpoint.fi by attaching your CV, including your salary expectations and a cover letter by the 16 st of September. We cannot accept applications via email due to GDPR. All applications must be submitted through our website.

ACTRIS ERIC

ACTRIS is the pan-European research infrastructure producing high-quality data and information on short-lived atmospheric constituents and on the processes leading to the variability of these constituents in natural and controlled atmospheres.

ACTRIS operations are coordinated by ACTRIS ERIC, a legal entity for European Research Infrastructures created by the European Commission. ACTRIS ERIC Head Office is located in Kumpula Campus, Helsinki.