The Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) is an expert organisation working under the Ministry of Employment and the Economy. As a centre of expertise serving the geo industry, it is a European authority on geological natural resources, natural resource accounting and sustainable use. Our research programmes generate new technology, applications and innovations for the sustainable development of society. We have active operations both in Finland and internationally. GTK employs about 720 people. Visit www.gtk.fi for more information.

The Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) invites applications for a five-year term as a research professor. The field of research is geological research on the seabed and its environmental applications, especially in the Baltic Sea region. The responsibility of the research professor will be to generate research-based information to support decision-making in order to secure the sustainable use and health of marine areas.

In addition to conducting research, the research professor will be responsible for developing the field within GTK and for scientific cooperation both in Finland and internationally.

To perform these duties successfully, the candidate must have an applicable PhD and extensive expertise in the field, demonstrated through published research and a proven track record of practical experience. The tasks also require experience of cooperating in and leading research projects as well as broad contacts with the scientific community and other interest groups in Finland and abroad. We also appreciate teamwork skills, innovation and a good command of English.

GTK's pay system contains both a position-specific and a personal element. The position-specific element is defined by how demanding the position is. The personal element is set on the basis of performance.

This post carries an annual position-specific salary of EUR 49 500 - 58 000, on top of which we pay up to 40% of the position-specific pay component, based on personal work performance. You may also present your own salary requests.

Benefits include a workweek of 36 hours with daily flexibility, five to six weeks annual holiday, extensive occupational health services and a pension plan.

The research professorship will be based in the Southern Finland Office of the Geological Survey of Finland in Espoo. For further information about the position, please contract Regional Director Karita Åker, karita.aker@gtk.fi, +358 40 573 7345 or Programme Director Hannu Idman, hannu.idman@gtk.fi, +358 40 558 8146

Please send your application, including CV and salary requests, by 25 April 2008 4:15 p.m. to the e-mail address gtk@gtk.fi. You may also send your application by post to: Geological Survey of Finland, Registry Office, P.O. Box 96,FI- 02151 Espoo. (Please mark your envelope or e-mail 'Tutkimusprofessori'.)