Research Program Communication Trainee (part-time), Espoo

About the role

The role offers an opportunity to work at the interface of research, innovation, public funding, and industry collaboration. Key responsibilities include supporting external communications, creating content for program channels, monitoring relevant EU funding opportunities, assisting with webinars and ecosystem events, and helping maintain stakeholder information and project-related materials. The position is well suited for a proactive and organized student with strong communication skills and an interest in innovation, research, and collaborative ecosystems.

We offer a flexible part-time role that accommodates your studies, providing hands-on experience in a high-profile innovation ecosystem and exposure to public funding environments.

Work tasks

The role involves a mix of communication and content creation, event coordination, and administrative support to maintain the program's innovation ecosystem.

• Draft articles and news content for program communication channels
• Support newsletter creation and distribution to ecosystem partners
• Prepare materials and support practical arrangements for webinars and workshops
• Monitor and identify relevant EU funding opportunities
• Maintain stakeholder databases and update tracking files
• Assist with reporting and general project coordination activities
• Coordinate invitations and participant communications for ecosystem events

We are looking for

• University student (Bachelor's or Master's level); preferably in marketing/communications or related field

• Full command of Finnish language skills in writing and verbally.

• Professional working proficiency in English.

• Strong writing and communication skills.

• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools, particularly Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Considered as advantage

• Strong experiences in communications, content creation, marketing, or stakeholder engagement.

• Startup and innovation environment experience

• Interest in innovation, research, and public funding environments

• Familiarity with EU funding programs and funding instruments

• Experience collaborating with external partners, universities, research organizations, or public sector actors.

Personal characteristics

• Proactive and self-driven
• Structured and organized
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Curious and eager to learn
• Social and outgoing

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process. To join us in a part-time role, you’ll need another main activity that covers at least 50% of your time. That could be studies, another job, running your own business, parental leave, or something similar.