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Syke is a government research institute with approximately 700 experts and researchers in Helsinki, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, and Oulu. We study environmental changes and develop solutions to influence these changes. Our work is based on long-term environmental monitoring, scientific knowledge, and strong expertise in the field.
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Versatile and enthusiastic staff
Syke employs experts from various fields in responsible and diverse research and expert positions. We need expertise in natural sciences as well as social sciences, communications, ICT, technology and economics.
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International research organisation
Syke offers advanced research infrastructure and opportunities for professional development alongside work. We carry out international research cooperation, expert projects, and expert tasks related to international agreements and European Union processes.
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Values guide our work
Our values of global responsibility and respect for the intrinsic value of nature; ethical conduct, inclusion, fairness, and equality; eagerness for innovation and experimentation, and courage to succeed, but also to fail, guide all the work we do.
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Equality and non-discrimination
Equality, non-discrimination and respect for each other are our core values. Diversity is also essential in building a sustainable society. We consciously promote diversity and equality in our personnel, for example through open and transparent recruitment, equality and non-discrimination work and our internal language policies.
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Flexibility and family-friendliness
We promote work-life balance by offering flexible working hours and, in most positions, the opportunity for hybrid work, and we have a positive attitude towards family leaves.
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Syke attracts professionals and students as an employer
Syke has a good employer brand among both working professionals in natural sciences and students in the field. In Universum’s international talent survey, Syke ranked second in both the professional survey for natural sciences and the student survey in 2024. Syke has held this prestigious second place for several years.
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What kind of expertise is needed at Syke?
We need environmental experts from various educational backgrounds, ranging from technical education to biological and environmental sciences, other natural sciences, and social sciences. We particularly value higher university degrees or doctoral degrees. In addition to subject matter expertise, skills in methods, information systems, communication, and procurement are essential for our work. We also value problem-solving abilities and readiness to work in an international environment.
What positions are available?
We conduct several dozen recruitments annually. We offer both permanent and temporary positions. Many of the positions are project-related, funded externally for a fixed term.
How to apply for a job at Syke?
For external recruitment, we always use the state’s common electronic recruitment system, which can be found at valtiolle.fi. The best way to follow open positions at Syke is to activate the job alert feature on the valtiolle.fi service. When a suitable job is posted, the applicant can submit a new application or update their existing application in the system to match the available position.
How to apply for an internship at Syke?
University and polytechnic students can apply for internships at Syke through the annual centralized internship application process. We announce our higher education internship positions on the state’s recruitment service valtiolle.fi once a year. Internship announcements are made at the beginning of the year.
Read more about applying for an internship on the page Internship at the Finnish Environment Institute