IVY Project Partner for the Interreg project "NORDIC BRIDGE"

The Lapland University of Applied Science (LUAS) is looking for an IVY volunteer!

The volunteer will support the Interreg project “Nordic Bridge", under the Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic programme.

The objective of the Interreg project "Nordic Bridge" is to address challenges in the NPA region, such as brain drain, limited collaboration between academia and society, and under utilized research capacities. The project will create a challenge driven digital portal for collaborative projects to drive sustainability and innovation. The main result of this project is a cross-border challenge-driven collaboration portal, benefiting public, private, community sectors, and universities. A transnational approach and the Quadruple Helix Design Model will ensure broad collaboration and long-term impact.

The volunteer will support with the following activities:

• Participate in internal and external project meetings;

• Collect and document UI/UX-design improvement suggestions based on testing and stakeholder feedback;

• Create communication materials: searching and identifying collaboration opportunities with the LUAS communication department, study counsellors, thesis advisors, and social media team to promote and announce the portal to students;

• Reach out to local and national business organizations to promote the portal as a platform for research collaboration and opportunities.

Other information:

Financial support of: 40.12 euros per day (week-end and holidays included).

Location: Rovaniemi, Finland.

Start and duration: Starting Mid-August, for 6months.

Languages*: English (B2)

*Please be aware that the languages mentioned are the minimum level of command required.

Deadline for application: 19 July.

Website of the Interreg Project: https://www.interreg-npa.eu/projects/nordic-bridge/home/

Website of the host: https://lapinamk.fi/en/homepage/