TSV employs experts who develop services that support research and foster collaboration within the scientific community. Explore our employees’ experiences and career paths, and discover what it is like to work in an organisation with strong expertise and extensive networks.
Coordinator Mira Söderman
Having moved from working as a researcher and university lecturer to developing responsible research assessment, Mira continues to contribute to science in her new role. Her background in political science and rhetoric research helps her understand how assessment shapes researchers’ work and what is considered valuable within the scientific community.
Mandi Vermilä, Secretary General of the Science Forum
How can a short stint as an event hall attendant during the Christmas holidays lead to becoming Secretary General? Mandi Vermilä, Secretary General of the Science Forum, began her career at TSV while still a student. Inspired by the unique atmosphere of science events, she gradually moved from working as an event hall attendant to taking on responsibilities in event production and development. One thing, however, has remained unchanged: her passion for making research-based knowledge accessible to everyone and creating science events that bring people together.
Planning Officer Antti-Jussi Nygård
When choosing what to study, Antti-Jussi Nygård opted for history over programming, but eventually found a career path that brought both interests together. At TSV, Antti-Jussi works with open access publishing services, combining his knowledge of research, software development and interest in online publishing.
Marketing Officer Eija Lappi
Eija Lappi, Marketing Officer at Bookstore Tiedekirja, has worked at TSV for over 15 years. Along the way, she has developed a passion for science, books and people. In this interview, she shares her career journey, her experiences in marketing scholarly books, and why meeting customers and receiving direct feedback continue to inspire her to improve Tiedekirja’s services.