The University of Helsinki Doctoral Programmes invite applications for DOCTORAL CANDIDATE POSITIONS
Starting from 1 January 2022-for a 1–4 year period.

The University of Helsinki offers:
• The chance to work in an international, multidisciplinary research community
• Excellent research infrastructure and support services
• Occupational health service and other personnel benefits
• A competitive salary

The duties of a doctoral candidate are to work on their doctoral thesis and to complete the doctoral studies determined by the curriculum of each doctoral programme. The duties may also include teaching and other tasks for up to 5 % of the annual working time. The duration of the employment contract depends on the phase of the appointee´s thesis and starts with a probationary period of six months.

Applications are evaluated based on the quality of the research plan, available supervision arrangements, and the ability and motivation, as demonstrated through previous studies, academic performance, or other previously acquired knowledge and experience, to pursue the doctoral degree according to the research plan and the accompanying study plan. The research plan must fit the research profile of the doctoral programme.

A share of the positions are earmarked in particular for multidisciplinary projects that promote the goals of sustainable development in all fields of science.

The appointee must obtain the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki during the probationary period. It is possible to start the employment relationship only after the degree (higher university degree or equivalent), which makes you eligible for doctoral studies, has been completed and obtained.

The salary for doctoral candidates at the beginning of their dissertation work is usually 2000-2600€ per month. As work on the dissertation progresses, the demands level of the salary rises. Salaries for doctoral candidate positions are based on level 2–4 of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the doctoral candidate will be paid a salary component based on personal work performance.

Doctoral candidates selected for the positions are employed by, and carry out their research, in the University’s academic units. The unit of employment may be a Faculty, a department within a Faculty, or an Independent Institute and is usually the academic unit of the primary supervisor.

The University of Helsinki is Finland’s largest university, seeking solutions for global challenges and creating new ways of thinking for the best of humanity. We are one of the best multidisciplinary research universities in the world and with a community of over 8,000 employees offer career possibilities with a range of open positions in teaching and research as well as service and expert roles. Read more about the University of Helsinki as an employer: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers

The University has four doctoral schools, which offer 32 doctoral programmes. Our doctoral candidates, supervised by top-class researchers, carry out their research as part of an international academic community. The University awards some 500 doctoral degrees annually.

Acquaint yourself with the application instruction and apply for the position in the University’s recruitment system from this link: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/research/doctoral-education/uh-funded-salarie...

The deadline for applications is 7 September 2021.

Applicants will be informed of decisions in December 2021.

The University of Helsinki is committed to promoting equality and preventing discrimination in all its operations. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Find more about our doctoral schools and doctoral programmes: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/admissions-and-education/apply-doctoral-progr...