The Faculty of Social Sciences and the Centre for Consumer Society Research of the University of Helsinki invite applications for the position of
DOCTORAL RESEARCHER
for a fixed 4-year term starting on 1 .8.2025 (or as agreed). Successful candidates are expected to work full-time.
The doctoral researcher will carry out an individual research project and will be affiliated with the Centre for Consumer Society Research. The duties also include teaching and other tasks. Teaching tasks can account for up to 5 % of the annual working time.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in a field that is relevant to the research topic (e.g. sociology, economics, public administration, political science, history). The successful research plan should fit the research profile of the Centre for Consumer Society Research and is dependent on available PhD supervision. Fluency in English language is required. Other requirements include proven ability and motivation, demonstrated through previous degree studies or otherwise, to pursue postgraduate studies.
The appointee should apply for and obtain the right for a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki within the probationary period of six months of their appointment.
The chosen applicant is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. The Faculty of Social Sciences provides assistance in relocation.
Applicants of any gender, linguistic and cultural background or from members of minority groups are particularly welcomed.
WHAT WE OFFER
The University of Helsinki is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive and diverse workplace in an inspiring environment with a variety of development opportunities and benefits. The monthly gross salary will range from approximately from €2.500 to €3.200 depending on their qualifications and experience. The employment contract will include a probationary period of six months.
In addition, University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and opportunities for professional development. Please read more on our website.
Finland is a member of the European Union, has high quality free schooling (also in English) and generous family benefits and healthcare. Finland was recently ranked as the best country in the world for expat families, and Helsinki in the world’s top ten most livable cities. Finland and the Helsinki region feature leading research and innovation facilities, clean environment, affordable accommodation, and excellent international, national, and local transport connections. For more information about working at the University of Helsinki and living in Finland, please see the website.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application, together with the required attachments, through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link “Apply now” (“Hae nyt”). Use your current email address to register to the Recruitment System. Only applicants who are currently employed by the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the link “Employee login”. The closing date for applications is February 21, 2025.
Applicants are requested to enclose with their application the following documents in English:
1) A curriculum vitae (max 2 pages)
2) A list of publications
3) A research plan (1500-2000 words).
4) Letter of motivation describing the candidate’s interest and suitability to the project (1000 words).
5) Recommendation from up to two referees and their contact details.
Detailed information on the CV and list of publications can be obtained online.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further information about the position may be obtained from Director Niilo Kauppi, Centre for Consumer Society Research, niilo.kauppi@helsinki.fi.
The Faculty of Social Sciences is Finland’s leading research and education institution in the social sciences and also the most diverse in terms of its disciplines. In several research fields the Faculty belongs to the top 50 in the international rankings. The Faculty has a strong international profile both in research and teaching programmes. The number of academic staff stands at 550. Each year the faculty awards some 300 Bachelor’s degrees, 400 Master’s degrees, and more than 40 doctoral degrees. For more information on the Faculty of Social Sciences, please visit www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-social-sciences.
The Centre for Consumer Society Research is a multidisciplinary centre operating at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Helsinki. Its task is to study phenomena related to consumption and consumer behaviour and their impact on consumers’ lives, participate in the provision of basic education in the field and in the national researcher training, and develop the societal impact of the research field.
