Doctoral Programme in Gender, Culture and Society

Doctoral Programme in Gender, Culture and Society, doctoral researcher position

The University of Helsinki doctoral programmes invite applications for doctoral researchers starting from 1 January 2023 for a 1–4 year period. The university's doctoral researchers, supervised by top-class researchers, carry out their research as part of an international academic community.

Position description

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.

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 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.

The University has four doctoral schools, which offer 33 doctoral programmes . The University awards some 500 doctoral degrees annually.

Qualifications

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.

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.

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.

Interested in the position?

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.

Applicants will be informed of decisions in December 2022.

Acquaint yourself with the application instruction from this link: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/research/doctoral-education/university-funded-doctoral-researcher-positions

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