TRAINEE for the Aleksanteri Institute

The University of Helsinki International trainee programme is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme.

We are now looking for a TRAINEE for the Aleksanteri Institute!  

Your main tasks as a trainee are assisting in organizing events for the staff and students and update Department's social media to promote teaching and research conducted at the Department. The trainee may also assist in research projects and teaching or curriculum planning according to his/her competencies. 

We expect you to have:

• an excellent command of English
• good organizational skills
• excellent skills in Microsoft Office tools
• good presentation and teamwork skills
• interest on Russian, Eastern Europe and Eurasia 

We offer you an international, multidisciplinary working environment and interesting tasks. The Aleksanteri Institute is one of the world’s largest and best-known centres in the field of Russian, Eastern European and Eurasian studies. Our research is embedded within international scholarly networks and we function as a hub and a catalyst of networks of people and ideas across the globe. For students we offer excellent opportunities for gaining expertise on the region and building a career in the academia, public service and business world. Read more from the Institute's website.  

The duration of a traineeship is from 1 September to 31 December 2024 (four months) of part-time (50%) work, leaving time for studies as well. The salary of a trainee is €700 per month for a part-time (50%) trainee.

The application period is from 8.4.2024 to 29.4.2024. You are eligible to apply if you are an international student enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme. For more details about the position, please contact: Markku Kangaspuro, [email protected]

Please submit your application through the University’s recruitment system by clicking on the Apply link. Please note that each trainee position has a separate Apply link.  You will be asked to register into the system before you get to apply. Please use any other than your helsinki.fi account to register. You will receive a message from the recruitment system once your application has been registered. In need of assistance, please contact: [email protected]. 

Read more what the programme offers for your support on the programme website. https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/open-positions/trainee-programme-international-masters-students

The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants of any gender, linguistic and cultural background, or minority group.
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