PhD Positions, University of Helsinki, Finland (2018 - 2019)

The University of Helsinki is one of the best multidisciplinary research universities in the world. The University has four doctoral schools, which offer a total of 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.

The University of Helsinki Doctoral Programmes invite applications for
DOCTORAL CANDIDATE POSITIONS for a 1–4 year period starting from 1 January 2019. The duration of the employment contract depends on the phase of the appointee´s thesis.

The duties of a doctoral candidate are to work on their doctoral thesis and to complete the doctoral studies determined by the doctoral programme’s curriculum. The duties may also include teaching and other tasks for up to 5 % of the annual working time.

The 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 by the start of the appointment.

The salary is EUR 2065–3022 per month depending on the phase of dissertation research and the doctoral candidate’s qualifications and experience. The appointment starts with a probationary period of six months.

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PhD Positions, University of Helsinki, Finland (2018 - 2019)