University-Funded Doctoral Positions: The University of Helsinki Doctoral School (UHDS) annually allocates funding to doctoral programmes for doctoral researcher positions, offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring researchers to work on their degrees full-time with the goal of completing their doctoral degrees in four years. The upcoming application period for these university-funded positions will be open from 27.8.-9.9.2024.
University-Funded Doctoral Researcher Positions at the University of Helsinki
Designation:
University-Funded Doctoral Researcher
Research Area:
Candidates can choose from a wide range of doctoral programmes, each focusing on different fields of study including but not limited to Atmospheric Sciences, Biomedicine, Clinical Research, Computer Science, Drug Research, Economics, Food Chain and Health, Gender Studies, Geosciences, History, Language Studies, Mathematics and Statistics, Neuroscience, Philosophy, and Social Sciences.
Location:
University of Helsinki, Finland
Eligibility/Qualification:
Applicants with an active doctoral study right at one of the faculties of the University of Helsinki are eligible to apply for a doctoral researcher position, provided they have not been employed as a doctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki for four years or longer. Candidates without a doctoral study right at one of the faculties of the University of Helsinki are also eligible to apply, with the requirement of obtaining a doctoral study right within six months of starting the position, if selected.
Job Description:
The University-funded doctoral researcher position allows successful candidates to focus on their dissertation projects within a chosen doctoral programme. The selected candidates will be expected to work on their research full-time with the aim of completing their doctoral degrees in four years. The specific research area and responsibilities will depend on the doctoral programme chosen by the candidate.
How to Apply:
Applicants must complete the application form and enclose the required attachments, including a research plan, CV, motivation letter, supervision plan, and copies of degree diploma and transcript of studies. The application form will be open during the application period (27.8.-9.9.2024) and should be submitted via the electronic recruitment system of the University of Helsinki.
Last Date for Apply:
The application period for the university-funded doctoral researcher positions at the University of Helsinki will be open from 27.8.-9.9.2024. All applicants will be notified of the decisions by the end of November 2024. The names of the selected applicants will be published on the Doctoral School’s web pages.
For more information and specific instructions, candidates are advised to visit the official website or write to phd-positions@helsinki.fi.
Here is a table listing a few of the available doctoral programmes:
| BACHELOR’S PROGRAMMES |
|---|
| Bachelor’s Programme for Teachers of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry |
| Bachelor’s Programme in Agricultural Sciences |
| Bachelor’s Programme in Applied Psychology |
| Bachelor’s Programme in Art Studies |
| Bachelor’s Programme in Biology |
| … (and so on) |
Please note that the full list of doctoral programmes includes a wide array of study areas, and candidates are encouraged to explore the University of Helsinki’s website for comprehensive details on available doctoral programmes and respective application-specific instructions.
