Last Updated on April 26, 2026 by Scholar Idea
Apply for University of Helsinki vacancies. Explore fully funded PhD and Postdoc positions and faculty roles with competitive Finnish salaries.
The University of Helsinki remains the leading multidisciplinary research university in Finland and a top-ranked institution globally. Consequently, University of Helsinki vacancies for 2026 are part of a historic national initiative to strengthen Finnish research through a massive increase in funded doctoral and postdoctoral roles. In addition to traditional academic tracks, the university is now offering stable employment contracts that include full social security and healthcare benefits. Furthermore, the university’s four-level career model provides a transparent pathway for progression from doctoral researcher to tenure-track professor. Specifically, University of Helsinki vacancies outlines the diverse opportunities available in Life Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, and the Digital Humanities for the current intake.
University of Helsinki Vacancies
Faculty of Medicine
Professor in Clinical Data Science, 35 %
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki invites applications for the position of part-time (35 %) PROFESSOR for a fixed term of five years. The field of the position is Clinical Data Science with Finnish as the language of instruction. The professorship in Clinical Data S…
Apply before 27.4.2026
Independent institutes
Trainee – FinELib Consortium, National Library of Finland
Would you like to dive into the world of open science and publishing — and help shape how Finnish universities support open access in practice? Here’s your chance! We’re looking for a motivated and curious Trainee to join the FinELib team at the National Library Traineeship of Finland for…
Apply before 29.4.2026
Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry
TRAINEE for the Master’s Programme in Technologies for Sustainable Use of Renewable Resources
The University of Helsinki Trainee Programme for International Master Students is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme. We are now looking for a TRAINEE for the Master’s Programme in Technologies for Sustainable Use of Renewable Resour…
Apply before 29.4.2026
International Trainee
University Services
International Trainee for International Affairs team
The University of Helsinki International trainee programme is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme. We are looking for a trainee for the International Affairs team. The team supports the University leadership and promotes the Unive…
Apply before 29.4.2026
University Services
International Trainees for the Doctoral Education team
The University of Helsinki Trainee Programme for International Master Students is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme. We are looking for four (4) trainees for the Doctoral Education team. Your main task as a trainee is supporting th…
Apply before 29.4.2026
University Services
Trainee for HR Services
The University of Helsinki Trainee Programme for International Master Students is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme.We are looking for a TRAINEE FOR HR SERVICES to support our initiatives in attracting and retaining talents. As a tr…
Apply before 29.4.2026
University Services
General Administration trainee
The University of Helsinki International trainee programme is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme. We are looking for a trainee to join the Faculty of Medicine’s General Administration team.As a trainee, you will support work related …
Apply before 29.4.2026
Faculty of Social Sciences
TRAINEE for the Democracy makers and Politicizing Environmental Emergency -projects
The University of Helsinki International trainee programme is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme.We are looking for a TRAINEE for the Democracy makers and Politicizing Environmental Emergency -projects funded by Kone Foundation (PI E…
Apply before 29.4.2026
Faculty of Humanities
TRAINEE for the Aleksanteri Institute
The University of Helsinki Trainee Programme for International Master Students 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 organ…
Apply before 29.4.2026
University Services
Brand and Marketing Trainee
The University of Helsinki International trainee programme is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme. We are looking for a Brand and Marketing Trainee with a focus on content production and social media In this role, you will work prima…
Apply before 29.4.2026
Independent institutes
TRAINEE for the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies
Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies is looking for 2–3 trainees to work on various tasks supporting the Collegium administration and research fellows. The traineeships are part time (55%) for a fixed term; either 1.9.2026–31.1.2027 or 1.2.–30.6.2027, with a two-month probationary peri…
Apply before 29.4.2026
University of Helsinki Vacancies
Independent institutes
TRAINEE for the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies (trainee programme)
The University of Helsinki Trainee Programme for International Master Students is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme. We are now looking for two TRAINEES for the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies. About the position The main d…
Apply before 29.4.2026
University Services
HR Information System Trainee for the New HR System (SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central) project
The University of Helsinki International trainee programme is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme. We are looking for a trainee for the New HR System implementation project. You will primarily be working with tasks related to the New …
Apply before 29.4.2026
Faculty of Social Sciences
TRAINEE for Caring labour project
The University of Helsinki International trainee programme is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme. We are looking for a TRAINEE for Caring labour: A multi-modal study of migrant workers’ care practices and mobilities project funded by…
Apply before 29.4.2026
Faculty of Humanities
TRAINEE, Department of Languages
The University of Helsinki Trainee Programme for International Master Students is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme.We are now looking for two TRAINEES for the Department of Languages!One trainee will be working mainly in General Li…
Apply before 29.4.2026
Faculty of Humanities
TRAINEE, Archaeology
The University of Helsinki Trainee Programme for International Master Students is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme.The discipline of Archaeology at the University of Helsinki is now looking for a TRAINEE.Your main tasks as a traine…
Apply before 29.4.2026
Faculty of Humanities
TRAINEE, Department of Cultures
The University of Helsinki Trainee Programme for International Master Students is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme.We are now looking for a TRAINEE for the Department of Cultures!Your main tasks as a trainee are assisting in e.g.Ev…
Apply before 29.4.2026
Faculty of Humanities
TRAINEE, Finnish language and culture
The University of Helsinki Trainee Programme for International Master Students is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme.The discipline of Finnish language and culture at the University of Helsinki is now looking for a TRAINEE.The positi…
Apply before 29.4.2026
Faculty of Humanities
TRAINEE, Indigenous Studies
The University of Helsinki Trainee Programme for International Master Students is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme.The discipline of Indigenous Studies at the University of Helsinki is now looking for a TRAINEE.Your main tasks as a…
Apply before 29.4.2026
International Trainee
Faculty of Social Sciences
TRAINEE for the WP2 of the DECA project
The University of Helsinki International trainee programme is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme.We are looking for a TRAINEE for the WP2 of the DECA project (1372272) funded by the Strategic Research Council (SRC) (PI Inga Jasinskaj…
Apply before 29.4.2026
Faculty of Social Sciences
TRAINEE for the European and Nordic studies MA programme and for the Centre for European Studies
The University of Helsinki International trainee programme is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme.We are looking for a TRAINEE for the European and Nordic studies master’s programme and for the Centre for European Studies at the Unive…
Apply before 29.4.2026
Independent institutes
TRAINEE for the Language Centre
Are you an international student pursuing your Master’s degree at the University of Helsinki? Do you want to gain valuable work experience in one of the leading universities in the world? The University of Helsinki International trainee programme is open to all international students enro…
Apply before 29.4.2026
Faculty of Law
TRAINEE for the Rule of Law Centre
The University of Helsinki Trainee Programme for International Master Students is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme. We are now looking for a TRAINEE for the Rule of Law Centre. The trainee’s tasks include:assisting in the planning,…
Apply before 29.4.2026
University Services
International Trainee for International Education Services
The University of Helsinki Trainee Programme for International Master Students is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme. We are looking for an International Trainee for the International Education Services About the RoleAs a trainee, …
Apply before 29.4.2026
Faculty of Humanities
TRAINEE for the Master’s Programme in Russian, Eurasian, and Eastern European Studies (MAREEES)
The University of Helsinki Trainee Programme for International Master Students is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme. We are now looking for a TRAINEE for the Master’s Programme in Russian, Eurasian, and Eastern European Studies (MAR…
Apply before 29.4.2026
Faculty of Theology
TRAINEE for the Faculty of Theology
The University of Helsinki Trainee Programme for International Master Students is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme. We are now looking for two TRAINEES for the Faculty of Theology. The trainees’ tasks include: Assisting the Facult…
Apply before 29.4.2026
University of Helsinki Vacancies
Faculty of Humanities
TRAINEE for the Department of Digital Humanities
The University of Helsinki Trainee Programme for International Master Students is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme. We are now looking for two TRAINEES for the Department of Digital Humanities! As a trainee, you will contribute t…
Apply before 29.4.2026
Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences
University Teacher in Ecology, Evolutionary and Conservation Biology
The Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, invites applications for the position of UNIVERSITY TEACHER IN ECOLOGY, EVOLUTIONARY AND CONSERVATION BIOLOGY This fixed position from 1.8.2026 (or as agreed) – 31.5.2030 is based in the Department of Organismal…
Apply before 30.4.2026
Faculty of Educational Sciences
Assistant, associate or full professor of Finnish language and literature education
The Faculty of Educational Sciences invites applications for the position of ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSOR OF FINNISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE EDUCATION The appointee may be appointed to a tenure-track assistant or associate professorship or permanent full professorship, depending…
Apply before 30.4.2026
Faculty of Educational Sciences
Assistant, associate or full professor of biology education
The Faculty of Educational Sciences invites applications for the position of ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY EDUCATION The appointee may be appointed to a fixed-term tenure-track assistant or associate professorship or permanent full professorship, depending on their qu…
Apply before 30.4.2026
Faculty of Educational Sciences
Assistant professor / associate professor or professor of chemistry and physics education
Faculty of Educational Sciences invites applications for the position of ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OR PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS EDUCATION The appointee may be appointed to a fixed-term tenure-track assistant or associate professorship or permanent full professor…
Apply before 30.4.2026
Helsinki Institute of Life Science
Laboratory Technician, group Lengefeld
The laboratory of Assistant Professor Dr. Jette Lengefeld is inviting applications for a position as Laboratory Technician who is extensively experienced in experimental mouse work.About the groupThe Lengefeld laboratory is working on understanding how the failure to regenerate tissue wit…
Apply before 30.4.2026
Faculty of Social Sciences
Postdoctoral Researcher in Applied microeconometric research
The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki invites applications for the position of POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER in Applied microeconometric research for a fixed term period for the duration of 1/8/2026-31/7/2028 or as agreed.The position is part of Helsinki GSE activities on…
Apply before 30.4.2026
Research Positions
Helsinki Institute of Life Science
Research Technician (Laboratory & Project Operations) – Integrative Evolutionary Cell Biology
Research Technician (Laboratory & Project Operations) – Integrative Evolutionary Cell BiologyUniversity of Helsinki – Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) / Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences.The research group of Assoc. Prof. Claudius Kratochwil at the University of …
Apply before 30.4.2026
University of Helsinki Vacancies
Helsinki Institute of Life Science
Postdoctoral Researcher in Integrative Evolutionary Cell Biology (ERC Project IntEvoCell)
Postdoctoral Researcher in Integrative Evolutionary Cell Biology (ERC Project IntEvoCell)University of Helsinki – Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) / Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences.The research group of Assoc. Prof. Claudius Kratochwil at the University of Hels…
Apply before 30.4.2026
Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry
Professor in Nutrition and cardiometabolic health
The Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry invites applications for the position of Professor in Nutrition and cardiometabolic health for a five-year fixed-term appointment. The position can be filled from 1.12.2026 onwards or as agreed and the position will be located at the Department of F…
Apply before 4.5.2026
Faculty of Law
Teaching and research assistants academic year 26-27
The Faculty of Law at the University of Helsinki is seeking undergraduate students to work as research assistants in Helsinki and as teaching assistants in Helsinki and Vaasa for the academic year 2026–2027. The work will be compensated at an hourly rate of €15.70/hour. Working hours are …
Apply before 5.5.2026
Faculty of Social Sciences
Research fellow in Migration, health, age care & disability
The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki invites applications for the position of RESEARCH FELLOW (UNIVERSITY RESEARCHER) IN THE AREA OF MIGRATION, HEALTH, AGE CARE AND DISABILITYfor a fixed-term period from 1 August 2026 to 31 December 2029, or as agreed.The Faculty o…
Apply before 8.5.2026
Helsinki Institute of Life Science
Research Technician / Laboratory Manager Position in Hematology Research
Research Technician / Laboratory Manager Position in Hematology Research We are seeking a highly motivated Research Technician / Laboratory Manager to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary research team. Our work focuses on understanding aging-related genetic changes in blood cells an…
Apply before 8.5.2026
Faculty of Educational Sciences
Assistant professor / associate professor or professor of Teacher Education Research
Faculty of Educational Sciences invites applications for the position of ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSOR OF TEACHER EDUCATION RESEARCH The appointee may be appointed to a fixed-term tenure-track assistant or associate professorship or permanent full professorship, depending on the…
Apply before 11.5.2026
Faculty of Medicine
Doctoral Researcher in Cell Biology, Centre of Excellence in Immune – Endothelial Interfaces
The newly established Finnish Centre of Excellence in Immune – Endothelial Interfaces (IMMENs) invites applications for a fixed-term (2-years) position of a Doctoral Researcher. The successful candidate will work in the research group of Dr. Kari Vaahtomeri at the Faculty of Medicine, Uni…
Apply before 13.5.2026
Faculty of Science
Professor or Assistant/Associate Professor of Financial Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the Faculty of Science of the University of Helsinki invites applications for an PROFESSOR OR ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS Position description The call is open for candidates with research expertise in financial ma…
Apply before 17.5.2026
PhD, Postdoc and Academic Positions
Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry
Postdoctoral Researcher in the Optics of Photosynthesis Laboratory
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to strengthen our research portfolio in near-surface remote sensing of sun-induced fluorescence and boreal forest physiology. The Postdoctoral Researcher will be appointed for a fixed-term of two years starting at the l…
Apply before 18.5.2026
Faculty of Medicine
Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor in Dermatology and Allergology
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki is seeking ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR The field of the position is Dermatology and Allergology and the language of instruction is Finnish. The position may be filled as assistant professor, associate professo…
Apply before 18.5.2026
Faculty of Humanities
Postdoctoral researcher in cultural memory studies (NARS)
The Faculty of Humanities at the University of Helsinki invites applications for the position ofPOSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN CULTURAL MEMORY STUDIES AT THE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN NATIONALISM RESEARCH IN THE HUMANITIES (NARS)The fixed-term appointment is for 36 months, starting in September…
Apply before 20.5.2026
University of Helsinki Vacancies
Independent institutes
Postdoctoral Researcher, IsoMuseomics
The Finnish Museum of Natural History LUOMUS at the University of Helsinki invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher, IsoMuseomics for a fixed-term period of three years. The work will be based at the Finnish Museum of Natural History LUOMUS at the University of Helsinki, Helsink…
Apply before 22.5.2026
Helsinki Institute of Life Science
GROUP LEADER with focus on clinical research in neurology, psychiatry or neurophysiology
The University of Helsinki, Finland, is a vibrant scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. It is one of the leading multidisciplinary research universities and ranks among the top 100 international universities in the world. It is currently investing heavily in life scienc…
Apply before 24.5.2026
Helsinki Institute of Life Science
GROUP LEADER with focus on computational neuroscience and neuro-AI
The University of Helsinki, Finland, is a vibrant scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. It is one of the leading multidisciplinary research universities and ranks among the top 100 international universities in the world. It is currently investing heavily in life scienc…
Apply before 24.5.2026
Faculty of Medicine
Doctoral Researcher, Cancer Data Science
University of Helsinki, Faculty of Medicine invites applications for the position of Doctoral Researcher in the Cancer Data Science group led by Associate Professor Mariike Kuijjer, at the iCAN Flagship in Digital Precision Cancer Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Hel…
Apply before 31.5.2026
Faculty of Medicine
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR, medical genetics
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki invites applications for the position of a part-time (35%) ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR The field of the position is medical genetics and the language of instruction is Swedish. The position may be filled as…
Apply before 31.5.2026
Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry
Tenure track Assistant / Associate professor in Food design
The Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry invites applications for the position of tenure track Assistant / Associate professor in Food design. The position is based at the Department of Food and Nutrition. The position may be filled as a tenure track assistant professor or tenure track ass…
Apply before 3.6.2026
