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 the development and implementation of the Doctoral Education Pilot. University of Helsinki employs 236 doctoral researchers in the Doctoral Education Pilot, who have started their studies in the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.

The Doctoral Education team develops and organizes common activities and support mechanisms for doctoral researchers. As a trainee in the team, you will participate in the day-to-day administrative tasks, support for the doctoral researchers and the doctoral education team.  

For example, you will assist the team to organise and participate in Doctoral Education Base Camps at the at the University’s research stations in Tvärminne, Hyytiälä, and/or Lammi. These events are designed to give a kick start and a memorable experience for doctoral researchers. You will work in close collaboration with other colleagues.

Your tasks will include:  

• contacting doctoral researchers, 

• organising logistics and scheduling events 

• communicating before, during and after the Base Camps 

• and other work that align with your interests 

The specific focus of your responsibilities will be defined based on your experience, skills, and interests. You have fluency in spoken and written English. Other language skills are an asset. You have a proactive way of working and good communication and excellent teamwork skills. Experience in communications or event management is an advantage. 

Why work for us? 

We offer you an international working environment with supportive and fun colleagues and a view to the University of Helsinki’s strategic, global engagement. You will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience related to event organization and coordination, student communication and engagement, and international collaboration. 

For more information about this traineeship position, please be in touch with Sin Karppinen (sini.karppinen@helsinki.fi) or Erkki Raulo (erkki.raulo@helsinki.fi). 

The duration of the traineeship is from 1st September to 31st December 2025 (four months) of part-time (55%) work, leaving time for studies as well. The salary of a trainee is €825 per month for a part-time (55%) trainee. You are eligible to apply if you are an international student enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme.

Read more on the programme and its eligibility criteria on the website of the traineeship programme.

Ready to apply?

You are eligible to apply if you are an international student enrolled in a University of Helsinki master programme. Please submit your application through the University’s recruitment system by 28 April 2025.

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 with the recruitment system, please contact: recruitment@helsinki.fi. 

We are here to support you and create an inclusive experience during the recruitment process! If you have any questions, require assistance, or need adjustments to the recruitment process due to a disability, please don't hesitate to reach out to us: HR Specialist Martina Westman, martina.westman@helsinki.fi