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 Data Room related research. The Data Room is an independent unit at VATT Institute for Economic Research, with which Helsinki GSE collaborates, supporting knowledge-based decision-making. It produces up-to-date reports that make use of register data to support decision-making and to assess the impacts of policy choices. The Data Room is an internationally unique project that began as a pilot in 2023 and has since been permanently established.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The main task of the appointed researcher is to engage with the Data Room projects, participating in their preparation either directly or by providing methodological or programming support. The researcher is also expected to participate in teaching activities (approximately 16% of working time) and supervising PhD students in applied economics research at the University of Helsinki. In addition, the researcher can use up to 50 per cent of their working time in related research, which utilizes modern methods of applied, econometric work, ideally based on administrative micro data.  

QUALIFICATIONS

An appointee to the position must hold a doctoral degree in economics, data science, or related field. The default assumption is that the doctoral degree requirement must be met by the beginning of the employment. The period following the completion of doctoral degree must not exceed three years, excluding family leave and equivalent periods of absence. Applicants must have outstanding quantitative methods skills and an excellent command of written and spoken English.

WHAT WE OFFER  
 
University of Helsinki is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive and diverse workplace with a variety of development opportunities and benefits. The annual gross salary range will be approx. €46,000 – €51,000, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. Standard Finnish pension benefits and occupational health care are provided for university employees. Further information can be obtained online. The employment contract will include a probationary period of six months.
 
Finland is a member of the European Union, has high quality free schooling (also in English) and generous family benefits and healthcare. Finland was recently ranked as the best country in the world for expat families, and Helsinki in the world’s top ten most livable cities. Finland and the Helsinki region feature leading research and innovation facilities, clean environment, affordable accommodation, and excellent international, national, and local transport connections. For more information about working at the University of Helsinki and living in Finland, please see the websites.

The appointees are expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. The International Staff Services provides assistance in relocation.

HOW TO APPLY  
 
Please submit your application, together with the required attachments, through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link "Apply now" (“Hae nyt”). Use your current email address to register to the Recruitment System. Only applicants who are currently employed by the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the link “Employee login”. The closing date for applications is 30 April 2026.
 
Applicants are requested to enclose with their applications the following documents in English:
 
1) A curriculum vitae that includes all publications and the names
2) A job-market paper or an equivalent research study
3) A research statement outlining the candidate’s research plans. 
4) Two reference letters sent separately to grp-applications-socsci@helsinki.fi

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in May.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further information about the positions and the research project may be obtained from Mika Meitz (mika.meitz@helsinki.fi) or Jukka Pirttilä (jukka.pirttila@helsinki.fi).