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 Kone Foundation (2025-2027).
The duration of a traineeship is from 1 September 2026 to 31 December 2026 (four months) of part-time (55%) work, leaving time for studies as well. The salary of a trainee is €852 per month for a part-time (55%) trainee.
About the position
As a trainee you will be working in the discipline of Sociology with Professor Lena Näre and doctoral researcher Matias Muuronen. We conduct research on migrants who are currently working in Finland and who have a family back home. As a trainee your duties include assisting the researchers in recruiting research participants and conducting qualitative research interviews (individual, focus-group and object-led interviews). Your duties also include writing summaries of state-of-the-art existing research and assisting with other publication-related matters.
The person we are looking for
We are looking for a person who has experience or demonstrates strong interest in qualitative research methods (interviews and/or ethnographic methods), excellent communication skills, command of English language. We consider as an asset if you command of at least one of the languages relevant to our research focus, such as Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Somali, Tagalog or Ukrainian, as well as interest in migration studies. This position requires high sensitivity towards people in precarious situations. We are offering this position for a person who has not yet worked as a trainee at the University of Helsinki.
Why work for us
We offer you an international, multicultural and innovative working environment with interesting assignments related to research in the social sciences. We offer training in conducting qualitative research among vulnerable groups and support your work with active guidance so that you can get the most out of your traineeship.
How to apply
Please submit your application with an informal motivation letter and short CV 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 29 April, 2026.
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.
Further information
Further information about the position can be obtained from professor Lena Näre, lena.nare@helsinki.fi, tel. 050 4484 293.
Further information about the recruitment process can be obtained from HR Specialist Minna Maunula, minna.maunula@helsinki.fi
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