Apply now »

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 organizing events for the staff and students and update Department's social media to promote teaching and research conducted at the Department. The trainee may also assist in research projects and teaching or curriculum planning according to their competencies.

 

We expect you to have:

• an excellent command of English

• good organizational skills

• excellent skills in Microsoft Office tools

• good presentation and teamwork skills

 

We offer you an international, multidisciplinary working environment and interesting tasks.

 

The duration of the traineeship is from 1 September to 31 December 2026 (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.

 

The application period is from 8 April to 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. 

 

Please submit your application through the University’s recruitment system by clicking on the Apply link. Please note that each trainee position has a separate Apply link. 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, please contact: recruitment@helsinki.fi (please indicate which position you have applied in the email subject line).

 

For more details about the position, please contact: the director of the Aleksanteri Institute, Anna-Liisa Heusala, anna-liisa.heusala(at)helsinki.fi.

 


A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions.

Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University.

 
JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER!
#HelsinkiUniCareers

Do you have a helsinki.fi username and a valid employment contract, a grant researcher's contract, a visiting researcher's or visiting professor's contract at the University of Helsinki? Log in here to apply to our open positions.
Employee Login

Open position

Due Date:  29.4.2026

(23.59 Europe/Helsinki time)
Unit:  Faculty of Humanities
Sub-unit:  Aleksanteri Institute
ID:  4877

Working for the world

Science has the power to change the world. Join one of the best research universities in the world – an international community united through bold thinking, science, research, and learning, with over 30,000 students and 8,000 employees.

We are defined by our multidisciplinary approach. This, combined with a dedication for cross-border collaboration, gives us our potential to find real solutions and build hope for a better, more sustainable future. 

We are united by our values – truth, bildung, freedom, and inclusivity – as well as our passion for work that truly matters. 

Join us: work for the future – work for the world. 

Any questions?

See our recruitment system FAQ

Apply now »