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TRAINEE for the 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!

There are two positions open.

 

Your main tasks as a trainee are assisting in e.g.

  • Communication: updating instructions and developing the content for websites and social media pages to promote teaching and research conducted at the Department
  • Event coordination: planning and coordinating events for the students and the staff
  • Other support tasks: such as organising the library and archiving
  • Assistance with research projects and teaching or curriculum planning are also possible, depending on your qualifications.

 

We expect you to have an interest in the university administration and the development of higher education. You have good networking and communication skills. You are able work independently and in an organized manner.


Studying in one of the master's programmes of the Department of Cultures is considered a plus when applying. 

 

We offer you an international, multidisciplinary working environment and interesting tasks. The duration of the traineeship is from 1 September to 31 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.


The application period is from 7 April to 28 April 2025. 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. For more details about the position, please contact: Hannu Juusola, hannu.juusola@helsinki.fi.


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: hr-humtdk@helsinki.fi. 

 

The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants of any gender, linguistic and cultural background, or minority group.

 

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Due Date:  28.4.2025
Unit:  Faculty of Arts
Sub-unit:  Department of Cultures
ID:  4005

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