Trainee for a gambling research 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 now looking for a TRAINEE for a gambling research project in the Centre for Research on Addiction, Control and Governance
The duration of a 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.
About the position
The Centre for Research on Addiction, Control and Governance is a research centre at the Faculty of Social Sciences, discipline of sociology. We study addictions from a sociological perspective, focusing on four research areas:
1. Addiction: Behaviours, concepts and theories
2. Legal control and policies of gambling, alcohol and drugs
3. Commercial operators and marketing of alcohol and gambling products 4. The welfare state and its social and healthcare systems
The trainee will be working in one of our several interesting and on-going gambling-related projects. Depending on the preferences and skills of the trainee, they will focus on one research area and produce a report of the results. The report can be further developed into a published research article with the support of CEACG researchers. The trainee will gain experience from quantitative or qualitative research methods, research writing process, and gambling research topics. Depending on the interests of the trainee, they can also contribute to the social media and other communications of the research centre, administrative tasks, etc.
Possible research projects in which the trainee can take part:
- Quantitative research project: If you are interested in developing your quantitative research skills, we have interesting datasets on treatment-seekers or a population-level sample. Your research project can focus on analyzing these datasets from the perspective of gambling consumption and gambling-related harms.
- Qualitative research project: If you are interested in conducting qualitative research, you could take part in an international comparative project related to gambling advertising and its regulation in different countries. The aim of this project is to produce policy advice to the Finnish gambling regulation reform.
The person we are looking for
have the following preferred qualities:
- Skills in quantitative methods, and interest in developing them further
- Skills in different languages in case of mainly qualitative research background - Interest in research and publishing research results
- Interest in sociology of addictions, specifically questions related to gambling
- Good skills in writing academic English
We are ideally looking for someone with an interest in research, motivation to develop their research methodological skills, and willingness to publish their research results. We would prefer a trainee with skills and an interest in quantitative methods. However, it is also possible to work with qualitative methods in this traineeship. In this case, we would particularly appreciate linguistic skills besides English. We are looking for a student in social sciences, but we would give precedence to anyone interested in addiction and gambling-related themes. Good communication skills and an ability to work at the city centre campus are appreciated.
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 support your work with active guidance so that you can get the most out of your traineeship.
In CEACG, you are a part of a small and supportive research community. The traineeship can be tailored according to your own interests, and you’ll have an excellent opportunity to develop your methodological skills and to publish your research together with experienced researchers.
Interested?
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.
We expect to receive your application through our recruitment system by 28 April, 2025.
Further information
Further information about the position can be obtained from CEACG’s project planner Mette Kivistö, +358503511194, mette.kivisto@helsinki.fi (out of office 14-28 April) or from CEACG’s director Virve Marionneau, virve.marionneau@helsinki.fi.
Further information about the recruitment process can be obtained from HR on-site services: hr-socialsciences@helsinki.fi
The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants of any gender, linguistic and cultural background, or minority group. Please read more online about accessibility and inclusivity at our University.
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