Trainee for the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies
Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies is looking for 2-3 trainees to work on various interesting tasks supporting the Collegium researchers in their research projects. The traineeships are part time (55%) for a fixed term; either 1.9.-31.1.2026 or 1.2.-30.6.2026.
About the positions
The main duty of a trainee is to assist the Collegium researchers in their various research projects. Tasks of the trainees may include, for example, processing research material, retrieving information, editing publications, translating texts, and linguistic support. The trainee also assists at academic events and with unit communications and administration.
The person we are looking for
We expect the trainee to have an excellent command of English, and other language skills are an asset. In addition, the trainee must be a Master’s degree student at the University of Helsinki. We particularly appreciate interest in research and in assisting with projects in the humanities and social sciences. We also appreciate willingness to engage with more practical duties related to organizing events, as well as a brisk attitude, team spirit and good organizational skills. Furthermore, we regard skills related to communications, photo and video editing, or layout design of publications as an asset.
In addition to the capabilities described above, we hope that you will adapt well to our open and collaborative international working community.
Why work for us?
We offer our trainees an international work environment and interesting assignments related to research in the humanities and social sciences. We support the trainees’ work with active guidance, so that you can get the most out of your traineeship. A two-month probationary period will apply. The trainee will be paid a salary of 825€ per month.
Interested?
We expect to receive your application through our recruitment system by 28.4.2025. Further information about the position can be obtained from Deputy Director Svetlana Vetchinnikova svetlana.vetchinnikova(at)helsinki.fi.
Please submit your application through the University’s recruitment system by clicking on the Apply link. You will receive a message from the recruitment system once your application has been registered. In need of assistance, please contact: hr-hcas@helsinki.fi.
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