TRAINEE for the Faculty of Theology

The University of Helsinki Trainee Programme for International Master Students is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki masters programme.

We are now looking for two TRAINEES for the Faculty of Theology.

Thetraineestasks include:

Assisting the Faculty’s researchers instudying medieval literary knowhowwithinCODICUMproject(ERC Synergy Grant). The tasksmayinclude, e.g.,the (protein and DNA) sampling and analysis of medieval parchment fragments at the National Library, contributing to the development of digital research tools, conducting literature reviews, andassistingwith theorganisationand referencing of researchmaterials.

AssistingtheFacultys Centre of Excellence, Meliorist Philosophy of Sufferingin researchtasks (for example review of bibliographies and references as well as indexing) and event organization.

Depending on the selected applicants background and motivation, tasks with data collection and analysis can also been included.

We expect good oral and written communication skills,abilityto take initiative, as well as organizational skills. We appreciate the willingness and enthusiasm toparticipatein various work tasks. Knowledge of humanities and natural science research methods is considered an advantage.

The Faculty of Theology offers an encouraging work environment and interesting tasks, to which the intern is carefully introduced.

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 from8Aprilto29April2026. You are eligible to applyif you are an international student enrolled in a University of Helsinki mastersprogramme.Read moreontheprogrammeand its eligibility criteria on the website of the traineeshipprogramme.

Please submit your application through the Universitys 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).

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