Doctoral Researcher in Archaelogy or Geoscience

University of Helsinki / General; Finland; Sur place; EUR 27 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Occupational healthcare services

Professional development opportunities

Library access

Sports services

Résumé du poste

The Faculty of Humanities at the University of Helsinki, together with Academy Research Fellow Maria Lahtinen, invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher position in Archaeology or Geoscience for a fixed-term of three years. The post is full-time and fully funded, based in the Department of Cultures.

Start date is 1 January 2027 or as agreed. Salary follows the Finnish university system for teaching and research staff at level 2, plus a personal performance component.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English required.
• Master's degree or equivalent in geosciences or archaeology-related fields.
• Eligible to pursue doctoral studies at the University of Helsinki; right to pursue doctoral studies must be obtained within six months.

Responsabilités

• Conduct doctoral research and prepare a doctoral dissertation.
• Publish scientific works related to the SRTOOL project.
• Complete doctoral studies as part of the PhD programme.
• Independently carry out laboratory analyses.
• Perform statistical analyses.
• Apply GIS methods and software in research.
• Collaborate with project members and participate in meetings, seminars, workshops, and admin tasks.
• Present results at national and international conferences.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Geosciences

Archaeology

Formation

Master's degree or equivalent

Outils

GIS software

Description du poste

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI Research Field Geosciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 20 Nov 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Finland Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Faculty of Humanities at the University of Helsinki and Academy Research Fellow Maria Lahtinen invite applications for the position of Doctoral Researcher in Archaelogy or Geoscience, for a fixed-term position of three years. The position is full-time (fully funded) and will be based within the discipline of Archaeology in the Department of Cultures. The employment will commence on 1 January 2027 or as agreed.

Research Project

The position is funded by the Research Council of Finland project "Strontium Isotope Tools to Trace Mobility of Aquatic Diet in the Past, the Present, and the Future (SRTOOL)."

The successful applicant will focus on one of the following research topics:

A) Investigating the Origin and Use of Prehistoric Seals Using Strontium Isotope Analysis

This research stream focuses on archaeological materials and the application of strontium isotope analysis. The aim is to determine, through the analysis of burned animal bones, where seals were hunted. The project will also explore the significance of seal hunting for prehistoric communities. The research combines scientific and humanities-based approaches.

B) Investigating the Use of Strontium Isotope Analysis in Aquatic Materials

This research stream seeks to determine the strontium isotope signatures in various regions of the Baltic Sea and Finland's largest lakes and create baseline (isoscape) for the future studies. The project will also investigate whether large-scale temporal variation exists in strontium isotope compositions in major lake systems in the past. This research is primarily natural science-oriented.

Main Düss

• Conduct doctoral research and prepare a doctoral dissertation.
• Produce scientific publications related to the research project.
• Complete doctoral studies as part of the PhD programme.
• Independently carry out laboratory analyses.
• Perform statistical analyses.
• Apply GIS methods and software in research.
• Collaborate with other members of the research project.
• Participate in project activities, including meetings, seminars, workshops, and selected administrative tasks.
• Present research results at national and international conferences and other scientific events.

Please indicate in your application which of the two research topics you are applying for.

The most important qualification is interests on research and the ability and willingness to acquire new skills. Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not yet possess all the competencies in jobs listed above. The project leader will work closely with the selected candidate and will contribute complementary expertise to the research.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

To meet the basic requirements of the University of Helsinki's Doctoral Programme in the Humanities, applicants must:

• Meet the University's language requirements by demonstrating proficiency in Finnish, Swedish, or English. For this position, excellent written and spoken English is required.
• Hold a Master's degree or equivalent in a field relevant to the proposed doctoral research. Applicants who are close to completing their Master's degree are also encouraged to apply. Relevant topics can be for example geosciences or archaeological sciences.
• Be eligible to pursue doctoral studies at the University of Helsinki. Applicants who do not yet hold the right to pursue doctoral studies must apply for it separately. Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining doctoral study rights within the first six months of employment.

What We Offer

The position offers an opportunity to work in an inspiring, international, and multidisciplinary research environment. The salary is based on the Finnish university salary system for teaching and research staff at requirement level 2, plus a personal performance component. The starting gross salary is approximately €2,700 per month. The position includes a six-month probationary period.

The University of Helsinki offers a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including occupational healthcare services, professional development opportunities, support for research funding applications, and access to library and sports services.

20 November 2026 at 23:59 (Finnish time)

The University of Helsinki welcomes applications from individuals of all genders, linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and minority groups.