Fully Funded PhD: Archaeology/Geoscience Isotope Analysis

University of Helsinki; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational healthcare services

Professional development opportunities

Support for research funding

Library access

Job summary

The University of Helsinki invites applications for a fixed-term Doctoral Researcher in Archaeology or Geoscience for three years. The position is based in the Archaeology discipline within the Department of Cultures and is fully funded, commencing 1 January 2027 or as agreed.

Two research topics focus on strontium isotope analysis—prehistoric seals and aquatic materials—through lab work, GIS, and interdisciplinary methods.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English is required.
• Master's degree or equivalent in a field relevant to the proposed doctoral research (geosciences or archaeological sciences).
• Eligible to pursue doctoral studies at the University of Helsinki; rights to pursue doctoral studies must be obtained within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• 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, meetings, seminars, workshops, and administrative tasks.
• Present research results at national and international conferences and other scientific events.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in geosciences or archaeological sciences

Tools

GIS software

Job description

The University of Helsinki invites applications for a fixed-term Doctoral Researcher in Archaeology or Geoscience for three years. The position is based in the Archaeology discipline within the Department of Cultures and is fully funded, commencing 1 January 2027 or as agreed.

Two research topics focus on strontium isotope analysis—prehistoric seals and aquatic materials—through lab work, GIS, and interdisciplinary methods.