PhD Doctoral Researcher — Global Development Studies

University of Helsinki; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Helsinki invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher in Global Development Studies. The appointee will conduct fieldwork in Brazil, work with Brazilian Amazon communities, and pursue a doctoral degree with Helsinki.

Fluency in Portuguese and advanced English are essential, and the appointee must reside in Finland during employment. The position includes support for publishing, networking, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a probationary period and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Portuguese and advanced English required.
• Experience with Brazilian Amazon or rural forest communities is an asset.
• Ability to conduct independent ethnographic and qualitative research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork in Brazil.
• Develop and execute a research plan aligned with the project themes.
• Publish findings and contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Portuguese language

English language

Education

PhD (in progress or eligible)

Job description

University of Helsinki invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher in Global Development Studies. The appointee will conduct fieldwork in Brazil, work with Brazilian Amazon communities, and pursue a doctoral degree with Helsinki.

Fluency in Portuguese and advanced English are essential, and the appointee must reside in Finland during employment. The position includes support for publishing, networking, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a probationary period and pension benefits.