PhD Researcher in Education Inequalities – Demography & Data

University of Helsinki / General; Finland; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Helsinki invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher on education-related inequalities. The position is for a fixed term of about 3.5 years, starting 18 January 2027 and ending 30 August 2030, with duties including research toward the doctoral thesis and other project tasks.

The appointee will handle data infrastructure, joint publications, and teaching up to 5% of time, and is expected to reside in Finland. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field by the start of employment.
• Strong quantitative methods skills are required.
• Experience with Finnish census and population register data is advantageous.
• Ability and motivation to pursue postgraduate studies.
• Strong command of written English.

Responsabilités

• Conduct research toward the doctoral thesis in one or more of the four defined research areas, aiming for a doctoral dissertation.
• Collaborate with the PI, publish research jointly, and contribute to project tasks including data infrastructure and communication.
• Teach or perform related activities as agreed, up to 5% of annual working time.
• Engage with the research group and international collaboration for scientific publishing.

Connaissances

Quantitative methods

English proficiency

Formation

Master’s degree in demography / public health / epidemiology / political science / philosophy / statistics

Description du poste

University of Helsinki invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher on education-related inequalities. The position is for a fixed term of about 3.5 years, starting 18 January 2027 and ending 30 August 2030, with duties including research toward the doctoral thesis and other project tasks.

The appointee will handle data infrastructure, joint publications, and teaching up to 5% of time, and is expected to reside in Finland. English proficiency is required.