PhD Researcher: Transdisciplinary Arts Pedagogy

Taideyliopisto; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Arts Helsinki (Uniarts Helsinki) invites applications for an employed Doctoral Researcher in Transdisciplinary Pedagogy. The position is full-time, fixed-term, starting 1 January 2027 for two years, with potential extension after interim review within the first two years.

The researcher will join the Training Transdisicplinarity in Performing Arts Higher Education project, conducting doctoral work that intersects pedagogy with performing arts, and contributing to data

Qualifications

• Completed master’s degree or current doctoral researcher status at Uniarts Helsinki.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research in the performing arts or arts education.
• Strong organisational, planning and time-management capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the project Training Transdisicplinarity in Performing Arts Higher Education.
• Develop and conduct doctoral research aligned with project objectives.
• Engage in data collection, interviews, transcription, and analysis.
• Teach, create/perform, write/publish, and present at conferences as applicable.
• Collaborate with international partners and participate in project activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree

Current doctoral candidate

Job description

University of the Arts Helsinki (Uniarts Helsinki) invites applications for an employed Doctoral Researcher in Transdisciplinary Pedagogy. The position is full-time, fixed-term, starting 1 January 2027 for two years, with potential extension after interim review within the first two years.

The researcher will join the Training Transdisicplinarity in Performing Arts Higher Education project, conducting doctoral work that intersects pedagogy with performing arts, and contributing to data