Postdoctoral Researcher: Study of Religion & Suffering

EDU Passport LLC; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible hours

Sports facilities

Professional development

Job summary

University of Helsinki invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the Study of Religion within MePhiS, a fixed-term appointment for three years starting January 2027 or as agreed. The role includes teaching and administrative duties amounting to about 5–10% of the time.

The project explores vernacular responses to suffering in contemporary society, with empirical and theoretical approaches and collaboration across MePhiS and related faculties. English is the working language.

Qualifications

• PhD in humanities or social sciences (Religious Studies, Anthropology, Sociology of Religion) required.
• Strong ability to conduct independent scholarly work and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research within MePhiS on Future, Futurelessness and Vernacular Responses to Suffering.
• Publish scholarly articles independently and with others; contribute to teaching and administrative duties (≈5–10%).

Skills

Independent scholarly work

English communication

Teaching skills

Collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in Humanities or Social Sciences

Job description

University of Helsinki invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the Study of Religion within MePhiS, a fixed-term appointment for three years starting January 2027 or as agreed. The role includes teaching and administrative duties amounting to about 5–10% of the time.

The project explores vernacular responses to suffering in contemporary society, with empirical and theoretical approaches and collaboration across MePhiS and related faculties. English is the working language.