Employment as a doctoral researcher

Once a year, the doctoral programme opens a call for applications for university-funded doctoral researcher positions. The doctoral researchers selected for these positions complete their doctoral research employed by the university. Both current University of Helsinki doctoral researchers and new applicants planning on doctoral studies are eligible to apply for these positions.
Application period 2024 (27.8. - 9.9.2024)

The next application period for university-funded doctoral researcher positions is 27.8.-9.9.2024. Application instructions can be found from the University's Instructions for Students pages.

Selection process

The steering committee of the Doctoral Programme in History and Cultural Heritage has decided to nominate the following applicants for funded doctoral candidate position for the period of 2024–2027 (4 year terms):

  • Jaana Valkama
  • Lari Ahokas (Matti Klinge position)
  • Lotta Leiwo
  • Pihla Pekonen (University of Helsinki Research Foundation)
  • Sofia Vierula

The programme congratulates the successful candidates and wishes to thank all applicants. The next call for applications will be in the fall of 2024.