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.

GeoDoc specific instructions

The next application period for salaried positions is 26.8.-9.9.2025.

Application instructions can be found from the .

Doctoral programme specific application form (GeoDoc)

The application form is open during the application period 26.8.-9.9.2025.

You will find the application form for each doctoral programme from the (only available during the call period).

Decision of the 2024 call

GeoDoc received nine complete and eligible applications, which were evaluated by the board.

The funding was awarded to:

Liisa Maunu, 4 years, supervisor Christoph Beier
Artur Tvauri, 4 years, supervisor Christoph Beier
Jonathan Terschanski, 3 years, supervisor Eduardo Maeda