Doctoral Researcher in the Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki 2026: Fully Funded PhD Opportunity on Migration, Platform Work and Digital Labor in Finland

The Doctoral Researcher in the Social Sciences is a fully funded PhD opportunity hosted by the University of Helsinki under the MAPS research project, focusing on migration, platform work, and digital labor in Finland. The position supports a 3.5-year doctoral project leading to an article-based PhD, with responsibilities including independent research, development of ethnographic methods, production of scholarly publications, and some teaching. The appointment is linked to the MAPS project and involves collaboration with senior researchers and access to research resources.

doctoral stipend, supervision, access to project resources, opportunities to publish, limited teaching duties up to 5% of time

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and have the right to pursue doctoral studies at the University of Helsinki before employment begins or obtain right within the six-month probationary period.