University of Helsinki Doctoral Researcher in the Anthropology of Humanitarianism 2026

The University of Helsinki invites applications for a four-year Doctoral Researcher position in the Anthropology of Humanitarianism as part of the project New Humanitarian Infrastructures at the End of Aid. The role includes ethnographic research in humanitarian settings, with fieldwork potentially in Kenya or another humanitarian context, and residence in Finland during employment. The position provides an annual gross salary and benefits as part of a doctoral fellowship.

Annual gross salary (€32,000–€42,000), pension benefits, occupational health care, relocation assistance, inclusive and diverse research environment.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in anthropology or a related field, have the motivation to pursue doctoral studies, and be able to secure the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki by the start of employment.

Submit a motivation letter, research plan, and CV via the University of Helsinki Recruitment System; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed online in August 2026.