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Postdoctoral Researcher in Legal History and Memory Studies at the University of Helsinki University of Helsinki in Finland
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Fixed-term postdoctoral researcher position for one year, funded by the Research Council of Finland project MORALMEM. Annual gross salary is approximately €48,000–€50,000, with an additional salary component based on personal performance. Teaching and related duties are about 5–10%.
Deadline
Oct 30, 2026
Country
Finland
University
University of Helsinki
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Legal History at the University of Helsinki, Faculty of Law, Finland.
This fixed-term postdoctoral opening is part of the MORALMEM project funded by the Research Council of Finland. The project focuses on the legal history of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), Holocaust memory, EU legislation on genocide denial, and the political/legal framing of collective memory in Europe.
The successful candidate will develop their own research in relation to the project and work with Dr. Karolina Stenlund and collaborators. Research activities include archival analysis, writing single-authored journal articles, co-authoring/editing academic work, organizing conference panels, workshops, and seminars, public outreach, and some teaching/supervision duties.
Eligibility highlights: a relevant doctoral degree is required; the PhD must be completed by the first day of employment. The doctorate should normally have been completed within the last five years (with exceptions for family leave and equivalent absences). The working language is English, and English/Swedish skills are especially valued. Experience in archival work, legal history, history, memory studies, and public engagement is preferred.
Funding and terms: one-year appointment (from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028, or as agreed), funded by the project. Annual gross salary is approximately €48,000–€50,000. The appointee is expected to reside in Finland during employment.
Application deadline: 30 October 2026 at 23:59 EEST.
How to apply: Submit a motivation letter, CV, publication list, and a two-page research plan through the University of Helsinki recruitment system. Current employees should use SAP Fiori’s Suffeli portal.
Funding details
Fixed-term postdoctoral researcher position for one year, funded by the Research Council of Finland project MORALMEM. Annual gross salary is approximately €48,000–€50,000, with an additional salary component based on personal performance. Teaching and related duties are about 5–10%.
What's required
Applicants must hold a relevant doctoral degree, with the PhD diploma acquired by the first day of employment. They must be able to conduct independent scholarly work and have the teaching skills necessary for the position. The period after completion of the doctoral degree must not exceed five years, excluding family leave and equivalent absences. English is the working language; English and Swedish language skills are particularly valued. Experience with archival work, critical approaches to history, law, legal history, and memory studies, and interest in public engagement are preferred.
How to apply
Prepare a motivation letter, CV, numbered publication list with two key publications marked in bold, and a research plan of up to two pages. Submit the application through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system; current employees must apply via SAP Fiori’s Suffeli portal.
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