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Postdoctoral Researcher in Legal History (MORALMEM) University of Helsinki in Finland
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Political Science
Funding
Fixed-term postdoctoral researcher appointment for one year (1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028, or as agreed), funded by the Research Council of Finland project MORALMEM. Annual gross salary is approximately €48,000–€50,000, plus a personal performance component. The position includes about 5–10% teaching and related duties and standard Finnish university staff benefits.
Deadline
Oct 30, 2026
Country
Finland
University
University of Helsinki
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About this position
The Faculty of Law at the University of Helsinki is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Legal History within the Research Council of Finland-funded project MORALMEM. The project is associated with Dr. Karolina Stenlund and focuses on the legal history of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), combining law, history, memory studies, and broader political inquiry into how Holocaust memory has been shaped in Europe.
The successful candidate will develop an independent research agenda aligned with the project, produce single-authored peer-reviewed articles, and may co-author or edit academic work with the PI and collaborators. The role also includes participation in workshops, seminars, conferences, public outreach, teaching/co-teaching, and supervision of undergraduate students.
Eligibility requires a relevant doctoral degree (the PhD diploma must be obtained by the first day of employment). The degree should normally have been completed within the last five years, excluding family leave and similar absences. The university particularly values experience with archival research, critical approaches to legal history and memory studies, collaborative and independent research ability, public engagement, and strong English and Swedish language skills.
The appointment is for one year, starting 1 February 2027 (or as agreed) and ending 31 January 2028. The post is based in Finland, and the appointee is expected to reside there during employment. The annual gross salary is approximately €48,000–€50,000, with a personal performance component, and the position includes standard Finnish university staff benefits and about 5–10% teaching duties.
To apply, submit a motivation letter, CV, publication list, and a two-page research plan through the University of Helsinki recruitment system by the deadline. Applications are due by 30 October 2026 at 23:59 EEST.
Funding details
Fixed-term postdoctoral researcher appointment for one year (1 February 2027 to 31 January 2028, or as agreed), funded by the Research Council of Finland project MORALMEM. Annual gross salary is approximately €48,000–€50,000, plus a personal performance component. The position includes about 5–10% teaching and related duties and standard Finnish university staff benefits.
What's required
Applicants must hold a relevant doctoral degree, with the PhD diploma acquired by the first day of employment. The candidate must be able to conduct independent scholarly work and have the teaching skills required for the position. The period after completion of the doctoral degree must not exceed five years, excluding family leave and equivalent absences. Strong English and Swedish language skills are preferred, along with ability to work independently and collaboratively, experience with archival work (e.g. Zenodo), familiarity with critical approaches to history, law, legal history, and memory studies, and interest in public engagement.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system using the application link on the job page. Submit a letter of motivation, CV, numbered publication list with two key publications marked, and a research plan of up to two pages showing fit with MORALMEM. Current University of Helsinki employees must apply via SAP Fiori’s Suffeli recruitment portal.
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