Funding & benefits
“In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance.”
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
Postdoctoral Researcher in Study of Religion is an open postdoc at University of Helsinki Jobs in Finland. Pay and conditions, as stated by University of Helsinki Jobs: "In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance." Eligibility, as stated by University of Helsinki Jobs: "Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field within the humanities or social sciences (e.g." The closing date is 1 November 2026.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Social Sciences. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- Academic background: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field within the humanities or social sciences (e.g.
- Publications required.
“Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field within the humanities or social sciences (e.g.”
Should you apply?
Applicants should be at Postdoctoral level working in Social Sciences. The decisive requirement, in University of Helsinki Jobs's words, is: "Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field within the humanities or social sciences (e.g." With 12 days left, only applicants with documents already prepared should start now. Expect to prepare 2 documents (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Postdoctoral.
- Study area: Social Sciences.
- Study destination: Finland.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- CV (max. 3 pages, including contact details of two referees)
- A research proposal (max. 3 pages) consisting of a description of how your previous research experience and current work align with the overarching aims of the team of Future, Futurelessness and Vernacular Responses to Suffering; a research idea outlining why the project’s themes or approach interest you and how you position your own research within this context; a preliminary publication plan.
Application process
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What funding comes with Postdoctoral Researcher in Study of Religion?
University of Helsinki Jobs states: "In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance."
What are the eligibility requirements?
In University of Helsinki Jobs's own words: "Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field within the humanities or social sciences (e.g."
Which degree level does Postdoctoral Researcher in Study of Religion support?
It is for Postdoctoral level researchers at University of Helsinki Jobs in Finland.
How long do I have to apply?
Applications close on 1 Nov 2026. That is 12 days from now.
Where do I apply?
Directly with University of Helsinki Jobs, through the official application page linked from this record.
Which documents does University of Helsinki Jobs ask for?
The official page lists 2 items: CV (max. 3 pages, including contact details of two referees), A research proposal (max. 3 pages) consisting of a description of how your previous research experience and current work align with the overarching aims of the team of Future, Futurelessness and Vernacular Responses to Suffering; a research idea outlining why the project’s themes or approach interest you and how you position your own research within this context; a preliminary publication plan.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from University of Helsinki Jobs's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 19 Oct 2026 · Verified 1 h ago
Timeline context
- Closes in 12 days (Sunday 1 November 2026).
About University of Helsinki Jobs
University of Helsinki Jobs is based in Finland and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.