TRAINEE for the Department of Digital Humanities

The University of Helsinki Trainee Programme for International Master Students is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme.

We are now looking for two TRAINEES for the Department of Digital Humanities!  

As a trainee, you will contribute to a research group’s research and/or infrastructure activities while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative research environment. The exact tasks will depend on your background and interests but may include, for example:

• assisting with the preparation and organisation of research data and digital materials
• supporting computational, technical, or experimental research workflows
• helping coordinate data collection or other research activities
• contributing to shared research resources, tools, or documentation
• assisting with basic data processing or analysis

The position is intended as a learning opportunity, and responsibilities will be adapted to the trainee’s skills and interests. You will gain experience with a variety of research methods and digital tools while working closely with researchers and other team members. 

The duration of the traineeship is from 1 September to 31 December 2026 (four months) of part-time (55%) work, leaving time for studies as well. The salary of a trainee is €825 per month for a part-time (55%) trainee.

The application period is from 8 April to 29 April 2026. You are eligible to apply if you are an international student enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme. Read more on the programme and its eligibility criteria on the website of the traineeship programme. 

Please submit your application through the University’s recruitment system by clicking on the Apply link. Please note that each trainee position has a separate Apply link. You will be asked to register into the system before you get to apply. Please use any other than your helsinki.fi account to register. You will receive a message from the recruitment system once your application has been registered. In need of assistance, please contact: recruitment@helsinki.fi (please indicate which position you have applied in the email subject line).

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