"Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor of Urban Studies"

The Faculty of Social Sciences invites applications for the position of PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF URBAN STUDIES. The successful applicant may be appointed to a permanent professorship or a fixed-term associate/assistant professorship (tenure track), depending on qualifications and career stage. Further information on the UH tenure track system is available here.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The position focuses on the study of inequality and segregation at the urban and regional levels, with emphasis on the empirical assessment of causal effects of policy measures using quantitative methods. The candidate is expected to build interactions with decision-makers in urban policies, promote societal impact of research, and work within the Social and Public Policy discipline. It requires commitment to interdisciplinarity, cooperation with domestic and international actors, participation in obtaining external funding, and teaching in various programs, including supervision of theses and dissertations.

QUALIFICATIONS

For assistant/associate professor: A doctoral degree, ability to conduct independent scholarly work, teaching skills, and motivation for an academic career, evidenced by publications and funding success. For professor: A doctoral degree, high-level academic qualifications, experience in leading research, teaching, supervising dissertations, and international cooperation. Assessment includes scholarly publications, teaching experience, funding acquisition, international experience, and leadership skills. Good English skills are required; proficiency in Finnish or Swedish is expected over time.

WHAT WE OFFER

An equal opportunity employer with an attractive workplace. Annual gross salary for a full professor is between €74,000 and €90,000, and for assistant/associate professor between €61,000 and €73,000, based on qualifications. Benefits include occupational health care, professional development, and support services. Further information is available here. The contract includes a six-month probationary period. The appointee must reside in Finland, with relocation assistance provided.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit applications through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System by September 24, 2025. Required documents include a CV, list of publications, research report, vision statement, and teaching report. Further details on application materials are available here.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact Associate Professor Hanna Wass at hanna.wass@helsinki.fi for position details, or HR Specialist Minna Maunula at minna.maunula@helsinki.fi for recruitment process details. The Faculty of Social Sciences is Finland’s leading institute in social sciences, with strong international profiles.