Trainee 1-7 positions

The Faculty of Social Sciences, INVEST Flagship Research Centre at the University of Turku invites applications for 1-7 trainee positions. The duration of each position is three months, and the internships will take place in Spring 2026 and Autumn 2026

Job description

Trainees’ tasks include assisting with research projects, supporting the development of the INVEST Master’s programme, and helping with events organized by INVEST, such as the annual international conference. Research-related tasks may involve, for example, collecting and processing research data as well as visualizing research results. In addition, the duties include assisting in the preparation of research plans and funding applications. The tasks may also include other assignments related to the research areas and societal impact of INVEST.

Who we are looking for

Requirements 

The position is open to students pursuing a relevant higher or lower university degree or a vocational qualification. All trainee applicants are expected to have good communication and interpersonal skills, fluent English language skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. Some tasks require fluent Finnish language skills. Familiarity with the disciplines of INVEST’s research groups and an interest in societal engagement, as well as any prior experience related to the content of the positions, will be considered an advantage. Knowledge of visual communication and social media is considered an advantage in tasks related to communications and event organization.

We value collegiality and promote equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We encourage all qualified applicants with different backgrounds to apply for our open positions.

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Benefits

We offer you responsible and interesting tasks and the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a versatile operating environment. You get a professional and inspiring team to support your work. We take care of your well-being at work and the functionality of your everyday life, e.g. with the help of flexible working hours and our well-being services.

  • Possibilities to develop your expertise – We encourage our personnel to develop their professional expertise by offering versatile training and competence development possibilities which employees can take advantage of during their working hours. Also, the course offering of Open University is free of charge for our personnel.
  • Your well-being is important to us! – In addition to comprehensive occupational health care, our own well-being services monitor, support and develop the well-being of our personnel. You are entitled to use the CampusSport’s services at a personnel price.
  • We support your work-life balance – Flexible working hours and extensive remote work options help you balance work and leisure time. 
  • An inspiring and supportive work community – We encourage each other and value working together!

Please read more about University of Turku as an employer from our Come work with us! pages.

Salary and trial period

Salary is 1463 €/month.

The position has a trial one of month.

How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 18.2.2026 at 16.00 (Europe/Helsinki).

Please write your application and accompanying documents in English and send all attachments in the form of a SINGLE PDF file. This file should be a compilation of the following documents.

Applicants should enclose with their application:

  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • Recent transcript of study records

Further information

For further information about the position, please contact: project manager Anu Lyytinen, Anu.lyytinen@utu.fi or by phone Monday 9.2. between 14-16, Tuesday 10.2. between 14-16, Monday 16.2. between 15-16, +358 50 309 0514

With questions about the application process, please contact: HR Specialist, Laura Nieminen, laura.nieminen@utu.fi, +358 29 450 4987                                

INVEST Research Flagship Centre

Think, Question, Get Inspired – New Welfare State

The research flagship Inequalities, Interventions, and New Welfare State (INVEST) aims at providing a new model for the welfare state that is more equal, better targeted to problem groups, more anticipatory as well as economically and socially sustainable. The existing research indicates that the Nordic welfare states are efficient in reducing the negative outcomes that are related to many of the structural family disadvantages, such as parental low education, unemployment or poverty. Despite this, children and youth are still particularly vulnerable when negative life course events take place unexpectedly or when many disadvantages accumulate to the same families. The growth environments can strengthen these negative effects. 

The flagship has been funded by the Academy of Finland and is implemented in cooperation with the University of Turku and the Institute of Health and Welfare (THL). The multidisciplinary project combines sociology, social policy, demography, psychology and psychiatry, in addition to the other connected fields of sciences.

The University of Turku is an inspiring and international academic community of 25,000 students and staff in Southwest Finland. We build a sustainable future with multidisciplinary research, education, and collaboration. With us, your work will have a significant impact and relevance in the changing world.

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