Faculty
Assistant Professor in Computational Social Science
University of HelsinkiHelsinki, FinlandDeadline 15 Dec 2026
Overview
- Institution
- University of Helsinki
- Department
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Location
- Helsinki, Finland
- Field
- Social Sciences
- Research area
- Computational Social Science
- Deadline
- 15 December 2026
- Start date
- 1 August 2027
- Duration
- Tenure track (3–5 years) then permanent
- Contract
- Tenure track
- Hours
- 38 per week
- Salary
- University of Helsinki salary system, level 5–6 + start-up support
About this position
The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki seeks an Assistant Professor in Computational Social Science.
You will build a research programme using large-scale digital and administrative data, and teach on the MSc in Contemporary Societies. The appointment follows the Finnish tenure-track model with a review after 3–5 years.
Helsinki offers strong public-data infrastructure and an international campus.
Requirements
PhD in a social science, computer science, or a related field. Demonstrated research excellence and a plan for competitive funding (Research Council of Finland, Horizon Europe). English required; Finnish or Swedish is an advantage.