Työnimike: Postdoctoral Researcher

Työnkuvaus:
The University of the Arts Helsinki was launched in 2013 upon the merging of the Finnish Academy of Fine Arts, Sibelius Academy, and Theatre Academy Helsinki. The University of the Arts Helsinki is opening posts for POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWS within the field of artistic research. The part-time/full-time posts will be filled for a fixed term starting as of 15 August 2016. The contract periods and the percentages will be the following: 15/8/2016-30/9/2017 (100 %) and 15/8/2016- 31/5/2019 (50 %). The post is open for Postdoctoral Research Fellow candidates of appropriate merit, whom are motivated to play an active role in the developmental work of the research activities carried out by the University of the Arts Helsinki. Research areas and duties At the University of the Arts Helsinki, artistic research comprises a multidisciplinary and multi-artistic context that combines different research traditions, and its distinguishing feature is the seamless connection between engaging in artistic activities and conducting research. In addition to personal research work, duties of the postdoctoral research fellow include developmental work such as planning and coordination of initiatives, funding application writing, as well as other activities pertaining to the university community. Amount of these tasks, which are agreed on one-to-one basis, is approximately 25 % of the total working time. Eligibility requirements The appropriate candidate should have an applicable doctorate, the skills to carry out independent research and teaching skills that are possibly required in the position. It is considered an asset if the candidate has completed his/her doctorate degree within five years before the end of the application period at the latest. Good interpersonal skills, as well as an ability to write funding applications and to work as part of a research group and international research network are required. Proof of international research experience is an advantage. The successful candidate must have good Finnish and English language skills and at least satisfactory Swedish language skills. International applicants are required to have strong English language skills. According to the Staff Regulations of the University of the Arts Helsinki, the University may approve an exception to the language requirements. Prior to the compiling the employment contract, a Finnish applicant is additionally required to present one of the following certificates of proficiency in Finnish or Swedish (only): - A certificate signed by a member or deputy member of the State Board of Language Examinations, or in another manner prescribed by the Decree on the Demonstration of Knowledge of the Finnish and Swedish Languages in State Administration (481/2003) (e.g. by passing the language test included in the basic curriculum of a university-level institution); - A certificate issued by a professor, assistant professor, or lecturer who teaches the language in question at a Finnish university-level institution; - A matriculation examination certificate indicating a pass in the language in question. Working hours and salary Employment contracts under the University of the Arts Helsinki adhere to the regulations of the general collective agreement of the universities. The working hours of the full-time Research Fellow is 1,600 hours per annum. The tasks and subsequently allocated working time of the research fellow are to be specified in the overall full-time working plan. This post's salary is determined in accordance with the Finnish universities salary system for teaching and research staff, wherein this job demand level lies between tiers 4 and 6. In addition to the job-specific salary, a personal salary component will be paid. The exact salary level will be determined according to the chosen candidate's competence and level of experience while the duties are agreed. Selection process Applications will be evaluated by a recruitment committee, which will also make

Työnantajan nimi: Taideyliopisto

Työnantajan osoite: Töölönlahdenkatu 16 C, 00100 HELSINKI

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Työn lyhyt kuvaus: Yhteiskunta- ja kulttuuritutkijat

Maa: Suomi

Alue: Helsinki-Uusimaa

Sopimuksen kesto: Tilapäinen

Sopimuslaji: Kokopäiväinen

Kokea: 2–5 vuotta

Lähde työtarjous:
MOL/Työ- ja elinkeinoministeriö, Julkiset työvoimapalvelut, Suomi