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We are looking for a talented and ambitious economics student with an interest in economic consulting to join our team in Helsinki. The expected start date is in early 2027. Who are we looking for? We welcome applicants who: Excel academically and are either late-stage bachelor or master’s students in economics Have an interest in areas such as...

# Open positions## Research AssistantApply: Otaniemi, Espoo, Finland: Part time: Posted Yesterday: R48479*Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major...

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 16 000 students and 5 200 employees, including 446 professors. Our...

United Nations University (UNU-WIDER) in Helsinki invites applications for a Research Assistant / Database Administrator to manage large country‑level databases (WIID, GRD), accrue, clean and update data, and document the process using Stata do‑files. The role requires a Master’s in Economics/Statistics with 3+ years’ experience and strong data...

Research Assistant – Faculty of LawThe Faculty of Law at the University of Helsinki is seeking 1–2 Research Assistants for a fixed‑term position of 1 year with the possibility for extension, starting at the earliest in December 2026, latest January 2027. The Research Assistant will work across several research projects and initiatives, including the...

*Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 16 000 students and 5 200 employees, including 446 professors. Our...

United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) invites applications for a Research Assistant on a consultant contract, full-time or part-time, based in Helsinki. The role supports the Creating the fiscal space for development and Reducing inequalities programmes, with duties spanning data work, literature reviews,...

Research Assistant, Consultant Contract (part-time) UNU-WIDER is looking for three (3) outstanding individuals with strong commitment and potential to support the Institute’s Domestic Revenue Mobilization (DRM) programme’s work streams: (i) Building up efficient and fair tax systems; (ii) SOUTHMOD – simulating tax and benefit policies for development....

United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) in Helsinki seeks a part-time Research Assistant to support the DRM programme, including building efficient tax systems and SOUTHMOD microsimulation work.The role requires a master’s degree in economics or a related field with strong analytical and quantitative skills,...

Copenhagen Economics in Helsinki is seeking a talented economics student to join our team as a Research Assistant. The role offers hands-on experience with economic consulting, data analysis, and collaboration on projects across Europe.Start date is early 2027 and the position is part-time, about 20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling around exams. You...

Aalto University School of Business is seeking a part-time Research Assistant in Espoo (Otaniemi) to assist in building a dataset on custody decisions from Finnish district courts. The role involves coordinating data collection and extracting information from court documents.Ideal candidates are enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program with strong...

Research Assistant, Consultant Contract (full-time or part-time) UNU-WIDER is looking for three (3) outstanding individuals with strong commitment and potential to support the Institute’s Creating the fiscal space for development and Reducing inequalities across and within countries programme. Closing date: Sunday 22 September 2024 at 23:59 UTC+3 United...

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: The Faculty of Law at the University of Helsinki is seeking 1–2 Research Assistants for a fixed‑term position of 1 year with the possibility for extension, starting at the earliest in December 2026, latest January 2027. The Research Assistant will work across several research projects and initiatives,...

The Faculty of Law at the University of Helsinki is seeking 1–2 Research Assistants for a fixed-term position of 1 year with the possibility for extension, starting at the earliest in December 2026, latest January 2027. The Research Assistant will work across several research projects including LEGACY, HUMAN-BIO, and the Helsinki Animal Law Centre,...

The Faculty of Law at the University of Helsinki seeks 1–2 Research Assistants for a fixed‑term position of 1 year with the possibility of extension, starting as early as December 2026. The role involves supporting multiple research projects and outreach activities conducted in English.Responsibilities include coordinating communications for projects,...

Aalto University School of Business is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to help build a unique dataset by collecting custody decision information from Finnish district courts and coordinating data access. The role requires enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s programme, fluent Finnish and English, strong organizational skills and attention to...

Join us at Copenhagen EconomicsWe are looking for a talented and ambitious economics student with an interest in economic consulting to join our team in Helsinki. The expected start date is in early 2027.Who are we looking for?We welcome applicants who:Excel academically and are either late-stage bachelor or master’s students in economicsHave an interest...

Tampere University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Economics. The successful candidate will conduct high-quality research and contribute to teaching and supervision within the Economics unit of the Faculty of Management and Business.We seek an early-career academic with potential to publish in top journals and to...

The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) in Helsinki seeks a Communications Assistant to support website administration, content creation, events, and digital production.Under the supervision of the Communications Officer, you will draft promotional copy, manage social media, maintain metadata, and help...

UNU-WIDER in Helsinki, Finland, is seeking a Project Assistant to support our Partnerships & Programme Unit in delivering research projects and coordinating teams across initiatives.You would contribute to the SOUTHMOD workstream and collaborate with partners worldwide as well as locally in Helsinki to advance policy-relevant research and ensure timely,...