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Ref.: 534005 Work type: Full-time Department: Faculty of Social Sciences (30000) Categories: Teaching Staff Applications are invited for an appointment as Senior Lecturer in Computational Social Science and Digital Literacy (Ref.: 534005) in the Faculty of Social Sciences, to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. The Faculty of Social Sciences (FOSS) offers a wide range of undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes that integrate quantitative, computational and social science approaches. The appointee will play a key role in advancing the Faculty’s offerings in Computational Social Sciences (CSS), Master of Social Sciences in Social Data Analytics (MSDA) and Maser of Public Administration (MPA). The appointee will contribute to teaching and curriculum development across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supervise graduate capstone projects, support programme operations (including admissions, recruitment, and digital promotion activities), advise students on their academic and professional development, and contribute to cross‑disciplinary collaborations within the Faculty and the University. Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will teach and coordinate the following courses (or their equivalents): Undergraduate (UG) Courses FOSS – Introduction to Computational Social Science  SOCI – Programming for Social Scientists  AILT – Digital Literacy Through a Social Sciences Lens Taught Postgraduate (TPg) Courses MSDA – Statistical Foundations  MSDA – Causal Inference in the Social Sciences  SOCI – Quantitative Research Methods Selection Criteria Applicants should possess a Master’s degree or above in Computational Social Science, Data Analytic Statistics, Sociology, Political Science, Public Policy or a relevant social science discipline with strong quantitative focus. Priority will be given to those with: The ability to teach Machine Learning, Programming (Python-based), Natural language processing and Social Network Analysis courses on modern computational social science methods at the graduate level; A track record of completed projects working with computational models and large-scale social science data; Post-qualification working experience in relevant professional or academic settings; Interdisciplinary teaching and research; and Experience working with persons from diverse social, cultural and linguistic backgrounds is expected, alongside excellent communication skills in English. What We Offer A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. How to Apply The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online, and upload (1) a cover letter; (2) an up-to-date CV; and (3) a teaching statement. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until January 9, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

The Student Recruitment Event Team deliver all the virtual and in person events for prospective students to the University of Southampton. We are recruiting an administrator to coordinate student ambassadors to work in roles across our events. The role will advertise work opportunities, create ambassador rotas, deliver appropriate training and work with colleagues in the wider Event Team as well as academic staff and other professional services staff. The ability to work with Excel, Outlook and MS Teams as well as learn other systems such as virtual event platforms and CRM will enable you to succeed in the role. Good organising and timekeeping to administrate the multiple events through the cycle needs to be demonstrated, an understanding of Higher Education would be helpful but not essential and a willingness to support the delivery of in person and virtual events. We are looking for an individual who is committed to support the training and recruitment of ambassadors to enable them to represent the university and develop their skills in communication, presenting and customer service. The post is managed by the Team Leader – Ambassadors, managed by Ed Hollick. Please direct any questions on the role to: E.G.Hollick@southampton.ac.uk

Department of Forest Sciences of the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry invites applications for a Doctoral researcher in forest planning starting from February 2026, or as agreed. The doctoral researcher will be offered a full-time contract for an initial 1 year, with the possibility for extension to the end of August 2029, corresponding with the possible extension of the ForTran (fortran.fi/en) Strategic Research Council funding. The selected appointee will be informed of the possible continuation as soon as a decision is made by the RCF. There will be a trial period of 6 months at the beginning of the employment. Position description: The successful candidate will work in the project “ForTran - Forests in systemic transition – balancing efficiency with fairness and resilience.” funded by the Research -Council of Finland. The work will be conducted in a transdisciplinary group of researchers, including anthropologists, ecologists, business and management scientists, systems scientists and forest scientists. This position will prioritize the developing a clear method to identify and quantify the ecological and societal boundaries of forest use. This research will enhance tools used in forest planning, use of forest simulators through a simulation and optimization framework. The research can focus on how to improve the use of decision support tools by private forest owners; focus on the trade-offs and synergies between sustainability of timber harvesting and other ecosystem services; focus on how to integrate uncertainty to quantify and assess the robustness of the sustainability of forests. Skills, expertise and or qualifications: A master’s degree in forest sciences, environmental sciences, applied mathematics or closely related field. Knowledge of the forest system Strong motivation to conduct high quality research and participate in transdisciplinary research Proficiency with computer programming languages (Python, R or related language) The selected appointee must enroll as a PhD student at the University of Helsinki. The appointee should either already have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki by the start of the appointment or apply for the right and obtain it within six months of their appointment. If the appointee does not already have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki, it must be applied for separately, please see: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/research/doctoral-education/the-application-process-in-a-nutshell The workplace is primarily at Viikki campus of the University of Helsinki (with flexible hybrid and remote working options within Finland). Contract and salary The salary is defined in accordance with the University’s salary system for teaching and research personnel. The starting salary is based on level 2-4 of the job requirement scheme for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee shall be paid a salary component based on personal work performance The Doctoral Researcher’s starting salary is approximately 2500 euros/month depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. The salary will increase as the PhD work progresses.  The University of Helsinki invests in the welfare of its employees by offering, for instance, preventative occupational health services, general medical care, and access to high-quality sports facilities. Read more about why the University of Helsinki is an excellent career choice: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers. How to apply Please submit your application, which includes the following documents in English. A motivation letter describing why you are interested in this position and how you are qualified (max. 1 page) A curriculum vitae showing the applicants education, completed qualifications, work experience, potential list of publications and contact information of 2 references. Certificates/diplomas: scanned copies of diplomas and transcripts of relevant previous degrees. External applicants, please submit your application through the University of Helsinki’s recruitment system via the Apply Now button. Applicants who have a helsinki.fi username, and a valid employment/grant/visitor contract at the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the Employee login button. The closing date for applications is 15 January 2026.  More information? For project and position questions, please contact Professor Kyle Eyvindson, kyle.eyvindson@helsinki.fi For more information on the research from the group and the ForTran project, see https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=GOQz6iYAAAAJ&hl=fi&oi=ao https://fortran.fi/en If you need support with the recruitment system, please contact HR Services (uni-help@helsinki.fi). WHY FINLAND AND HELSINKI Why Finland is a great place to live and work: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-finland 10 reasons to work in Helsinki: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-helsinki Support for international staff: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/welcome International House Helsinki: https://ihhelsinki.fi  Welcome to Helsinki: https://welcome.hel.fi/ About us The Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry is located on the Viikki campus, ten kilometres from the Helsinki city centre. The mission of the faculty is to promote the sustainable use of renewable natural resources through scientific research and research-based teaching. We focus on agricultural and forest sciences, food and nutrition, microbiology, as well as on economics and management. We cover the full natural resource chain from farm to fork, the entire field of forest sciences from soil chemistry to marketing, as well as the environmental effects of related activities. Graduates from the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry are versatile experts in biosciences and business, able to meet the needs of both the business sector and society at large. www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-agriculture-and-forestry A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University. JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER! #HelsinkiUniCareers