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The Faculty of Social Sciences invites applications for the position of PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in consumer society research The successful applicant may be appointed to a permanent professorship or a fixed-term associate professorship / assistant professorship (tenure track system), depending on qualifications and career stage. Further information on the UH tenure track system can be obtained online. We invite applications from candidates with an internationally recognised track record in research on consumption and consumer society. The appointee is expected to contribute to theoretical and conceptual advancements in understanding consumer society, more specifically the socio-economic implications of consumer culture, the development of new markets, and the evolution of consumption. We welcome applications that situate consumption within the broader transformations of the global political economy. Issues such as geopolitical tensions, industrial policy, debates over strategic autonomy, and the restructuring of global supply chains are increasingly shaping consumer societies. In keeping with the Centre’s national tasks, we value research and public engagement that benefit policymaking, innovation, and the promotion of consumer literacy. Former experience of leading and managing academic work is a significant merit for this appointment. While a successful candidate is expected to have a record of publications addressed to international scholarly audiences, we appreciate the ability to collaborate in an environment in which Finnish or Swedish is the working language. DUTIES The appointee will deliver top-level research-based teaching, supervise theses and dissertations. The appointee is expected to have a demonstrated ability to secure external funding, an international network of relevant research collaboration, and sufficient managerial skills for leading academic work. The position’s teaching includes the development of several new course offerings and an ongoing commitment to make them an inherent part of CCSR’s pedagogical future. The applicant will be expected to take a leadership role in developing consumer studies as part of current or future degree programs. QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate shall have a doctorate in an applicable social science field. The doctoral degree requirement must be met by the end of the application deadline. An appointee to the position of assistant professor / associate professor in the tenure track system shall hold a doctoral degree and have the ability to conduct independent scholarly work as well as the teaching skills required for the position. In addition, the appointee shall have the capacity and potential to pursue an academic career at a high level, as demonstrated by publications and other means. In assessing the applicants’ qualifications, attention shall be paid to scientific publications and research, teaching experience and qualifications, international experience and collaborations, and success in the acquisition of external research funding. An appointee to the position of professor shall hold a doctoral degree and have high-level academic qualifications; experience in leading scientific research; the ability to provide research-based teaching and supervise dissertations and theses; as well as evidence of international cooperation in the research field they represent. The appointee shall also have academic leadership skills. When considering the applicant’s qualifications, attention shall be given to scientific publications and other research results of scientific value, teaching experience and pedagogical training, the ability to produce teaching material, other teaching merits and, if necessary, a demonstration of teaching skills as well as the applicant’s participation in doctoral education. Account shall also be taken of the applicant’s activity in the international scientific community, success in obtaining external research funding, international research experience and international elected positions as well as leadership and interaction skills. Successfully performing the duties of the position requires good English language skills and a positive attitude towards learning Finnish and/or Swedish. The University offers support for language learning. The appointee is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. The International Staff Unit provides assistance in relocation. The assessment of each applicant will be based on the following criteria: Scholarly publications Success in obtaining external research funding International research experience Activities in the academic community Teaching experience, supervision of dissertations and theses, and other pedagogical merits Leadership and interaction skills The applicant’s vision for developing the field and its research agenda How the candidate’s thematic specialization fits the priorities described in the job description  The statements of external evaluators The applicant's teaching demonstration The interview with the applicant CCSR AS RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT  An integral part of the Faculty of Social Sciences since 2015, the Centre for Consumer Society Research (CCSR) is a unique research institution within Finland and Europe. It investigates from a social scientific perspective the challenges consumer society faces, issues of growth, energy use and sustainability, the tensions and contradictions of digitalisation, and the development of consumer citizenship. While the Centre is endowed with funding from the Finnish Ministry of Education to fulfil its core tasks, it has also been highly successful in securing competitive external funding from, among others, the Finnish Strategic Research Council, Horizon Europe, and Business Finland. Our highly motivated team of more than 40 researchers from various social scientific disciplines is curiosity-driven, problem-oriented, and cross-disciplinary. The CCRS’s interdisciplinary social scientific approach (known as the Helsinki School of Consumption Studies) provides timely, critical, research-based knowledge on the values, technologies and practices that shape the economy and consumer society. The CCSR has a national duty to carry out three core tasks:  Conduct thorough, interdisciplinary social scientific research on critical issues related to consumer society, especially those that affect consumers' everyday lives.  Provide research-based higher education in this field.  Increase the societal impact by engaging in public debates and contributing to policy discussions.  WHAT WE OFFER  We are an equal opportunity employer and offer an attractive and diverse workplace in an inspiring environment. Annual gross salary for a full professor varies between €76,000 and €105,000, and for an assistant/associate professor between €63,000 and €74,500, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. In addition, the University of Helsinki offers comprehensive benefits to its employees, including occupational health care, opportunities for professional development, support for applying for research project funding, as well as library, wellbeing, and fitness services. Further information is available on the webpage. The employment contract will include a probationary period of six months. Finland is a member of the European Union, has high quality free schooling (also in English) and generous family benefits and healthcare. Finland was recently ranked as the best country in the world for expat families, and Helsinki is in the world’s top ten most livable cities. Finland and the Helsinki region feature leading research and innovation facilities, clean environment, affordable accommodation, and excellent international, national, and local transport connections. For more information about working at the University of Helsinki and living in Finland, please see the websites. HOW TO APPLY Please submit your application, together with the required attachments, through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link “Apply now”. Applicants who are currently employed by the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the link “Employee login”. The closing date for the applications is 5 June, 2026 at 23.59 local Helsinki time (EEST). Applicants are requested to enclose with their applications the following documents in English: A curriculum vitae A numbered list of publications in which the applicant has marked in bold font five key publications to be considered in the assessment A report (max. 3 pages) about the applicant’s research activities (including international scholarly work, activities in academic community, and success in obtaining research funding) A vision statement (max. 2 pages) about how the applicant intends to develop the field and focus their research A report (max. 3 pages) on the applicant’s teaching experience and pedagogical merits Detailed information on the CV and list of publications as well as the presentation of teaching skills can be obtained online. Other enclosures, such as recommendation letters or certificates are not required. After the closing of the application period, the Faculty may request the applicants to submit up to five publications of their choice to be reviewed by the external evaluators. FURTHER INFORMATION Further information on the position and the working environment may be obtained from the Director of CCSR Niilo Kauppi, niilo.kauppi@helsinki.fi. Further information on the recruitment process may be obtained from HR Specialist Minna Maunula, minna.maunula@helsinki.fi.  The Faculty of Social Sciences is Finland’s leading research and education institute in the social sciences, and the country’s most diverse social sciences faculty in terms of the range of its disciplines and fields of research. The Faculty has a strong international research profile and an international master’s programme, and several of its disciplinary units have been rated among the top 50 in the world. The Faculty comprises approximately 500 researchers and teaching staff, and each year it awards some 350 bachelor’s degrees, 400 master’s degrees and more than 40 doctoral degrees.  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

Ref.: 536196 Work type: Full-time Department: Centre for Information Technology in Education within the Faculty of Education (10001) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral Fellow / Senior Research Assistant in the Centre for Information Technology in Education within the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 536196).  To commence from as soon as possible to 31 August 2027. Applicants should possess a doctoral or master’s degree in Education, the Learning Sciences or a related discipline, with a strong background in technology-enhanced learning and assessment, learning design and/or learning analytics for teacher learning and pedagogical innovation. Familiarity with theory and pedagogical implementation of digital literacy and AI literacy in the curriculum, and leadership for technology-enhanced learning and pedagogical innovation is crucial. Preference will be given to those with expertise in innovative methods of assessment and/or advanced statistical methods, such as multiple linear regression, mediation analysis, multilevel modeling, and/or latent variable models. Experience in managing and analyzing large datasets and in using generative AI tools for research purposes is a relevant strength. The appointee should also have a high level of writing proficiency for academic purposes and for a general audience in both English and Chinese. Good organizational skills, the ability to work independently and interdependently within a team on a tight schedule are essential to succeed in this role. Applicants in the final stages of their PhD studies may be considered for appointment as a Senior Research Assistant. The appointee will work closely with the Principal Investigator and the project team, to conduct research in a project on “An ecological evolutionary approach to curriculum development and teacher learning for artificial intelligence literacy”. He/She will take a key role in all stages of the research, including but not limited to (a) research and instrument design; (b) data collection, management, analysis and interpretation; (c) preparation for publications in peer reviewed journals and books; (d) working collaboratively with other project team members to liaise with schools, professional bodies and other relevant stakeholders; and (e) providing assistance in administrative and dissemination work. The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until June 30, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Department: Environmental Epidemiology ERA Chair – Faculty of Science Deadline: 11 Jun 2026 Start date: To be agreed Job type: full-time Job field: Science and research Dean of the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position Assistant Professor in Epidemiology and Public Health Workplace: RECETOX, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic Type of Contract: temporary position with 1-year contract (with possible extension), academic position Working Hours: 1,0 FTE (full-time employment of 40 hours per week) Expected Start Date: negotiable with respect to immigration timelines for non-EU candidates Number of Opened Positions: 1 Pay: negotiable Application Deadline: 11.6.2026 EU Researcher Profile: R2 About the Workplace Masaryk University is a modern, dynamic and the most attractive university in the Czech Republic with ten faculties, more than 6500 staff and 33 000 students, a wide range of research areas and a strong international position. We are the largest academic employer in the South Moravian Region. Faculty of Science MU, holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award by the European Commission, is a research oriented faculty offering university education (Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree programs) closely linked to both primary and applied research and high school teaching of the following sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Earth sciences. We are the most productive scientific unit of Masaryk University, generating around 40 % of MU research results. RECETOX focuses on interdisciplinary research and education in the area of Environment & Health, studying toxic compounds and their behaviour, transport & bioaccumulation to evaluate environmental effects, assess the exposure and health risks to humans, and develop technologies and biotechnologies to break them down. https://www.recetox.muni.cz/en/career/career-at-recetox  Job Description We are seeking a motivated candidate to fill the academic position in the Environmental health research programme of the RECETOX Centre. The applicant should have a clear interest in research focused on chemical pollution and its impact on the environment and human health. Key Duties: participation in teaching of theoretical and practical courses of undergraduate and postgraduate students preparation of educational materials supervision of projects of undergraduate and postgraduate students engaging in the development of research capacity for chemical, biological and environmental data processing involvement in research and development activities including publication of results development of own research fields including preparation and implementation of competitive projects related organisation and administration duties As an Assistant Professor, you are expected to: be a member of state examination committees participate in educational activities of doctoral study programs contribute to framework research and infrastructure projects of the Centre, including publishing and presenting research results Expected Skills and Qualifications Ph.D. degree in epidemiology, public health, biomedicine, biostatistics, bioinformatics or related fields a minimum of three years of experience as an academic researcher an experience with population data analysis an ability to deliver academic courses and lectures in English a capacity for leading/collaborating with international/interdisciplinary teams an independence and critical thinking  innovativeness and capability of articulating original research objectives a capability to secure own research funding and publish research results own initiative, pro-active approach, and openness to new research challenges a moral integrity The candidate should be an ambitious scientist with original and critical thinking, good organisational skills, effective communication, and the ability to establish, motivate, lead and fund a young research team, including students at all levels. We Offer a career growth with a perspective of permanent position a possibility of setting up your independent research group a participation in international projects and partnerships including the EIRENE research infrastructure an interesting job in a dynamically developing university institute flexible working hours and occasional home office to support personal needs and a work-life balance employee benefits such as eight weeks of paid vacation per year, pension contribution or nursery/children's group allowance, meal allowance, Multisport card, free vaccinations, discounted language courses, childcare groups etc. opportunity to work and live in a modern and dynamic city (for more information on costs of living, you can refer to Numbeo) Welcome Office provides support with your relocation to Brno Application Process The application shall be submitted online by 11.6.2026 via an e-application, please find the reference to the e application in the beginning and end of the advertisement. The candidate shall provide following: CV Cover letter describing candidate's research interest and experience Summary of research outputs and publications Names and contact details of at least 2 professional references. After submitting your application successfully, you will receive an automatic confirmation email from jobs.muni.cz. In case of problems with filling in the e-application form, please contact us by e-mail: rcx-hr@recetox.muni.cz. Selection Process Received applications will be considered carefully in line with principles of the EU Charter and Code for Researchers. Selection criteria: (i) meeting qualification requirements described above, (ii) all required documents provided. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal or online interview. The Faculty Recruitment Policy (OTM-R) can be seen here. Faculty of Science, Masaryk University is an equal opportunity employer. We support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Visit our Career page  We are looking forward to hearing from you!