Professor of Social SciencesAn 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, the tensions and contradictions of the data economy, and the development of consumer citizenship. The successful applicant may be appointed to a permanent professorship or a fixed-term associate/assistant professorship (tenure track system), depending on his/her qualifications and career stage. Further information on the UH tenure track system on the webpage. QUALIFICATIONS When assessing the applicants’ qualifications, attention shall be paid not only to research work and teaching qualifications, but also to success in the acquisition of external research funding as well as international scholarly work and other international experience 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.
We are looking for applicants dedicated to the critical and comprehensive study of consumption beyond mere transactions, exploring the multifaceted ways in which engaging with goods and services shape and are shaped by social practices. Research at CCSR builds on a variety of social scientific perspectives in analysing the socio-cultural processes embedded in consumption patterns, including but not limited to anthropology, consumer economics, cultural studies, economic history, political science and sociology. The assessment of each applicant will be based on the following criteria: • Scholarly publications 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 €72,000 and €92,000, and for an assistant/associate professor between €60,000 and €71,000, 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 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 SAP Fiori portal. The closing date for the applications is May 3, 2024. Applicants are requested to enclose with their applications the following documents in English: • A curriculum vitae Detailed information on the CV and list of publications as well as the presentation of teaching skills can be obtained online. Applicants are kindly asked to be prepared, after the closing of the application period and if requested by the Faculty, to submit up to five publications of their choice to be reviewed by the external evaluators.
Further information on the position and the working environment may be obtained from the Director of CCSR Niilo Kauppi, niilo.kauppi(at)helsinki.fi. Technical support for the recruitment system: rekrytointi(at)helsinki.fi
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Due Date: 3.5.2024
Unit: Faculty of Social Sciences
Sub-unit: Research units
ID: 3062
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