About the opportunity
The Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies (HCAS), an independent institute of the University of Helsinki, is offering 1–2 postdoctoral research positions in the arts. These fellowships allow researchers to pursue personal projects exploring the interface between arts and academic research within a creative and inspiring research community. The positions are funded by the Kone Foundation.
Salary and benefits
- Annual gross salary between 50,000€ and 55,000€ (based on level 5 of the Finnish university salary system, plus a personal work performance component).
- Personal allowance of 4,000€ for conference trips and other research expenses.
- Office space at the Helsinki Collegium on the City Centre Campus.
- Access to libraries and other university services.
Who can apply?
- Must have a doctoral degree in the arts, or a doctoral degree in a different academic field if the applicant is engaged in artistic work.
- Must have completed the doctoral degree before the application deadline.
- Must have experience in artistic work or artistic research.
- Must be able to produce high-quality artistic work and conduct research at an internationally significant level.
- Open to practitioners of all fields of art.
Required documents
- The source mentions 'required attachments' but does not list specific documents. Detailed instructions are available on the official website.
When to apply
- Application deadline: 14 September 2026 at 23:59 (local Helsinki time).
- Appointments will be announced by early March 2027.
- Employment period: 15 August 2027 to 14 August 2028.
How to apply
- Candidates from outside the University of Helsinki must apply through the University's recruitment system by clicking 'Apply now'.
- Candidates with a helsinki.fi user account and a valid employment contract (or contract for grant-funded researchers, visiting researchers, or visiting professors) must apply via 'Employee login'.
- All applications must be written in English and submitted electronically with required attachments.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Practitioners of all fields of art with a doctoral degree
- Researchers exploring the interface between artistic work and academic research
- Individuals capable of producing high-quality artistic work at an international level
- Artists looking for a supportive research community and library access
What should you think carefully about?
- The fellowship is on-site in Helsinki for a one-year period
- The role requires a balance between artistic practice and academic research
- Applicants must verify specific document requirements on the official website
- The position is fixed-term, ending in August 2028
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This fellowship is ideal for an artist-researcher looking to deepen their work within an academic setting. It provides the financial support and environment necessary to focus on a personal project that bridges the gap between creative practice and scholarly inquiry.
Our take
Artists with a strong research component to their work should consider this fellowship. Those who do not have a doctoral degree or who are not interested in academic research will not be eligible.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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