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The Swedish School of Social Sciences of the University of Helsinki invites applications for the position of  DOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES for a fixed term period of 3,5 years, starting on 1 October 2026. The position is part of the project MAPS: Mapping Fragmented Labour in the Platformised Service Sector through Migrant Epistemologies, funded by the Research Council of Finland and led by Dr. Olivia Maury. RESEARCH PROJECT MAPS aims to understand the pervasive influence of digital platforms in transforming service labour through a migration perspective. It stems from the need to better grasp how digital platforms seep into everyday life and reshape ways of working. Thus, the project is situated in a context of the transformation of work towards fragmented patterns of temporary employment, multiple job holding, ‘taskification’ of work into short gigs, and obscured lines between paid and unpaid labour. By highlighting migrants' experiences, the project challenges conventional, nationally circumscribed perspectives and the assumption of permanent employment, allowing for a renewed understanding of how platformisation plays out in the service sector. The research draws on ethnography among migrant workers and in the platform ecosystem in Finland to examine how labour evolves in a transformed landscape of data-driven realities, how hierarchical power structures influence labour agency and how platformisation engenders new forms of exploitation and extraction.  ABOUT THE POST  We are looking for a doctoral researcher who will undertake a doctoral project within the framework of the wider research project. While we expect the research plan to align with the key themes of the research project, applicants are encouraged to implement approaches to the topic relevant to their own expertise and scholarly interest.  The main task of the appointed doctoral researcher is to conduct independent research at the intersection of critical migration studies, sociology of work and platform labour studies in Finland. The doctoral researcher will have the opportunity to be part of developing novel ethnographically oriented methods to study the platformisation of service labour in Finland from both the perspective of migrant workers’ lived experiences and from the perspective of the finance-technology nexus of platform companies The appointee will play a key role in project implementation and will be expected to complete an article-based PhD based on the empirical material produced, as well as to participating in project communications, organising project events and other tasks relating to the project. Duties will also include teaching (up to 5% of annual working time). QUALIFICATIONS AND SELECTION CRITERIA Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in a field that is relevant to the research topic (e.g. sociology, human geography, cultural studies, social and cultural anthropology). The candidate should have proven ability, motivation and independence, demonstrated through previous degree studies or otherwise, to pursue postgraduate studies. The appointee will need to have secured the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki by the start of the appointment, or must apply for the right and obtain it within the six-month probationary period. Further information can be obtained online. We appreciate expertise by the candidate in one or several of the following research fields:  tech-finance, platformisation, and digitalisation critical migration studies and decolonial theory  migration and labour from the perspective of legal theory/ law  Applicants’ skills and motivation to conduct research on this project will be evaluated on the basis of their application documents and an interview. The successful candidate will have excellent analytic and writing skills in English and will be able and motivated to conduct independent work on the platformisation of service labour in Finland. The appointee will be expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. Standard Finnish pension benefits and occupational health care are provided for university employees. Further information can be obtained online. The employment contract will include a probationary period of six months.  HOW TO APPLY  Please submit your application, together with the required attachments, through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the “Apply now” button below. Use your current email address to register with the Recruitment System. Internal applicants (i.e. current employees of the University of Helsinki) may submit applications using the “Employee Login” button. The closing date for applications is 10 August, 2026 (at 23:59 Helsinki time). Please include with your application the following documents as PDF files: A letter of motivation describing your interest in, background and suitability for the project (max. 1 page).  A research plan (max. 2 pages, including bibliography)  A curriculum vitae Detailed information on the CV can be obtained online.  Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed during August.  FURTHER INFORMATION  For queries regarding the position, please contact Dr. Olivia Maury, olivia.maury@helsinki.fi. 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.  Please feel free to share the call with your networks and mailing lists. Thank you!

The ߣߣ��Ƶn Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is seeking an outstanding executive leader to take on the role of Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Science & Research). This is a unique opportunity to shape the research future of one of ߣߣ��Ƶ's most respected scientific institutions at a pivotal moment in its evolution. As ߣߣ��Ƶ's leading tropical marine research agency, AIMS delivers the science that supports the sustainable management and protection of our marine environment. From Ningaloo Reef in Western ߣߣ��Ƶ, across northern ߣߣ��Ƶ and the Torres Strait, to the Great Barrier Reef, AIMS' research addresses some of the most complex environmental challenges facing tropical marine ecosystems, helping governments, industries and communities make informed decisions for the future. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Deputy CEO (Science & Research) will champion a positive research culture and set the standards for research quality that is integral to enhancing AIMS’ reputation as a world-leader in marine science. They will ensure the continuous improvement and success of ߣߣ��Ƶ’s marine tropical science and research initiatives, core research facilities, research ethics and integrity. They will lead prioritisation of research to inform evidence-based decision-making of allocation of resources to support scientific excellence. The successful candidate will be a distinguished research leader with a PhD or equivalent qualification and a track record of leading complex, high-performing research organisations. You will bring credibility as a respected researcher and scholar, combined with experience leading multidisciplinary teams across complex and geographically dispersed environments. As a strategic and values-led leader, you will have demonstrated success in setting organisational direction, driving research performance, enabling innovation and fostering inclusive, collaborative cultures where people and ideas can thrive. Being a collaborative member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will combine strong governance, financial and risk management capability with the ability to foster multi-, inter- and transdisciplinary research collaboration across institutions and sectors. You will be motivated by the opportunity to shape the future of marine science, strengthen AIMS' global research standing, and help deliver the ambitions of Strategy 2040. AIMS acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as ߣߣ��Ƶ's first scientists. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and future, and the custodians of the land and sea country on which we work. Learn more about our commitment to Indigenous partnerships. AIMS was awarded Athena Swan Bronze status in 2020 by the Science in ߣߣ��Ƶ Gender Equity (SAGE) program. This award recognises AIMS' commitment to improving gender equity, diversity and inclusion in STEMM disciplines. How to Apply AIMS has partnered with executive search firm Perrett Laver for this appointment. Perrett Laver will support the selection committee in the discharge of duties, both to assist in the assessment of candidates against the requirements for the role and to identify the widest possible field of qualified candidates. Applications should consist of a full curriculum vitae detailing academic and professional qualifications, full employment history and relevant achievements. CVs should be accompanied by a covering letter describing briefly how candidates meet the criteria outlined in the person specification, why the appointment is of interest and what they believe they can bring to the role. For further information or a confidential conversation about this opportunity please contact Tadhg Waddington at Tadhg.Waddington@perrettlaver.com. To submit your application please visit the Perrett Laver website, quoting reference 8527. Applications close 11:59pm AEST Friday 7th August 2026. Remuneration: An attractive total remuneration package between $400,000-440,000 (inclusive of superannuation) will be negotiated with the successful candidate. The term is for five years, with the possibility of renewal. Location: There is preference for the Deputy CEO (Science & Research) position to be located in Townsville (QLD), but applications will be considered for candidates based in Perth (WA), Darwin (NT) or Canberra (ACT). If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise us of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements. Perrett Laver’s Privacy Statement Perrett Laver Pty Ltd collects and uses personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the ߣߣ��Ƶn Privacy Principles. Your data is held securely and used only for the purpose for which it was provided. For our full Privacy Statement, visit https://perrettlaver.com/privacy-policy/.

Applications are invited for:- Department of Psychology Professor/ Associate Professor/ Assistant Professor (Ref: 2600013K) The Department is keen to enhance its reputation as a world-class research hub and generator of knowledge that prides itself over teaching and mentorship. It hopes that new faculty members will embrace that agenda with the support of abundant facilities at the Department. The Department is seeking a quality scholar with proven research excellence in any subfield of Psychology. Applicants should have (i) demonstrated potential/ ability to build a strong publication track record and obtain grants; (ii) international experience; and (iii) strong commitment to supervise students. Scholars with demonstrated academic leadership, research excellence, a track record of obtaining external competitive funding and rich experience in student’ supervision are particularly welcome. The appointee will (a) teach undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (e.g. research methods); (b) supervise students’ projects and theses; (c) undertake research; and (d) assist in service and administrative duties. The appointee at Professor rank will also play a leadership role in teaching and research initiatives and administrative services. Appointment will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially commencing August 2027, which, subject to mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation. Outstanding candidates with substantial experience for Professor rank may be specially considered for appointment on substantive basis forthwith. Salary and fringe benefits will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package, including medical care, a contract-completion gratuity for an appointment of two years or longer, and housing benefits for eligible appointee. The terms mentioned herein are for reference only and are subject to revision by the University. Further information about the Department and its programmes is available at http://www.psy.cuhk.edu.hk. For enquiries, please contact the Department viae-mail at infopsy@cuhk.edu.hk. Application Procedure The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.