The aim of the postdoctoral researcher position is to encourage a talented, recently graduated holder of a doctoral degree to seek further qualifications and become an independent professional researcher.

According to the Regulations of the University of Helsinki, the appointee must hold a doctoral degree and have the ability to conduct independent scientific work as well as the teaching skills required by the position. In the project, the task of the appointee would be to conduct a study exploring the narratives arising from different strands of European thought on law, tradition and history. Such a study may concentrate on the history of law, jurisprudence, Roman law, intellectual history, the history of totalitarianism of the 20th century and other relevant themes.

The closing date for applications is 2 March 2015.
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