Postdoctoral Research Opportunity: Postdoctoral Researcher in Economics – University of Helsinki

Postdoctoral Research Opportunity: Postdoctoral Researcher in Economics – University of Helsinki

• Institution: University of Helsinki

• Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry

• Department: Department of Economics and Management

• Research Group: Agricultural Economics

• Position: Postdoctoral Researcher in Economics

• Position ID: 5262

• Appointment Type: Fixed-Term Postdoctoral Research Position

• Duration: 2 years

• Trial Period: 6 months

• Location: Viikki Campus, Helsinki, Finland

• Expected Start: Around January 2027

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 3.84 lakh – INR 4.05 lakh per month, plus a personal-performance component

• Application Deadline: November 12, 2026 at 23:59 EET

The position is part of the research project “Intergenerational Transitions in the Nordics (NEXT)”, focusing on how inheritance and gift taxation influence intergenerational farm succession and subsequent farm-business development in Sweden and Finland.

Overview of the Role

The University of Helsinki invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Economics within the Department of Economics and Management.

The successful candidate will contribute to an international research project examining how institutional conditions—particularly inheritance and gift taxation—affect ownership transitions, farm viability, investment, land-use continuity, and technological development.

The project uses harmonized longitudinal administrative register data from Sweden and Finland.

Key Research Responsibilities

The postdoctoral researcher will:

• Help construct the Sweden–Finland empirical research framework.

• Conduct econometric analyses of intergenerational ownership transitions.

• Identify and date ownership transitions.

• Classify different transfer modes.

• Distinguish within-family from non-family transfers.

• Link succession events to economic outcomes.

• Contribute to empirical research design and implementation.

• Prepare peer-reviewed journal articles for high-ranking international journals.

Research Areas

The role spans several areas including:

• Agricultural Economics

• Applied Microeconomics

• Family Business

• Ownership and Governance

• Entrepreneurship

• Intergenerational Business Succession

• Econometrics

• Causal Inference

Required Qualifications

Applicants should have completed, or be completing by the start of the appointment:

• Ph.D. in Economics

• Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics

• Or a closely related field

Candidates should have:

• Strong training in econometrics.

• Experience with longitudinal empirical methods.

• Experience working with administrative register data and/or large-scale linked data.

Experience with applied microeconomics, causal inference, event-study methods, or related longitudinal approaches is considered advantageous.

Additional Skills

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Independent thinking.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Strong problem-solving ability.

• Ability to collaborate within an international research team.

• Excellent written and spoken English.

Knowledge of Swedish or Finnish is not required, but is considered an advantage.

Teaching Responsibilities

The role includes approximately 10–15% teaching.

Teaching may include:

• Parts of an intermediate-level course in Production Economics

• Parts of a Master’s-level course in Production and Cost Theory

Salary & Employment Terms

The starting salary is typically:

• EUR 3,600 – EUR 3,800 per month

• Approximately INR 3.84 lakh – INR 4.05 lakh per month

An additional salary component based on personal performance may also apply.

The selected candidate is expected to reside in Finland during employment and work primarily at the Viikki Campus in Helsinki.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit a single PDF file in English containing:

1. Motivation Letter – Maximum 2 pages

   • Research background

   • Methodological skills

   • Research interests relevant to the position

2. Curriculum Vitae

   • Including publication list

3. Contact Details of Two References

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: November 12, 2026 at 23:59 EET

• Expected Start: Around January 2027

• Appointment Duration: 2 years

Application Process

Applications must be submitted through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System.

Official Job Link:
https://jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki-Postdoctoral-Researcher-in-Economics/1374539257/?feedId=350602

Position Contact: Professor Pia Nilsson
Email: pia.nilsson@helsinki.fi

Project Contact: Lucia Naldi
Email: lucia.naldi@ju.se

Recruitment System Support: recruitment@helsinki.fi

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