💼 Full-Time Position

Senior research fellow (P-5)

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United Nations University
📍 helsinki, uusimaa, Finland
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Location
helsinki, Finland
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Posted
June 18, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

UNU‑WIDER is seeking a Senior Research Fellow to support the Institute’s research and training programme.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute substantially to the Institute’s research programme, assume intellectual leadership, and take responsibility for the formulation, implementation, publications, dissemination and evaluation of research programmes/projects with internal and external research teams;
  • Coordinate and implement conference, communication and meeting activities vis‑à‑vis UNU‑WIDER’s target audiences – researchers, international development agencies, and national decision makers;
  • Carry out teaching, training, and supervision within the capacity‑building programme of the Institute, including guidance of junior researchers and PhD students;
  • Represent the Institute in both local and international research, policy and outreach events, and prepare presentations and speeches for specialist and non‑specialist audiences;