Companies and organisations interested in hiring University of Helsinki students will present their career opportunities in this session. See the employers' introductions below and get to know their JobTeaser profiles. Employers' introductions will be updated during January. The language of the session is English.

Time: 24.1.2025, at 9.00 - 10.15
Place: Zoom webinar (you can join Zoom in the desktop or phone app, or on your computer via your browser by clicking "join from browser".).
Language: English

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Programme:

The pitching order of organisations:

Natural Resources Institute Luke

In recent years, Luke has hired around 100-150 trainees or seasonal workers at our sites around Finland.

Trainees work in different phases of the research process, ranging from the collection of data to the analysis and documentation of results. At Luke, students seeking a career as a researcher or students of communication, IT or HR management can apply for a training position.

 Luke's seasonal positions have been built around our unique research infrastructure, and they may involve the National Forest Inventory, forest breeding and graft production, crop production during the growing season, cowsheds, farms, migratory fish monitoring or other research assistant positions in our ongoing research projects. Seasonal employees work as research assistants, research technicians or fish farmers, for example.

Luke needs competence in, for example, social sciences, chemistry, business sciences, communication and technology.

JobTeaser: The Natural Resources Institute Finland (profile in Finnish and in English).

Demos Helsinki

Demos Helsinki is a globally operating, non-profit think tank that conducts research, creates new policy tools, and helps build capacities to instigate and sustain essential transitions. We are predominantly project-funded and fully independent, without any party affiliations as an organisation. We collaborate with local and national governments, international organisations, civil society, and companies to create the tools that will define this pivotal moment in global history. Founded in 2005, we are headquartered in Finland but collaborate on projects globally. You can read more about our work here.

We are a community of about 70 curious and kind individuals from various backgrounds and expertise. For students we offer a 4-month internship programme with dedicated mentoring and a chance to work across several projects. The application period for internships for Autumn 2025 will take place in March.

JobTeaser: Demos Helsinki

University of Helsinki

The HR experts at the University of Helsinki tell you about the University of Helsinki trainee programme for international Master students. The programme is aimed only for international students pursuing their Master's degree at the University of Helsinki. The application period is in the spring.

JobTeaser: University of Helsinki

Metsä Group

Join Metsä Group to make a better future! Not all of Metsä Groups summer jobs require knowledge of Finnish language. Check out the summer jobs available for non-Finnish-speakers. We offer diverse and responsible summer jobs all over Finland. You can develop your skills in areas such as production, maintenance, ICT, sales and operations, sourcing and logistics, R&D, customer service and marketing. There are also interesting international internship opportunities for engineering students in Germany and for a finance student in Poland. We use anonymous recruitment, so all applicants are guaranteed to have equal opportunities to be selected. A summer at Metsä Group is a great springboard for your career!

JobTeaser: Metsä Group

CSC - IT Center for Science

CSC - IT Center for Science is a unique combination of advanced technology, the future of learning and teaching, and the power of networks. CSC is a non-profit state and higher education owned enterprise with a special mission. Our mission is to develop, integrate, and provide high-quality information technology services and ensure that Finland remains at the forefront of development.

Come and hear more about our open Summer Trainee positions available in the fields of Supercomputing, Software Development, Networks and much more. We are targeting students from the IT field, but we are also recruiting for non-tech Trainee roles, such as Coordinators. We are looking for Summer Trainees who want to do meaningful work for the benefit of society as a whole. Join us in building solutions to help our society research, learn and remember!

JobTeaser: CSC - IT Center for Science

Nokia (cancelled)

At Nokia Finland we hire hundreds of trainees and fresh graduates throughout the whole year. Our Summer Trainee application period will be open until the end of February so this is a perfect time to explore opportunities with Team Nokia. Whether you're passionate about technology or have expertise in other business areas, we have a variety of roles to match your skills and aspirations. Come and learn more about our exciting summer traineeship opportunities and take the next step in your career with us!

JobTeaser: Nokia

European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) 

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is an EU agency located in Helsinki. We implement the EU’s chemicals legislation to protect people and the environment from the hazards of chemicals. Our working environment supports a balanced work and personal life. Come and hear about ECHA and our traineeship positions,  both in scientific fields (such as chemistry, toxicology, biology, environmental science, and economics), and administrative fields (such as law, communications, finance, human resources, and ICT). Looking for a job with a purpose? Come work with us at the European Chemicals Agency!

JobTeaser: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

VTT - Technical Research Centre of Finland

VTT is a visionary research, development and innovation partner and one of the leading research organisations in Europe. Our role is to promote the utilisation and commercialisation of research and technology in business and society. Through science and technology, we turn global challenges into sustainable solutions for business and society in a responsible way. VTT is at the sweet spot where innovation and business come together.

Do you want to start changing the world for the better next summer? Are you all about science and technology or passionate about business and people? Would you like to develop your skills and use them to tackle the greatest challenges of our time? Together, we can turn these challenges into a hopeful future. The application period for 2025 summer trainee positions is 9.1. – 2.2.2025. VTT is looking for students from various study fields, e.g. chemistry, physics, information systems, and materials science. Most of VTT's trainee positions do not require Finnish skills. Read more: VTT Summer of Changemakers – join our trainee programme.

JobTeaser: VTT

Nokia has cancelled their participation to the event.

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The event is open to all students at the University of Helsinki regardless of the phase of studies. Please note that this event is in English. 

Register for this session by clicking "Book my spot"! If the registration has already closed, you can participate through the link above.  

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Career Services: [email protected] 

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