DOCTORAL STUDENTS AND EMPLOYMENT

Hanken signs employment contracts with new doctoral students. For doctoral students admitted to the Hanken PhD Programme starting 2021 onwards, the employment contracts are for 12 months with an option of a further 24 + 12 months, provided there has been good study progress.

Receiving A Study Place And An Employment Contract

» In order to be offered an employment contract, you will first have to officially accept your study place at Hanken in accordance with the instructions provided to you with the letter of acceptance.

» By signing the contract, you will have agreed to study full-time and you cannot hold another full-time job. If you interrupt the studies or cease to study full-time, as an employee, you will have to hand in your notice or apply for leave of absence.

» Remember also to register as present as a doctoral student at the Hanken PhD Programme.

The Employment

The employment as a doctoral student (in Swedish: doktorand) will be signed for the period 01.09.2023 - 31.08.2024 (full-time) with an option of an extension for part-time employment (56% of full-time) for 24 months + 12 months. During years 2-4 students are expected to apply for research funding for your fulltime studies so that the total amount of the salary is 100%. Hanken offers help in applying for funding. The terms of employment are based on the general collective agreement for universities, other legislation and Hanken’s internal guidelines.

A trial period of one month will be agreed in the employment contract for the first 12 months. The trial period is in compliance with the Employment Contracts Act.

Working Hours

The working hours for doctoral students are the total work time (1 612 hours per year in full-time employment) in accordance with the collective agreement. For the academic year / term, a work plan will be drawn up including all the work tasks as well as the students’ own doctoral studies. The work plan for a doctoral student cannot include teaching equivalent to more than 5 per cent of the total work time. The Head of Department will approve your work plan.

Salary

The entry-level salary is € 2319,24 per month for full-time employment. The manager can however suggest an increased starting salary in case you have previous relevant work experience from research or teaching related tasks. This process does not require any further action on your part at this stage. The evaluation of salary levels will be in accordance with the university salary system (YPJ). The salary is taxable income.

Occupational Health And Insurance

As a doctoral student in employment, you are entitled to Hanken’s occupational health services at Terveystalo. You are covered by insurance during working hours as well as on your way to and from work.

FOLLOW-UP OF STUDIES AND THE OPTION TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT

When the studies begin, you and your supervisor should draw up a study plan for the first year of studies and submit it to the Doctoral Studies Coordinator for approval. (More information on this later.) In May 2023, you will receive an enquiry concerning the progress of your doctoral studies and your plans for the following year. The enquiry should be responded to within May 2023. Your supervisor will also provide an opinion concerning your response and your study progress. The Manager of the Hanken PhD Programme and the Chair for the Research Council will assess the reports and make a proposal to the Rector for a new part-time (56%) employment contract for the period 01.09.2024 - 31.08.2026.Insurance for non EU/EEA-citizens

Additional Information

Hanken’s HR unit will provide additional information concerning the employment contract and other issues relating to the employment or residence permits. The easiest way to reach us is by email, addressed to humanresources@hanken.fi. In urgent cases, you can also call HR Specialist Linda Nyqvist (+358 (0)50-4635 467) or HR Administrative Officer Heidi Sten (+358 (0)40-3521 214).