For jobseekers

With us, you can make a difference for people’s health and welfare.

We carry out pioneering research and produce information that policymakers use in societal decision-making and to develop legislation and health and social services. With us, you can do some good.

We boldly evoke public debate, even on difficult issues, give a voice to more disadvantaged groups and express our views. We proudly defend health, well-being and everyday safety.

Our values are visible in our work – we are responsibly bold, humane in our interactions, and pioneers in equality.

Open positions

You can apply for our vacancies through the Valtiolle.fi service.
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Intern positions

Every year, we employ dozens of interns from different fields of study. We announce our internship vacancies in the Valtiolle.fi service.

Responsible recruitment

In line with our core values, we are pioneers in equality also in our recruitment process. Among our applicants, we hope to see people of different ages and genders as well as persons belonging to linguistic, cultural or other minorities.

Our culture

We speak with a human voice. We foster a culture of discussion based on trust and openness; we give space for different views.

We want to maintain a relaxed and confidential atmosphere where we can speak openly and also disagree with each other. We boldly challenge each other and learn from our mistakes.

We have a clear but low hierarchy: here, everyone is equal and equally valuable.

Our unique field of work and doing things together help us evolve every day. We want to give you a chance to grow – we are one step ahead.

Competent personnel

With us, you can develop yourself through cooperation, above all. The interdisciplinary organisation, the research and specialist work, and the top specialists offer you a variety of perspectives. International cooperation and our various networks lay a unique foundation for development.

We train and educate ourselves and keep up with the times. We promise to help each other out in everyday work: there is a low threshold for asking for help.

You have the opportunity to influence your job description. You can find a variety of career paths: some of us are managers, while others try out new roles as specialists or researchers. We offer you the opportunity to develop your competence and shine in a variety of roles.

We promote the competence and development of our personnel by offering them training. Our employees can also take part in various events and seminars.

Well-being at work

Our aim is for all of us to be well. The building blocks for well-being at work include a conversational atmosphere, guided breaks, professional management, and a functional rewarding system. Flexible working hours allow for the smooth coordination of work and leisure time, and many tasks can be carried out either remotely or at the workplace.

In addition to offering them an interesting job, we provide our employees with extensive occupational health care services and sport and culture benefits.

Good leadership

Leadership at THL is professional, and it is constantly being developed even further. All managers receive coaching and work guidance, and their performance is assessed on a regular basis. To support the management work, THL has in place various systems and tools that enable the implementation of knowledge-based management and reporting.

Our immediate supervisors focus on discussion. We trust everyone’s ability to manage their own work.

Pay

Pay at THL is competitive on the current labour market. THL applies the national government pay system (VPJ). The pay consists of a job compensation based on the complexity of the task and a performance salary that is based on personal performance.