Research Assistant Helsinki

We are looking for a talented and ambitious economics student with an interest in economic consulting to join our team in Helsinki. The expected start date is in early 2027.

We welcome applicants who:

• Excel academically and are either late-stage bachelor or master’s students in economics
• Have an interest in areas such as competition policy, public policy, impact assessments, valuation, and/or econometric methods
• Enjoy being part of a team but can also work independently when needed
• Take ownership of tasks and pride themselves on delivering high-quality work
• Have a high work ethic and are flexible and effective in prioritisation of own work
• Have experience with data analysis and a keen interest in learning new skills
• Programming skills in R and/or Python, and proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are an advantage
• Have excellent English and Finnish skills 

Copenhagen Economics is one of the leading economic consultancies in Europe. We are a diverse mix of highly skilled economists working together to deliver Hard Facts and Clear Stories. We develop economic analyses to help our public and private clients make informed decisions within the areas of, for instance, competition policy, public policy, impact assessments, and valuation. Our work is project-based and always tailored to the specific needs of the client.
 
You can visit our website for examples of our work and read more about our different services at this link.

Working as a Research Assistant, you will contribute directly to our daily project work. You will have the opportunity to make a direct impact, working across different project types and in different project teams for some of the most influential institutions, organisations, and companies across Europe and beyond. You will work on economic problems across various sectors, for example healthcare and life sciences, energy, telecom, and postal.
 
You will develop your skills in applied economics by learning from and working closely with our team of experienced economic consultants. Your tasks will be varied, such as finding and analysing data, presenting, and illustrating economic conclusions, and supporting our consultants with the final details of our reports and presentations. 
 
A normal working week constitutes 20 hours at our Helsinki office, but with two-way flexibility, particularly around exam periods.

Please submit your application, including CV, a short cover letter, and academic transcripts from high school and onwards no later than 15 November 2026 (the latter should be uploaded in the “Other” field of the application form). We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In your cover letter, please elaborate on why you would like to work with us and why you believe you would be a good fit for the role and our team (max 500 words). 
 
As a company we are committed to responding to all applicants, no matter the result.
You are welcome to contact Economist Verneri Miettinen on [email protected] If you have questions. 

Before submitting, please ensure you have uploaded all required documents. Only complete applications will be considered. If you need any technical support, please contacts us on [email protected]. Please note that we don't accept applications via email.
 
We look forward to receiving your application!