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4 Doctoral Researchers University of Jyväskylä in Finland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sports Science
Funding
Starting salary approximately EUR 2500 per month (gross income), with a holiday bonus; salary may be revised with thesis progress. Total of 24 months during 2027 is available for persons finalizing their doctoral thesis, and current funding can supplement other funding received.
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026
Country
Finland
University
University of Jyväskylä
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The Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä is recruiting four Doctoral Researchers for a fixed-term position linked to doctoral education in the JYU Graduate School. The posts begin on 4 January 2027, or by agreement, and are designed for candidates working toward completion of a doctoral thesis.
The role combines doctoral research with doctoral studies, teaching assistance, and other related duties in an international and multidisciplinary university environment. The advert highlights the faculty’s research community, its emphasis on wellbeing, and the opportunity to contribute to international research at a campus setting in Jyväskylä, Finland.
The position also includes a separate funding opportunity for people finalizing their doctoral thesis during 2027, alongside the main doctoral researcher appointments. The post is situated within the faculty’s doctoral education framework and is connected to the broader research culture of the University of Jyväskylä.
For additional information, the advert names Vice Dean Professor Taija Juutinen as the contact person.
Funding details
Starting salary approximately EUR 2500 per month (gross income), with a holiday bonus; salary may be revised with thesis progress. Total of 24 months during 2027 is available for persons finalizing their doctoral thesis, and current funding can supplement other funding received.
What's required
Applicants must have a suitable Master's degree, must already have been admitted to the doctoral program at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, and must have a good command of English. If the applicant has not yet been admitted to the doctoral education, they are not eligible for this round and must first apply for study right in a later application period. For persons applying funding for finalizing their doctoral thesis, the public PhD defence should be scheduled for 2027. The primary evaluation criterion is the scientific quality and feasibility of the research plan; for applicants who have already started their doctoral dissertation work, progress is also assessed. Activity in applying for grants is considered an advantage.
How to apply
Prepare the required documents in English as PDF files: CV, motivation/cover letter, list of publications, research plan template material, and highest degree certificate. Submit the application through the recruitment system by 15 November 2026; applications by email will not be considered. Before applying, discuss first with your dissertation supervisor.
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