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4 Doctoral Researchers University of Jyväskylä in Finland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sports Science
Funding
Up to 3-year fixed-term doctoral researcher positions; additionally, a total of 24 months of funding is available in 2027 to complete the dissertation.
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026
Country
Finland
University
University of Jyväskylä
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About this position
The Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä is seeking four doctoral researchers to join its research and doctoral training environment starting on 4 January 2027, or by agreement.
The faculty describes itself as Finland’s only faculty of sport sciences and a nationally and internationally significant scientific community. Its work is interdisciplinary and focused on the connections between physical activity and health, carried out together with actors from different sectors of society.
Doctoral training in the faculty is part of the University of Jyväskylä Graduate School, placing the positions within a broader research training framework. The faculty also plays a central role in education related to sport and health expertise, as well as Finnish physical education teacher education.
The positions are designed for doctoral research within this specialist environment, with the faculty employing around 200 experts and hosting nearly 1,400 students.
Funding details
Up to 3-year fixed-term doctoral researcher positions; additionally, a total of 24 months of funding is available in 2027 to complete the dissertation.
How to apply
Apply through the English-language application advert. Submit the application via the provided TalentAdore application link before the deadline.
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