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Doctoral Researcher in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Jyväskylä University of Jyväskylä in Finland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Psychology
Funding
This is a fixed-term employment position for a maximum of four years, beginning 1 January 2027. The starting gross salary is approximately EUR 2,700 per month, based on task-specific demand level 2–4 under the Finnish University Salary System. A holiday bonus is paid, and the salary may be revised as doctoral thesis work progresses under the Finnish collective agreement.
Deadline
Nov 20, 2026
Country
Finland
University
University of Jyväskylä
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About this position
The University of Jyväskylä’s Department of Psychology is recruiting 1–2 doctoral researchers for its Doctoral Programme in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience. The fixed-term role is designed for researchers completing doctoral studies and a dissertation in psychology or cognitive neuroscience.
Doctoral researchers will conduct research toward their doctoral thesis, advance their doctoral studies, contribute to manuscripts and related scholarly activities, and assist with teaching and other departmental tasks. The research plan should describe progress in the doctoral studies, data collection or analysis, manuscripts in preparation or publication, and the planned work period, including publication and mobility activities where relevant.
The researchers will join the Faculty of Education and Psychology and the Department of Psychology at the University of Jyväskylä. The university provides an international, multidisciplinary research environment with a strong emphasis on openness, wellbeing, equality, responsible research evaluation and researcher development. The campus is located in Jyväskylä, central Finland, a university city surrounded by the Finnish Lakeland and offering opportunities for cultural, outdoor and sports activities.
The position is suited to doctoral students whose research and supervision are connected with the Psychology or Cognitive Neuroscience doctoral programmes, including eligible Cognitive Neuroscience students supervised by Department of Psychology staff.
Funding details
This is a fixed-term employment position for a maximum of four years, beginning 1 January 2027. The starting gross salary is approximately EUR 2,700 per month, based on task-specific demand level 2–4 under the Finnish University Salary System. A holiday bonus is paid, and the salary may be revised as doctoral thesis work progresses under the Finnish collective agreement.
What's required
Applicants must have a suitable Master's degree, study right in the Doctoral School of the Faculty of Education and Psychology at the University of Jyväskylä in the Doctoral Programme in Psychology or Cognitive Neuroscience, and must have received study rights in 2026 or earlier. Eligible Cognitive Neuroscience doctoral students must be supervised by staff from the Department of Psychology. A good command of English is required. Applications and documents must be submitted in English and PDF format, including a CV, cover letter, publication list, research plan, highest degree certificate, and a supervisor's statement on progress.
How to apply
Submit the application online through the TalentAdore application form by 20 November 2026. Upload the required documents in English and PDF format, and arrange for the supervisor's statement to be sent to HR Partner Elina Korhonen. Applications sent by email are not considered.
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