Jarmo Hämäläinen
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Doctoral Researcher in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience University of Jyväskylä in Finland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Psychology
Funding
Salary is mentioned at approximately 2700 euros per month at the start of the employment, with salary adjusted as the doctoral work progresses according to the university collective agreement.
Deadline
Nov 20, 2026
Country
Finland
University
University of Jyväskylä
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About this position
The Department of Psychology at the University of Jyväskylä is recruiting 1–2 doctoral researchers for the study lines of psychology and cognitive neuroscience. The position is aimed at students working on a dissertation and is connected to the department’s broader research and teaching environment.
The advertised role combines dissertation-focused research, doctoral training, assistant teaching duties, and other related tasks. The department describes a wide research profile spanning learning and teaching, child and adolescent development, psychotherapy, working life, and brain research. Within this environment, doctoral researchers will be part of a multidisciplinary university setting and can connect with the department’s research activities and affiliated units.
The department is associated with the Multidisciplinary Brain Research Centre, the Centre of Excellence in Learning Dynamics and Intervention Research (InterLearn), and the psychotherapy teaching and research clinic, offering a research-intensive context for work in psychology and cognitive neuroscience.
The post is fixed-term and linked to doctoral education, with the appointment beginning on 1 January 2027 for eligible applicants who have doctoral study rights in the University of Jyväskylä’s Doctoral Programme in Education and Psychology.
Funding details
Salary is mentioned at approximately 2700 euros per month at the start of the employment, with salary adjusted as the doctoral work progresses according to the university collective agreement.
What's required
Applicants must have a master's degree and a granted right to study for a doctoral degree in the Doctoral Programme in Education and Psychology at the University of Jyväskylä, in the study lines of psychology or cognitive neuroscience. Good oral and written English skills are required according to the requirements for doctoral study rights. The post is intended for students who have received doctoral study rights in 2026 or earlier.
How to apply
Submit the application through the electronic form by the deadline. Include a CV, cover page, publication list, research plan, and degree certificate in PDF format. The supervisor must also send a statement about the dissertation progress by email to the HR Partner.
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Professors
Professor at University of Jyväskylä
Finland
Research Interests
Neuropsychology
Clinical Psychology
Psychology
Neurocognition
Adolescent Development
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