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
Starting salary approximately EUR 2700 per month gross income; salary revised with progress of thesis work; holiday bonus paid to all employees.
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 fixed-term Doctoral Researchers for the Doctoral Programme in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, starting 1 January 2027 for up to four years. The position is designed for candidates completing doctoral studies and is open to students with study right in the programme who are supervised by staff from the Department of Psychology.
The role is embedded in a vibrant, international, and multidisciplinary research environment at the University of Jyväskylä in central Finland. Doctoral Researchers will contribute to research leading to a doctoral thesis while also taking part in doctoral studies and assisting teaching-related tasks. The advert highlights a strong academic community focused on wellbeing, openness, and the balance between research and education.
The position is associated with the Department of Psychology and the broader doctoral training environment in cognitive neuroscience and psychology. The university emphasizes transparent recruitment, responsible evaluation, and a supportive research culture, with connections to international research and the Finnish academic setting.
The location in Jyväskylä offers a university campus in a natural setting, access to a large student community, and a strong research-oriented atmosphere within a major centre of education in Finland.
Funding details
Starting salary approximately EUR 2700 per month gross income; salary revised with progress of thesis work; holiday bonus paid to all employees.
What's required
A suitable Master's degree is required. Applicants must have the 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 in Cognitive Neuroscience, and eligible applicants are those who received their study right in 2026 or earlier. A good command of English is required. The post is subject to a six-month trial period.
How to apply
Prepare the required application documents in English as PDF files: CV, cover letter, publication list, research plan, and degree certificate. Also ensure the supervisor’s statement on your progress is sent to HR Partner Elina Korhonen. Submit the application through the online application form by 2026-11-20; applications by email are not accepted.
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Professors
Professor at University of Jyväskylä
Finland
Research Interests
Cognitive Processes
Neuropsychology
Research Method
Psychology
Neurocognition
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