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Four Postdoctoral Researcher Positions in Science, Medicine and Technology at the University of Turku University of Turku in Finland
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Medicine
Funding
The position is a three-year salaried appointment. The salary follows the university salary system for teaching and research personnel, corresponding to requirement level 5 and an initial estimated personal performance percentage of 17, currently €3,938 per month. Salary may increase based on performance progression. The position includes a six-month trial period.
Deadline
Jan 15, 2027
Country
Finland
University
University of Turku
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The University of Turku invites applications for four three-year Postdoctoral Researcher positions through the Turku Collegium for Science, Medicine and Technology (TCSMT). The positions are hosted by departments supported by the Faculties of Science, Technology and Medicine, including the Turku School of Economics, and are based in Turku, Finland.
Successful candidates may begin employment between 1 September 2027 and 1 December 2027. The call is multidisciplinary and welcomes researchers whose work connects with research conducted at the University of Turku. Applicants are expected to join an existing research group or work under the supervision of a senior University of Turku researcher. Multidisciplinary research and international research experience are advantageous.
Applicants should demonstrate outstanding research potential, established research excellence, and other academic achievements. A doctoral degree must be completed by the end of the application period and normally no more than five years before the deadline, subject to recognized career-break extensions. Selection will focus on the research plan and scientific merits.
The appointment is salaried at an initial current rate of approximately €3,938 per month, under the university salary system, with possible progression based on personal performance. The appointment includes a six-month trial period.
Applications must include a motivation letter, a research-plan summary of up to two pages, a maximum two-page CV, publication list identifying five key publications, and doctoral degree certificate with translation where applicable. Candidates should indicate a relevant research group and infrastructure and are encouraged to contact a potential host before applying. The deadline is 15 January 2027 at 16:00 Finnish time.
Funding details
The position is a three-year salaried appointment. The salary follows the university salary system for teaching and research personnel, corresponding to requirement level 5 and an initial estimated personal performance percentage of 17, currently €3,938 per month. Salary may increase based on performance progression. The position includes a six-month trial period.
What's required
Applicants must have outstanding research potential and established excellence in research, together with other academic achievements. They must have completed a doctoral degree by the end of the application period, normally no more than five years before the application deadline; extensions may be considered for specified career breaks such as parental or childcare leave, military or non-military service, or long-term illness. Selection is based primarily on the research plan and scientific merits, with attention to international research experience, a connection to research at the University of Turku, and the ability to join an existing research group or work under a senior researcher. Applicants may apply for either a Postdoctoral Researcher or Collegium Researcher position, but not both. Applications must include a motivation letter, research-plan summary of no more than two pages, CV of no more than two pages, publication list highlighting five key publications, and doctoral degree certificate with an official English translation where required.
How to apply
Submit the application through the online recruitment system by 15 January 2027 at 16:00 Finnish time (UTC+2). Upload the motivation letter, research-plan summary, CV, publication list, and doctoral degree certificate. Applicants should identify a relevant research group and infrastructure and are encouraged to contact a potential host before applying.
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