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University of Turku

PhD Doctoral Researcher in LAFOV PET/CT and Ischemic Heart Disease University of Turku in Finland

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Biomedical Engineering

Funding

Full-time 3-year doctoral researcher position funded under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks. Salary includes a gross living allowance of 4010 EUR/month (with Finland correction factor), a monthly mobility allowance of 710 EUR, and a possible family allowance of 660 EUR depending on family status. The total salary is about 3500 EUR per month at the beginning and may increase with improved expertise.

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

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Finland

University

University of Turku

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Keywords

Biomedical Engineering
Medical Imaging
Biology
Systems Biology
Medical Science
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease
Ct Imaging
Physics

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About this position

Applications are invited for a 1 full-time Doctoral Researcher position at the Turku PET Centre, University of Turku, Finland, within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks project PREFERENCE.

Research topic: Effect of ischemic heart disease on multiorgan perfusion. The project focuses on advanced LAFOV PET/CT imaging, myocardial perfusion, multiorgan perfusion, cardiovascular inflammation, atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, and automated analysis / parametric imaging methods. The work includes clinical research and method development using novel radiotracers, including 18-F-folate.

Training and secondments: The position includes secondments to Regionhospitalet in Copenhagen, the University of Edinburgh, and Siemens Healthineers, plus possible short visits to other PREFERENCE partners for data and software exchange. The consortium combines academic and industrial partners working on quantitative PET/CT imaging and imaging solutions.

Eligibility highlights: Applicants must have an MSc degree or equivalent in Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, or Health Biosciences; be a doctoral candidate at recruitment; satisfy the MSCA mobility rule; and obtain the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the Faculty of Medicine / DPCR approval before employment is confirmed (unless already holding a valid doctoral study right). Very good English is required; Finnish is an advantage. Communication skills, willingness to travel, flexibility, technical skills, prior medical imaging data experience, and ability to work in a radiation protection control area are beneficial.

Funding: MSCA-funded doctoral researcher appointment for 36 months, with a gross living allowance of 4010 EUR/month (Finland correction factor applies), plus 710 EUR/month mobility allowance and a possible 660 EUR/month family allowance. The total salary is stated to be about 3500 EUR/month at the beginning, with possible increases over time.

How to apply: Submit the application through the online recruitment system by 30 November 2026 at 16:00 EEST. Prepare the application in English and include a motivation letter, Europass CV, copies of relevant certificates, and contact details of two references.

Funding details

Full-time 3-year doctoral researcher position funded under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks. Salary includes a gross living allowance of 4010 EUR/month (with Finland correction factor), a monthly mobility allowance of 710 EUR, and a possible family allowance of 660 EUR depending on family status. The total salary is about 3500 EUR per month at the beginning and may increase with improved expertise.

What's required

Applicants must have a completed MSc degree or equivalent in Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, or Health Biosciences. The candidate must be a doctoral candidate at recruitment (no doctoral degree yet) and must obtain the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the Faculty of Medicine and be approved by the Doctoral Programme of Clinical Research before employment is confirmed, unless already holding a valid doctoral study right. Very good English is required; Finnish is beneficial. Good communication skills, willingness to travel, flexibility, technical skills, prior experience with medical imaging data, and appropriate physical condition to work in a radiation protection control area are beneficial. MSCA mobility rule applies.

How to apply

Submit the application through the online recruitment system. Prepare the application in English and include a motivation letter, Europass CV, copies of relevant certificates, and contact details of two references. Apply before 30 November 2026 at 16:00 EEST.

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