Tampere University’s Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (ENS) invites applications for the EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship program. This prestigious opportunity is designed for researchers who have completed their PhD and are seeking to advance their careers in an international and interdisciplinary environment. The ENS faculty is renowned for its research excellence in natural sciences and engineering, offering a vibrant academic setting with world-class infrastructure and strong industry connections.

The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship at Tampere University covers a wide range of research areas, including but not limited to automation technology, mechanical engineering, robotics, materials science, environmental engineering, chemistry, and physics. Research groups within ENS focus on topics such as autonomous mobile machines, mechatronics, digital design and manufacturing, tribology, circular economy innovation, energy and biorefining, synthetic biology, photonics, computational physics, and advanced materials. The faculty’s interdisciplinary approach encourages collaboration across engineering and natural sciences, providing fellows with opportunities to engage in both fundamental and applied research.

Applicants must have defended their PhD by the application deadline (September 9, 2026), have no more than 8 years of research experience post-PhD, and must not have resided or worked in Finland for more than 12 months in the 36 months preceding the deadline. A confirmed supervisor at Tampere University is required, and candidates are encouraged to review the list of potential supervisors and research groups to identify a suitable match for their research interests.

The MSCA fellowship provides comprehensive funding, including 1-2 years’ salary, mobility and family allowances, research costs, and institutional overheads. The university supports applicants through a dedicated Masterclass, which assists in preparing competitive proposals. The application process involves contacting a potential supervisor with a letter of intent (including a project idea, CV, and eligibility confirmation), joining the Masterclass if matched, and submitting a final proposal in collaboration with the supervisor.

For more information, applicants should consult the official Tampere University MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships page and review the detailed guidelines and research group listings. This is an excellent opportunity for postdoctoral researchers in engineering, natural sciences, and related fields to join a leading European research institution and advance their academic careers.