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Postdoctoral Researcher positions in Mathematics University of Jyväskylä in Finland
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Mathematics
Funding
Salaried postdoctoral positions under the Finnish University Salary System, approximately EUR 3700-5000 per month gross depending on qualifications and experience, plus a holiday bonus.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
Finland
University
University of Jyväskylä
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About this position
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Jyväskylä is recruiting 2–3 Postdoctoral Researchers in Mathematics for research connected to one or more of the department’s research groups in inverse problems. The appointments are fixed-term positions running for 1–3 years, with a start date mainly in fall 2027, or spring 2027, or as agreed.
The successful researchers will join a department that emphasizes internationally connected mathematical research and collaboration across its research groups. The postdoctoral researchers are expected to devote their main effort to scientific research, while also contributing a small amount of teaching. The advert highlights a strong preference for candidates whose research interests overlap with or complement the department’s main research areas.
The position is based in the vibrant academic environment of the University of Jyväskylä in central Finland. The advert emphasizes a multidisciplinary and international community, supportive working conditions, and a research culture that values openness, fairness, and responsible evaluation. The department provides links to its mathematics research pages, and the recruiting group leaders include Joonas Ilmavirta and Mikko Salo, with further contact through Professor Tapio Rajala.
The appointment is offered within a setting that combines research, limited teaching, and access to a broader university community committed to international research, wellbeing, and transparent recruitment practices.
Funding details
Salaried postdoctoral positions under the Finnish University Salary System, approximately EUR 3700-5000 per month gross depending on qualifications and experience, plus a holiday bonus.
What's required
Applicants should have recently completed a doctoral degree or be about to complete it, but the PhD degree must be completed before the starting date of the contract. Strong preference is given to candidates whose research interests overlap with or complement the department’s main research areas. The position includes small teaching duties, and duties, qualification requirements, and language skills are governed by University of Jyväskylä regulations and language skills guidelines. Application materials must be submitted in English and PDF format.
How to apply
Apply through the university recruitment system by 30 November 2026. Ensure your ORCID profile is up to date and your publications are publicly visible. Upload a CV, a short motivation/cover letter, a numbered list of publications, and your highest degree certificate in English as PDF files; applications sent by email are not accepted.
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Professors
Professor at University of Jyväskylä
Finland
Research Interests
Statistics
Number Theory
Mathematics
Computational Mathematics
Probability Theory
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