Jarmo Hämäläinen

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.