Taija Juutinen

The Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä is recruiting four Doctoral Researchers for a fixed-term position linked to doctoral education in the JYU Graduate School. The posts begin on 4 January 2027, or by agreement, and are designed for candidates working toward completion of a doctoral thesis. The role combines doctoral research with doctoral studies, teaching assistance, and other related duties in an international and multidisciplinary university environment. The advert highlights the faculty’s research community, its emphasis on wellbeing, and the opportunity to contribute to international research at a campus setting in Jyväskylä, Finland. The position also includes a separate funding opportunity for people finalizing their doctoral thesis during 2027, alongside the main doctoral researcher appointments. The post is situated within the faculty’s doctoral education framework and is connected to the broader research culture of the University of Jyväskylä. For additional information, the advert names Vice Dean Professor Taija Juutinen as the contact person.