Ville-Petri Friman

The University of Helsinki in Finland is inviting applications for 18 open PhD, postdoctoral, and academic positions across a wide range of research areas. These positions span multiple faculties, including the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, and the Helsinki Institute of Life Science. Research topics include neurovascular biology, structural biology, evolutionary genetics, ecology, number theory, forest planning, water-food futures, arctic ecosystem ecology, bioprocess technologies, neuroscience, immunology, and molecular biosciences. Examples of available positions include: Doctoral Researcher in Neurovascular Biology (Faculty of Medicine) Postdoctoral Researcher in Structural Biology (HiLIFE – Institute of Biotechnology) Postdoctoral Researcher in Evolutionary Genetics & Ecology (Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, led by Professor Johanna Mappes) Doctoral Researchers in Number Theory (Department of Mathematics and Statistics) Doctoral Researcher in Forest Planning (Department of Forest Sciences) Postdoctoral and Doctoral Researchers in Water-Food Futures Professor or Assistant/Associate Professor in Arctic Ecosystem Ecology Assistant/Associate Professor in Bioprocess Technologies in Agriculture Postdoctoral Researcher in Neuroscience (Sari Lauri Research Group) Postdoctoral Researcher in Immunology (Fagerholm group) Most positions are fully funded, with fixed-term contracts and competitive salaries (e.g., postdoctoral salary approximately 3,500 €/month). Applicants are expected to have a relevant degree in their field (master's for PhD, doctorate for postdoc), research experience, and proficiency in English. The application deadlines vary by position, with the earliest being December 31, 2025. Interested candidates should review the detailed calls for each position and submit their applications before the respective deadlines. For more information and to apply, visit the provided links.

The University of Helsinki is offering a four-year postdoctoral researcher position in the field of microbiology, focusing on the discovery of the benefits of plant growth-promoting bacteriophages. The successful candidate will join the research group led by Professor Ville-Petri Friman, an expert in microbiology at the University of Helsinki, Finland. The research will center on plant-microbe interactions, specifically investigating how bacteriophages can promote plant growth. Essential skills for this position include metaviromics and metagenomics, which are crucial for analyzing viral communities and their roles in plant health. The project aims to advance our understanding of microbial ecology and the application of bacteriophages in agriculture and plant sciences. This is a fully funded postdoctoral position, offering a competitive salary and benefits according to the University of Helsinki's regulations. The appointment is for four years, providing ample opportunity for in-depth research and professional development in a leading European research environment. Applicants should hold a PhD in microbiology or a closely related discipline and demonstrate expertise in metaviromics and metagenomics. Experience with plant-microbe interactions and bacteriophage research is highly desirable. Strong analytical and communication skills are required. The application deadline is February 2, 2026. To apply, candidates should visit the University of Helsinki job portal and submit their application materials as outlined in the official job posting. For more information, refer to the provided links or contact Professor Ville-Petri Friman via his academic or LinkedIn profile.