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Postdoctoral researcher and doctoral researcher in plant science and algae research- University of Turku

4.11.2025 | Avoimet työpaikat

Apply latest by 27.11.

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We are seeking a Postdoctoral researcher and Doctoral researcher (or Research assistant) to join the Photosynthetic Microbes group led by Professor Yagut Allahverdiyeva-Rinne. The positions are part of the AlgaCircle project funded by Business Finland and several Finnish companies. The work will be carried out at the Faculty of Technology, within the Department of Life Technologies, in Turku, Finland. Employment will start on 1 January 2026, or as agreed. The successful candidate will be offered a fixed one-year contract, with the possibility of extension. Doctoral Researcher will be enrolled to the University of Turku Graduate School  (UTUGS) and after that the person will be employed for at least 3 years.

About the Photosynthetic Microbes Research Group

We study the regulation of photosynthesis and apply photosynthetic principles to develop sustainable biotechnologies. Our research encompasses several areas, including the elucidation of photosynthetic electron transport pathways, engineering photosynthesis for enhanced bioproduction of solar chemicals, biophotovoltaic (BPV) systems, and large-scale algal cultivation for phytoremediation and the production of green chemicals such as biostimulants and biopesticides

The truly international and large PhotoMicrobes group is involved in several EU, Nordic, and national projects and regularly publishes its research outcomes in highly respected journals. We have established a broad research network with connections to leading international laboratories and industrial partners. Our team members are not only active participants in international conferences but also regularly organize major symposia and meetings in Turku (e.g., the Nordic Photosynthesis Congress, the International Conference on Renewable Resources 2025, and the Nordic Algal Biotechnology Conference).

We are developing the national FIN-BioFoundry research infrastructure roadmap, which provides state-of-the-art equipment and methodologies. In addition, we are actively involved in science policymaking through the SYNERGY pan-European initiative.

To learn more about the Photosynthetic Microbes research group, you can visit our website at www.utu.fi/photo-microbes or follow us on LinkedIN and BlueSky at @PhotoMicrobes.

Job description

The AlgaCircle project aims to utilize effluents from Finnish industries to cultivate microalgae and upgrade the resulting biomass through a multiproduct biorefinery approach. The project is carried out in collaboration with several industrial partners.

Position #1 will focus on testing different algal formulations on crops and will work in close collaboration with researchers operating large photobioreactors. Part of the experiments will be conducted together with the NAPPI plant phenotyping platform.

Position #2 will focus on optimizing the phytoremediation of industrial effluents by adjusting photobioreactor parameters and applying genetic engineering and synthetic biology approaches.

Apply between 16 October 2025 and 27 November 2025 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki)

Who we are looking for

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic applicants. Candidates applying for the postdoctoral researcher position are expected to hold a doctoral degree and have a strong academic background, including first-author publications in the fields of plant science, photosynthesis, agriculture, or biotechnology.

Applicants for the doctoral researcher/project researcher position must hold a Master’s degree (MSc) in biotechnology, plant science, molecular biology, biophysics, or a related field (good academic performance is considered an asset). Students who have not yet completed their degree may also apply and start as research assistants. In such cases, the employment will be temporary until the Master’s degree is completed, after which the title will be updated to project researcher. Once the applicant has received the right to study and has been accepted into the UTUGS doctoral programme, the title will be updated to doctoral researcher.

Eligibility requirements for these positions are defined in the University of Turku’s regulations: https://www.utu.fi/en/university/organisation. A postdoctoral researcher is required to hold a doctoral degree, and a doctoral researcher/project researcher must hold a Master’s degree.

If you are applying for the doctoral researcher position, you must apply for the right to pursue doctoral studies (in the spring/autumn 2026 application round) at the University of Turku. Please familiarize yourself with the student information and application criteria of the University of Turku Graduate School (UTUGS) and its doctoral programmes. Note that you must meet the criteria required for the position. Pay particular attention to the English language proficiency requirements. The position requires fluent written and spoken English skills.

We value collegiality and promote equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We encourage all qualified applicants with different backgrounds to apply for our open positions.

Benefits

We offer you responsible and interesting tasks and the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a versatile operating environment. You get a professional and inspiring team to support your work. We take care of your well-being at work and the functionality of your everyday life, e.g. with the help of flexible working hours and our well-being services.

Please read more about University of Turku as an employee from our Come work with us! pages.

The European Commission has awarded the University of Turku the right to use the HR Excellence in Research quality label. The label is a token of the University’s commitment to continuous development of the position and working conditions of researchers according to the guidelines set forth in the European Charter for Researchers. 

The university offers good support and orientation for international hires. Please learn more about the Finnish culture and relocation to Finland:

The University of Turku is among the top of the world’s universities in most rankings and among the best universities in the world in certain fields. Our high-quality basic research, a multidisciplinary research profile and close cooperation in research infrastructures creates the basis for international top research. Read more about University of Turku in international university rankings.

The University of Turku has several high-quality research infrastructures required for cutting-edge research. Learn more about the roadmap of research infrastructures and how the research infrastructure and expert teams offer tailored solutions for businesses and organizations.

Salary and trial period

The salary is determined by the collective agreement system of the Finnish universities. The salaries are determined in accordance with the university salary system for teaching and research personnel. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience based on the University salary system and will at the beginning of the employment be for a postdoctoral researcher approximately 3600-3800 €/month. If a doctoral student is hired for the position, the starting salary will be approximately 2500-2600 €/month and for a research assistant 2280 eur/month.

The position has a trial period of six months.

How to apply

Applicants should enclose with their application:

  • motivation letter, including statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest (max 1 page)
  • CV, including education, positions, professional experience, names and contact details of two academic referees (max 2 pages)
  • list of publications (please do not attach your thesis or papers)
  • degree certificate(s) in English or in Finnish

For further information about the position, please contact: professor Yagut Allahverdiyeva, allahve(at)utu.fi

With questions about the application process, please contact: HR Specialist Paula Luoma paula.luoma(at)utu.fi  ( during 3.10.2025 – 7.10.2025 please contact hr-tech(at)utu.fi)

This is an enriching job opportunity in a rapidly evolving field  – we warmly welcome you to join our multicultural working community.

Fixed term position for Research Assistant or Project Researcher – University of Turku

4.11.2025 | Avoimet työpaikat

Apply latest by 17.11.

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National PET Centre is looking for a Research Assistant or Project Researcher for time period 1.12.2025-31.8.2026.

Job description

The Research Assistant’s / Project Researcher’s tasks will be processing and analyzing of research data, reporting research results in scientific journals, and tasks supporting research.

Who we are looking for

Eligibility requirement for the position is knowledge of handling medical data and image processing, programming skills, experience of applying artificial intelligence in real-world data, and fluent English language skill. Experience in analysing of medical images, cardiovascular research and machine learning involving coding is an advantage.

Eligibility requirement for a Project Researcher is a Master’s degree. The position can be filled for a Research Assistant or Project Researcher according to the background of the applicant. The job title depends on the education and experience of the person selected.

We will offer you responsible and interesting work and opportunity to develop your skills in versatile working environment. Read more about University of Turku as an employer from the Come work with us -page: www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us

Salary and trial period

The salary is determined in accordance with the University salary system for teaching and research personnel. The Research Assistant’s task is on level 1, where the task-specific salary component is 2 074,47 euros per month. Project Researcher´s salary will be based on demand levels 2-4, where the task-specific salary component is 2 281,48-2 844,66 euros per month. In addition, a personal work performance component will be paid.

A three (3) month trial period may apply to the position.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted at the latest on 17.11.2025 (16:00) using the electronic application form of the University of Turku. The link to the application system is at the beginning of this announcement (“Apply for the job”).

Please include with your application a CV, motivation letter and other possible attachments, which are relevant.

Further information

For further information about the position please contact Associate Professor Riku Klén, riku.klen@utu.fi

For information about the recruitment system or process, please contact HR Specialist Mirjami Jaakkola, mirjami.a.jaakkola@utu.fi.

Apply between 3 November 2025 and 17 November 2025 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki)

Turku PET Centre

The National PET Centre is a joint institution of University of Turku, Åbo Akademi University and Turku University hospital, which is concentrated in research of positron emission tomography and offers imaging services for example to academic research, clinical diagnostics, and drug development.

The University of Turku is an inspiring and international academic community of 25,000 students and staff in Southwest Finland. We build a sustainable future with multidisciplinary research, education, and collaboration. With us, your work will have a significant impact and relevance in the changing world.

Engagement Specialist, Research Platforms – LUT University

4.11.2025 | Avoimet työpaikat

Apply latest by 26.11.

https://duunitori.fi/tyopaikat/tyo/engagement-specialist-research-platforms-lut-university-sdsuu-19716797?utm_source=loimu&utm_medium=site

Job Description

Do you want to be part of building LUT University’s next research success story? We are seeking two engagement specialists who are dedicated to connecting people, enabling flagship research collaborations, and communicating research impact. As an engagement specialist, you will help our research platforms expand their research and impact – both in Finland and internationally. 

We are launching four new strategic research platforms that combine cutting-edge research from multiple disciplines. You will work as an engagement specialist for one of them — either Business and Society or Digital Revolution. These platforms are strategic flagship initiatives: they generate new projects, strengthen international networks, and make our research more visible and engaging. They are more than project groups – they are meeting places where experts from different fields come together, exchange ideas, and create new knowledge. 

What your work will be like 

Your work will be varied. You might be organising meetings, workshops, or joint initiatives to strengthen networks and collaboration, supporting project follow-up, or developing partnerships that help the platform reach new audiences. 

You will collaborate closely with the platform director, supporting both day-to-day coordination and strategic development. You will support and monitor the implementation of collaborative projects, ensuring that networking activities and outcomes align with the university’s research strategy. 

You will increase visibility and foster connections through communication. You will help researchers and partners share their results and successes clearly and meaningfully, and you will ensure that the platform’s activities and impact are visible and understood across the right networks. You will build bridges between research, people, and impacts. 

What we expect from you 

To succeed in this role, you need strong community-building and collaboration skills. You are a natural networker and facilitator who brings people together and inspires them to work towards common goals. You have solid organisational abilities and experience in research coordination, collaboration projects, or science communication support. 

You can translate complex ideas into clear messages and communicate confidently with different audiences.  

You are proactive and service-minded, and you enjoy working with people. You are motivated by helping others succeed and by supporting high-quality research. You will work mainly in English in a highly international environment. 

A relevant master’s degree is required, and a doctoral degree or experience in doctoral research is considered an advantage.  

What we offer you 

You will join LUT’s Post-Award Research Services, a team supporting the university’s flagship research platforms and projects in strengthening their collaboration, networks, and visibility. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of research coordination, impact management, and strategic networking, – helping to make research more connected and influential. 

You can be based in either Lahti or Lappeenranta, and LUT offers a modern hybrid work model that combines flexibility with regular on-site collaboration across both campuses. The position follows the university’s 36.25-hour work week for expert and support staff. The hours are flexible, supporting work–life balance. 

The position is full-time. The salary is based on the university salary system’s pay scale for other expert and support staff, requirement level 10. The starting salary is approximately EUR 3,300–4,000 per month, depending on your experience and qualifications. The position starts with a six-month trial period. 

If you are eager to help strengthen LUT’s research communication, collaboration, and visibility, we encourage you to apply! 

Interested? Please submit your application through the link below by 26 November 2025 at 23:59 (Finnish local time, UTC +3). We will review applications on a rolling basis, and the positions will be filled once suitable candidates are found.   

For more information about the position, call Julia Vauterin-Pyrhönen, Senior Funding Advisor, phone: +358 40 737 9840 or Tanja Grönlund, Director of Research and Innovation Services, phone: +358 40 083 8859 on 6 November between 10:00 and 11:00, 13 November between 10:00 and 11:00, 17 November between 9:00 and 10:00 or 24 November between 14:00 and 15:00. You can also contact them by email at julia.vauterin-pyrhonen@lut.fi or tanja.gronlund@lut.fi

Read more about LUT as an employer.  

Information for international staff  

LUT University   

LUT University seeks solutions to global issues with its expertise in technology, business, and social sciences. LUT is a trailblazer in promoting the energy transition and the regenerative use of natural resources and helps build resilient communities, industry, and businesses through data, research, and education. LUT’s campuses are in Lappeenranta and Lahti, Finland, but its impact is global.  

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Two Postdoctoral Researchers at the Faculty of Medicine to Study the Initiation and Modulation of Immune Responses – University of Turku

4.11.2025 | Avoimet työpaikat

Apply latest by 24.11.

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The immunology research group “Leukocyte Traffic and the Immune Response”, led by Professor Marko Salmi, invites applications for two fixed-term postdoctoral researcher positions at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku. The positions are funded by the Research Council of Finland and the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation.

Our group focuses on understanding how protective and pathogenic innate and adaptive immune responses are initiated during inflammation, cancer, and vaccination (Salmilab). Key areas of interest include the trafficking of antigens from peripheral tissues to lymph nodes via lymphatic vessels, the role of lymph node stromal cells in immune responses, myeloid leukocyte differentiation and function, and immunological biomarkers of inflammation and cancer. We employ advanced microscopy-based imaging, flow cytometry, single-cell omics, and functional immunological assays in experimental models, complemented by analyses of patient samples and close collaboration with clinicians. Our group operates within the MediCity Research Laboratory at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku, and belongs to the InFLAMES Flagship of the Research Council of Finland, a national initiative advancing translational immunological research.

Job description

We are looking for two motivated postdoctoral researchers to study the initiation of immune responses in lymphoid tissues and their targeted pharmacological modulation.

In one project, we investigate how free antigens in lymph enter the lymph node parenchyma and influence stromal cells during different phases of immune response. In the other project, our goal is to develop new strategies to deliver antibody-based immunoregulatory drugs specifically to lymph nodes in cancer and inflammatory diseases.
Both projects aim to uncover cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying lymph node function.

  • The successful candidates will conduct laboratory experiments (including in vivo models), analyze samples using imaging and omics technologies, develop new experimental methods, and prepare scientific publications. There are also opportunities to develop independent projects, supervise PhD students, and participate in teaching, supporting career advancement beyond the postdoctoral stage.

    Most work will be conducted on-site at the University of Turku campus. Employment will be with the University of Turku.

Apply between 27 October 2025 and 24 November 2025 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki)

Who we are looking for

Requirements / Qualifications / You should have

Essential qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in immunology, (bio)medicine, biology, or another relevant life science field
• Proven experience in laboratory-based experimental work
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong knowledge and skills in immunology, stromal/matrix biology, or cancer biology
• Solid scientific publication record

Additional merits:
• Experience in single-cell omics, bioinformatics, imaging, flow cytometry, or in vivo inflammation models

We value equality and diversity in our community and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. The regulations described in the University’s Rules of Procedures apply to all postdoctoral researcher jobs.

Benefits

We offer responsible and inspiring research tasks and the opportunity to develop your expertise and career in a multidisciplinary, dynamic and international environment. You will work as part of a professional and enthusiastic team and within the InFLAMES Flagship, involving around 60 research groups across disciplines.

You will also have access to training and networking opportunities through university-level immunological programs such as the IMMUFELLOW MSCA COFUND Postdoctoral Programme and the National Doctoral Training Pilot (ImmuDocs). You will benefit from the state-of-the-art research infrastructure of the Turku Bioscience Centre, located in the same building as MediCity.

Health, diagnostics, drug development, and immunology are profiling areas of the University of Turku. High-quality basic research combined with close collaboration with the university hospital creates a strong foundation for international excellence.

We also prioritize well-being and work–life balance. Learn more on our Welcome to Work with Us page.

The European Commission has awarded the University of Turku the right to use the HR Excellence in Research quality label. The label is a token of the University’s commitment to continuous development of the position and working conditions of researchers according to the guidelines set forth in the European Charter for Researchers. 

The university offers good support and orientation for international hires. Please learn more about the Finnish culture and relocation to Finland:

The University of Turku is among the top of the world’s universities in most rankings and among the best universities in the world in certain fields. Our high-quality basic research, a multidisciplinary research profile and close cooperation in research infrastructures creates the basis for international top research. Read more about University of Turku in international university rankings.

The University of Turku has several high-quality research infrastructures required for cutting-edge research. Learn more about the roadmap of research infrastructures and how the research infrastructure and expert teams offer tailored solutions for businesses and organizations.

Salary and trial period

The salary is determined according to the Finnish university salary system (teaching and research staff category). The starting salary for a postdoctoral researcher is approximately €3,600–4,000 per month, depending on qualifications and experience.

The position starts on 1 January 2026 or as agreed. The position is fixed-term for 2–3 years with a six-month trial period. Continuation beyond the initial term may be negotiated.

How to apply

Applicants must attach the following documents:
• Degree certificates (in English or Finnish or officially translated)
• Motivation letter (max 1 page)
• Curriculum vitae (max 3 pages)
• List of publications
• List of up to five most important publications with brief description of applicant’s role in each
• Contact details of two referees

Please note that the application form includes one mandatory video question.

Further information

For further information about the position, please contact: 

For scientific inquiries: Prof. Marko Salmi (marko.salmi@utu.fi)
For recruitment process inquiries: HR Specialist Anne Jackson (anne.jackson@utu.fi)

INFLAMES

The InFLAMES Flagship (Innovation Ecosystem based on the Immune System) is a joint organization of the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University aiming at being an internationally recognized, top-level, immunological research and development cluster that will be globally attractive both for researchers and business partners. We are part of the Academy of Finland’s Flagship Programme.

The Faculty of Medicine is a high level, international and innovative research and education unit in biomedicine, clinical medicine, dentistry and health and nursing sciences, as well as a major social contributor to health promotion, disease genesis, in the research of diagnostics and treatment and in the development of the health service and education system. The faculty provides research-based multidisciplinary undergraduate education in educational programs that educate diverse and critically minded specialists. The research is multidisciplinary and results in new information aimed at promoting the health of the population and better patient care.

The University of Turku is an inspiring and international academic community of 25,000 students and staff in Southwest Finland. We build a sustainable future with multidisciplinary research, education, and collaboration. With us, your work will have a significant impact and relevance in the changing world.

Senior researcher / Postdoctoral researcher, Development of risk-benefit assessments for foodborne exposures – Finnish Food Authority, Helsinki

4.11.2025 | Avoimet työpaikat

Apply latest by 3.12.

https://duunitori.fi/tyopaikat/tyo/senior-researcher-postdoctoral-researcher-development-of-risk-benefit-assessments-for-foodborne-exposures-svsal-19717938?utm_source=loimu&utm_medium=site

Job Description

Finnish Food Authority is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to join the Risk Assessment Unit. The position focuses on food safety risk assessment combined with benefit assessment.

This postdoc position is part of Postdoctoral Programme for Research Institutes in Finland. The Programme is funded from the Finnish long-term research and development (R&D) plan. The Programme recruits 85 new postdoctoral researchers to 12 Finnish government research institutes between 2025 and 2028. The aim of the Programme is to strengthen R&D competence in areas important to society and business. Postdoctoral researchers will drive impactful, high-level research bridging science, industry, and administration. The Programme supports postdoctoral researcher’s networking and mobility between sectors.

Risk-benefit assessment (RBA) is crucial when decisions affecting food consumption may have simultaneous effects on microbiological and chemical hazards as well as on nutrient intake. Conducting comprehensive risk-benefit assessments requires the continuous development of assessment methods, both internationally and in situations specific to Finland. For example, the guidance document of the European Food Safety Authority on risk-benefit assessment of foods only covers chemical risk-benefit assessments. International research is progressing with many RBA applications, from which Finland can also benefit by participating in the development. The work will build on already published assessments where the Risk Assessment Unit of Finnish Food Authority has been a partner.

The postdoctoral researcher will be developing methods for comparing chemical and microbiological risks using DALY metrics and investigating other alternative metrics and approaches for comparison of different types of health effects occurring at different timescales. Inclusion of zoonotic effects can be a possible addition, depending on the field of the postdoctoral researcher’s doctoral thesis. We anticipate that the work will involve comparing and combining top-down (population attributable fraction to effects) and bottom-up (exposure and dose response) assessments in risk comparisons. The postdoctoral researcher will also be responsible for collecting data and applying methods to selected food groups, hazards, risks, and benefits.

Scientific publishing of the developed methods and the assessment results is an essential part of the duties. The postdoctoral researcher is also expected to co-operate with risk managers (i.e. the users of the project outputs) throughout the project, and to contribute to the application of further research funding.

Salary

Demand level 9 (4111.95 e/month) + up to 50% personal performance-based supplement (typically 14-20% for new employees).

IMMUFELLOW Postdoctoral Researcher Positions (Researcher/Senior Researcher) – Up to 11 Positions: 2 at ÅAU and 9 at UTU

26.10.2025 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://duunitori.fi/tyopaikat/tyo/immufellow-postdoctoral-researcher-positions-researchersenior-researcher-up-to-11-positions-2-at-aau-and-9-at-utu-stsur-19643812?utm_source=loimu&utm_medium=email

Job description

The Interdisciplinary and Intersectoral Research Fellowship Programme for Future Leaders in Immunology (IMMUFELLOW) is an innovative postdoctoral training initiative of the University of Turku (UTU) and Åbo Akademi University (ÅAU) in Turku, Finland, jointly funded by the European Union’s Marie Skłodowska Curie-actions (MSCA) COFUND programme.

Immune-related diseases, such as infections, atherosclerosis, and cancer, are increasing in prevalence and pose major societal/economic challenges. IMMUFELLOW aims to train experts and leaders in the broad field of immunology who will advance research to address the needs in the prevention and treatment of immune-mediated diseases. Its goals are breakthrough innovations, scientific renewal, and accelerating the diverse career development of talented researchers by supporting the bottom-up development of outstanding early- and mid-career academics through the provision of three years of funding and enabling them to carry out research projects of their own design.

IMMUFELLOW invites applications for up to eleven (11) fixed-term three-year (36 months) IMMUFELLOW postdoctoral researcher positions (Senior Researcher at UTU and Researcher at ÅAU) starting from April/May 2026. In this Call for Applications, nine (9) positions will be filled at UTU and two (2) at ÅAU. The same eligibility and application criteria apply, and all applications will be evaluated equally. The research must be immunology-related. Applicants may select any research topic and approach to immunology, including basic, translational, and clinical immunology, diagnostics, drug development, and health economics, provided it reflects the core research strengths of UTU or ÅAU. IMMUFELLOW postdoctoral researchers are recruited internationally through an open, transparent, and merit-based recruitment process based on external anonymous peer review. Successful applications will be selected based on academic excellence.

For more information on the IMMUFELLOW postdoctoral MSCA COFUND programme, please visit the IMMUFELLOW website.

Please note that you can only apply for a position at UTU using this application form. If you wish to apply for a position at ÅAU, you must use their separate application system. For more details, see the section How to Apply.

Job description

The IMMUFELLOW programme prioritises interdisciplinary and intersectoral research and is in line with the European Charter and Code of Conduct, which is designed to improve the attractiveness and conditions of a research career in Europe by standardising practices and promoting the mobility and career development of researchers. IMMUFELLOW also aims to leverage knowledge and resources outside academia to improve the quality and practical applicability of research and to promote diverse scientific approaches to address challenges in immunology and achieve innovative breakthroughs that provide scientific and societal value. The main task of IMMUFELLOW postdoctoral researchers is to carry out an internationally excellent research project over a three-year period, during which the project results will be disseminated in a variety of ways. Dedicated intersectoral mentoring teams will guide and support IMMUFELLOW researchers. In addition, they will enjoy a high level of autonomy to pursue their research project and develop and establish their future career plans. The selected applicants will form a community of IMMUFELLOW postdoctoral researchers and will have access to exceptional training opportunities and monthly seminars/networking events.

IMMUFELLOW offers a structured postdoctoral programme that integrates science, technology, and entrepreneurship. Moreover, IMMUFELLOW ensures comprehensive research quality and training opportunities beyond academia, and postdoctoral researchers can also explore research, training, and development opportunities in corporate settings, with education on regulatory standards/good practices in diagnostics, drug development, and manufacturing.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for qualified, highly motivated, and skilled individuals with outstanding potential and an established record of research excellence with a scientific background in immunology research and/or experience in a relevant field.

Qualification requirements and evaluation process

Eligible applicants must have completed their doctoral degree by the Call deadline, awarded no longer than 10 years before the Call deadline excluding any declared career breaks, such as parental leave or military service). Applicants must meet the MSCA Mobility Rule Requirements, that is, they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Finland for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the Call deadline. Therefore, returning residents of Finland may be eligible to apply. The positions are located at a campus of either UTU or ÅAU, and successful applicants are required to reside in Finland.

Transparency, objectivity, and equality in the selection process are emphasised, and the Call is open to postdoctoral researchers from anywhere in the world and of all nationalities, ages, or research disciplines, as long as their proposed research is related to immunology. Successful applicants are requested to demonstrate engagement in international academic networks and provide evidence of their ability to work in a research environment of high international standard.

Applicants must define an original, autonomous research project of their own design: this must be situated within an existing unit (e.g. research group or department) within UTU or ÅAU and engage with the core research expertise of the respective university.

Applicants should request a Letter of Support from one of the potential project supervisors from participating units at UTU or ÅAU. More information about research at UTU and ÅAU can be found on the IMMUFELLOW website: www.immufellow.fi/research.

It is mandatory for IMMUFELLOW postdoctoral researcher to commit to the host university’s policies on equal opportunities (UTUÅAU) and open science principles (UTUÅAU), including free access to peer-reviewed publications, adherence to FAIR data management, and compliance with UTU or ÅAU policies (including those on research ethics) and local law. They must adhere to the Act on the Right in Inventions made at Higher Education Institutions (369/2006) and the ’Guideline for Inventions’ (UTU) and the ’Regulations on Inventions’ (ÅAU) that cover the management of patentable inventions, processes for documentation, disclosure, classification, university rights, inventor obligations, confidentiality, commercialisation, inventor compensations, and dispute resolution. Research or training outside the recruiting organisation is capped at 12 months per MSCA rules.

All applications will be evaluated using the same criteria, after which separate ranking lists will be established for UTU and ÅAU, with appointments made in rank order within each list. Eligible IMMUFELLOW applicants will be selected based on an objective, international peer review process with no in-person interviews to ensure objectivity and equality. The selection committee ranks the applicants based on the external evaluations. After the final rankings are completed, a selection meeting will be held between the selection committee and IMMUFELLOW supervisory board to finalise the rankings and confirm the selection of successful applications and reserve lists. Please see the criteria for evaluating the excellence of the applicant and research project along with the scoring criteria on the IMMUFELLOW website www.immufellow.fi

How to apply?

Detailed instructions and guidance for applicants can be found on the IMMUFELLOW websiteand Guide for Applicants.

Please apply through our online recruitment systems.

Applicants to UTU submit their application through UTU’s online recruitment system TalentAdore. Please see instructions for submitting a job application .

or 

Applicants to ÅAU submit their applications through ÅAU’s online recruitment system LAURA.Please see instructions for submitting a job application .

Complete the application with all required documents according to the instructions provided and submit the application by the Call deadline. Please write your application and all accompanying documents in English. The closing date for applications is 27 November 2025 at 16.00 (EEST GMT+3/13:00 UTC). Applicants may submit no more than one application for this Call. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last one will be taken into account and this applies to applications to either UTU or ÅAU.

Attach to the application form the following documents in English in PDF form (8 attachments):
Copy of the Doctoral Certificate (if unavailable, a copy of the official confirmation of PhD completion).Curriculum Vitae (maximum two pages; template provided; do not provide age, gender, or a photo).A list of publications indicating the five most significant (non-English titles must be translated into English). Please provide the author, title of the article, name of the journal, year, volume and issue, page range, and DOI code (if available).Research Plan, including secondment strategy and consideration of ethical issues (maximum 20,000 characters no spaces, including references, template provided).Research Plan Abstract (maximum 2,000 characters, no spaces).Ethics Self-Assessment form (template provided based on European Commission checklist and guidance).Initial Data Management Plan (DMP) (maximum one page, template provided).A Letter of Support from the host laboratory (UTU or ÅAU) is required. At least one Letter of Support should be provided by the potential host unit using the template provided on the IMMUFELLOW webpage.

All eight (8) attachments must be in PDF format. All attachments must be written in English with a font size of 11 in Arial, single spaced. This font size must be used throughout the application, except for the footnotes, which must have a font size of 9. Any text within figures, tables, etc., must have a font size of at least 8. Please use the provided standard templates to ensure uniformity and follow the specified instructions for each attachment. If you do not do so, or adhere to character/word limits, you run the risk of administrative rejection.

Name all the attachment documents using your last name and the document title (e.g. Last name_Doctoral certificate, Last name_Curriculum vitae). Upload attachments 5-8 as ’Other attachments’ in the application form in the given order and name them accordingly (e.g. Last name_Research Plan Abstract). Please note that in templates, the content in italics and green font within marks are for guidance only and should be removed before submission. Templates for attachments and more detailed instructions on how to prepare application documents can be found in the Guide for Applicants and on the IMMUFELLOW webpage. For further information, please contact immufellow@utu.fi.

Apply to the position no later than 27 November 2025 by 16:00 (EEST GMT+3/13:00 UTC)

Benefits

What do we offer?

Employment as a full-time postdoctoral researcher for 36 months under a fixed-term contract at UTU (9 positions) or ÅAU (2 positions). The employment contract is based on a collective labour agreement and a total working time of 1,612 hours per year. Both universities offer flexible working arrangements and promote work-life balance. For more information, see the ’Benefits’ section below.

Salary and the trial period

IMMUFELLOW offers attractive remuneration comprising a salary and additional allowances. The salary of IMMUFELLOW postdoctoral researcher is determined in accordance with the university’s salary system for teaching and research personnel. It consists of a task-specific salary component and a personal performance salary component. The individual salary component ranges from a minimum of 6% to a maximum of 50% of the task-specific salary. The salary for a IMMUFELLOW postdoc corresponds to a requirement level 6 for teaching and research personnel and the pre-estimated personal performance percentage of 17% (current gross salary around 4500 € per month), and is subject to any potential yearly increases determined by the collective agreement. Progress in the researcher’s personal performance can be taken into account when determining the salary during employment. Salary and allowances are taxable income.

Recruited IMMUFELLOW postdoctoral researchers will be granted a mobility allowance of €100 per month, if they are eligible, and a family allowance of €100 per month, if they are eligible (researchers who are married, have a formal status equivalent to marriage, or have dependent children), as per the MSCA guidelines. Family allowance eligibility can be updated during employment if the following criteria are met: spouse, partner in a legally recognised relationship, or dependent children supported by the researcher.

In addition, the researchers are entitled to annual travel costs (up to €1,200 per year), research costs (up to €5,000 per year for justified expenses), training costs (up to €1,200 per year), and opportunities for innovation funding (up to €10,000 over three years for innovation activities, e.g. proof of concept).

The primary workplace is UTU or ÅAU in Turku, and the position is subject to a trial period of six (6) months.

Benefits and working conditions

UTU and ÅAU offers you an exciting opportunity to freely pursue and develop your own research concepts. Both universities prioritise well-being by offering, for example, occupational health care-services. You will also have access to diverse university services to support your work and professional development, and we will help you grow a competitive career profile with an inspiring work environment and community. We invest in your work well-being and promote work-life balance, for example, by offering flexible working hours and comprehensive well-being and support services. Please read more about UTU and ÅAU as an employer from our ’Come work with us!’ (UTUÅAU) pages.

The European Commission has awarded both UTU and ÅAU the right to use the HR Excellence in Research quality label. The label is a token of the university’s commitment to continuous development of the position and working conditions of researchers according to the guidelines set forth in the European Charter for Researchers. The university offers good support and orientation for international hires.

We value equality and diversity in our work community and encourage all qualified applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, to apply for our open positions.

Learn more about Finnish culture and relocation to Finland:

UTU is among the world’s top universities in most rankings and among the best universities in the world in certain fields. Our high-quality basic research, a multidisciplinary research profile, and close cooperation in research infrastructures create the basis for international top research. Read more about UTU in international university rankings.

ÅAU is an internationally acknowledged research university with an extensive responsibility for providing education in Swedish in Finland. With its international research community and strong Nordic ties, ÅAU has a nationally and internationally acclaimed and recognised position within research and education.

Contact:

Email: immufellow@utu.fi
Location: 20014 Turun yliopisto 

Information for the applicant 

The application form cannot be saved as a draft. However, after submitting you can return to edit your application via the link you receive by email. The application can be edited until the application deadline. 

You have 6 hours to complete your application before the timeout. 

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Postdoctoral Researcher, Molecular Biotechnology

26.10.2025 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4299342617/?trackingId=eqFzKO53SUmhiefYtOOaXw%3D%3D&refId=5qxKdbeZSuaVvfenkLNaCg%3D%3D&midToken=AQGUTTC3ZgQsPw&midSig=2YHwfffUEmHrY1&trk=eml-email_job_alert_digest_01-job_card-0-jobcard_body&trkEmail=eml-email_job_alert_digest_01-job_card-0-jobcard_body-null-efvr61~mgopi2g7~t8-null-null&eid=efvr61-mgopi2g7-t8&otpToken=MWEwMjFkZTIxMjJjY2JjMGJkMjQwNGVkNDAxZWU0Yjc4YmNmZDQ0ODlhYTk4ZjYxNzljNjA1NmU0ZTUyNThmMmY1ZDBkZmJhNDZjY2U0ZDU2MzllZDVlMjhiYTUzN2QzMDA5MGUyMDRmNTVkZTNkNjMzNGRmNSwxLDE%3D

About the job

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors, and more than 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

The Cellular Engineering group, lead by Assistant Professor Sesilja Aranko, is looking for a

Postdoctoral Researcher in Molecular Biotechnology

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join a project focused on understanding the role of post-translational modifications in shaping the assembly and functional properties of protein-based materials. In this position, you will develop methods for the recombinant production of post-translationally modified structural proteins, investigate their effects on material assembly and properties, and design new, functional materials. In the project, we are particularly interested in modifying proteins relevant for biomaterials, including silk- and collagen-proteins, with the aim of developing novel sustainable yet high-performing and functional biomaterials.

The successful candidate will join our Cellular Engineering research group, which operates at the interface of molecular biotechnology, protein engineering, and biomolecular materials. Our research aims to advance microbial production of sustainable solutions. To enable this, we develop methods for biomolecular protein-conjugation reactions as well as enzymatic post-translational modifications, including phosphorylations, hydroxylations, and glycosylations. We apply and develop ultra-high throughput screening technologies to facilitate efficient optimization of the enzymes and products. The applications of this research span enzyme technologies to functional biomaterials.

Scientific environment

The Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems (BIO2), one of three departments in the School of Chemical Engineering at Aalto University, has an internationally leading reputation in basic and applied research for the development of advanced materials from natural resources. It is one of Europe’s leading research and higher education institutions in the field of sustainable chemistry and engineering based on the utilization of renewable resources.

BIO2 aims to contribute to the development of novel solutions to move towards sustainable primary production and processing systems that can produce materials with fewer inputs, less environmental impact, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Within bioscience, the department has research in bioprocess technology, molecular biotechnology, enzyme technology, metabolic engineering, synthetic biology, biomolecular, and biohybrid materials.

Requirements

  • Recently obtained PhD (within five years) in biotechnology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
  • The candidate should have sound knowledge and skills in molecular biology, including knowhow on relevant methods and characterization techniques.
  • Experience and skills in microbial engineering and/or biomaterials is seen as a benefit.
  • The candidate should have demonstrated expertise in dissemination of scientific results.
  • Prior expertise in teaching and supervisorial duties, as well as project management is seen as an advantage. The successful candidate has the ability and willingness to drive high-profile, interdisciplinary research and to contribute to teaching and supervision of MSc and PhD level researchers.
  • The candidate must have good oral and written command of English.

What We Offer

At Aalto University you have the possibility to work within a well-resourced learning community where the students are rigorously selected and highly motivated. This results in an unusually interactive and intellectually engaging atmosphere. Our main campus is located in Espoo, Finland, in the capital Helsinki region. Helsinki is the lively, dynamic capital of Finland with active international social scene, good opportunities for culture or outdoor activities, and reputedly high quality of living in general.

You will work as part of a supportive and creative team, be part of a vivid, multidisciplinary scientific community, and have access to high-end laboratory infrastructure that facilitates you in achieving ambituious scientific goals and supports your career development.

The candidate will be granted fixed-term contract for two years with a possibility for extension. The expected starting salary of a postdoctoral researcher is approximately 4000-4200 EUR/month depending on experience. The contract includes occupational health care benefits and Finland has a comprehensive social security system.

Ready to apply?

To apply for the position, please submit the following application materials in English through the ’Apply’ link at the latest on 31.10.2025.

The application should include the following:

  • A letter of motivation
  • CV, incl. list of publications
  • Names and contact details of at least 2 possible references

Evaluation of the applications may start immediately.

Aalto University’s employees and visitors should apply for the position via the internal HR system Workday (keyword Find Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions).

For more information

For additional information, please contact Prof. Sesilja Aranko (firstname.lastname@aalto.fi).

Want to know more about us and your future colleagues?

You can watch these videos: Aalto University – Towards a better world, Aalto People , and Shaping a Sustainable Future.

For more information about living in Finland: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto/for-international-staff

Read more about working at Aalto: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto

About Finland

Finland is a great place for living with or without family – it is a safe, politically stable and well-organized Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was just listed again as the happiest country in the world: https://worldhappiness.report/news/its-a-three-peat-finland-keeps-top-spot-as-happiest-country-in-world/

For more information about living in Finland: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto/living-in-finland

Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.

More about Aalto University:

Aalto.fi

youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity

linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/

www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity

instagram.com/aaltouniversity

To view information about Workday Accessibility, please click here.

Please see more of our Open Positions here.

Väitöskirjatutkija, farmaseuttinen biologia

26.10.2025 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.jobly.fi/tyopaikka/vaitoskirjatutkija-farmaseuttinen-biologia-2509360?source=job_alert&utm_source=job_alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=job_alert&utm_content=job_title

Helsingin yliopiston farmasian tiedekunnassa tehdään farmasian tutkimusta ja annetaan alan korkeinta opetusta Suomessa. Tiedekunnasta valmistuu farmaseutteja ja proviisoreja, filosofian maistereita kansainvälisestä maisteriohjelmasta sekä farmasian ja filosofian tohtoreita. Lisäksi tiedekunta antaa ammatillista erikoistumiskoulutusta apteekki- ja sairaalafarmasiassa sekä teollisuusfarmasiassa ja osallistuu aktiivisesti alan täydennyskoulutukseen. Tiedekunta kouluttaa myös ruotsinkielisiä proviisoreita. Farmasian tiedekunta jakautuu kolmeen osastoon: farmaseuttisten biotieteiden osasto, farmakologian ja lääkehoidon osasto sekä farmaseuttisen kemian ja teknologian osasto. Tiedekunnan koulutusohjelmat vastaavat tutkintoon johtavan koulutuksen kokonaisvaltaisesta johtamisesta ja laadusta. Tutustu lisää: https://www.helsinki.fi/fi/farmasian-tiedekunta.

Farmasian tiedekunta hakee

VÄITÖSKIRJATUTKIJAA

määräaikaiseen työsuhteeseen enintään 5 vuodeksi. Työsuhde alkaa 1.1.2026 tai sopimuksen mukaan.

Tehtävän ala on farmaseuttinen biologia ja sijoituspaikka farmaseuttisten biotieteiden osasto. Farmaseuttinen biologia on farmasian osa-alue, jonka tutkimuskohteena on kasvien, mikro-organismien ja eläinten elävät solut lääke- ja apuaineiden tuottajina. Tämä osa-alue pohjautuu farmasian biologisiin perusteisiin ja niiden hyväksikäyttöön lääkeaineiden kehittämisessä, tuottamisessa, laadun tutkimisessa, standardoinnissa ja käytössä. Farmaseuttiseen biologiaan kuuluu farmakognosia ja farmaseuttinen mikrobiologia, joissa sovelletaan kasvitieteen, kemian, bioteknologian, geeniteknologian, farmakologian ja toksikologian menetelmiä luonnonaineiden tutkimuksessa.

Tehtävä edellyttää:

  • soveltuvaa ylempää korkeakoulututkintoa, esim. farmasian, mikrobiologian tai molekyylibiologian alalta
  • kykyä ja motivoitumista tieteelliseen tutkimukseen ja opetukseen
  • hyvää suomen kielen ja englannin kielen taitoa, ruotsin kielen taito on eduksi

Väitöskirjatutkijan tehtävänä on väitöskirjatyön tekeminen ja tohtorin tutkinnon suorittaminen farmaseuttisen biologian opintosuunnassa. Tehtäviin kuuluu myös opetus- ja muita tehtäviä. Opetustehtäviä on enintään 20 % vuosittaisesta työajasta.

Väitöskirjatutkijan tehtävään valittavalta edellytetään ylempää korkeakoulututkintoa ja tohtorin tutkinnon suoritusoikeutta Helsingin yliopistossa tai että hän saa tohtorin tutkinnon suoritusoikeuden Helsingin yliopistoon työsuhteen alkuun sijoittuvan koeajan (6 kk) kuluessa. Soveltuvin tohtoriohjelma on todennäköisesti Lääketutkimuksen tohtoriohjelma (Doctoral Programme in Drug Research). Lisätietoa tohtorikoulutukseen hakemisesta: https://www.helsinki.fi/fi/hakeminen-ja-opetus/hae-tohtoriohjelmiin/nain-haet-tohtoriohjelmiin.

Miksi meille?

Tarjoamme monipuolisen työn eri alojen huippuosaajien kanssa kansainvälisessä työyhteisössä. Työ antaa mahdollisuuden väitöskirjaan tähtäävän tutkimustyön ohella kehittyä myös opetustaidoissa. Farmaseuttisen biologian tutkimusryhmien projektit ja olemassa olevat tutkimusverkostot luovat monipuolisia mahdollisuuksia kehittää omaa osaamistaan. Tutkimusryhmät toimivat osana farmasian tiedekunnan lääketutkimusohjelmaa, joka tarjoaa erinomaisen ympäristön lääketutkimukselle.

Tehtävän palkkaus perustuu yliopistoissa sovellettavan palkkausjärjestelmän opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstön vaativuustasokartan tasoihin 2-4 (vaativuustaso 2: alkuvaihe; vaativuustaso 3: tohtorin tutkintoon vaadittava työ on noin puolessa välissä; vaativuustaso 4: ohjaaja arvioi väitöstilaisuuden olevan noin vuoden kuluttua). Tyypillinen aloittavan väitöskirjatutkijan aloituspalkka on 2 500 – 2 600€/kk.

Hakemuksen toimittaminen

Kiinnostuitko tehtävästä? Jätä hakemus yhtenä pdf-tiedostona Helsingin yliopiston rekrytointiportaalin kautta (Hae nyt tai Työntekijän kirjautuminen, hakemuksen kohta ”CV”).

Hakemuksen tulee liittää seuraavat asiakirjat:

1) hakemuskirje, jossa kuvaat soveltuvuuttasi ja motivaatiotasi tehtävään (max. 2 sivua)

2) ansioluettelo sisältäen mm. suoritetut tutkinnot, selvityksen aiemmista ansioistasi (ml. mahdolliset julkaisut sekä opetuskokemus), sekä kahden suosittelijan yhteystiedot

3) tutkintotodistukset sekä opintosuoritusote ylemmän korkeakoulututkintosi aikana suorittamistasi opinnoista sekä jo mahdollisesti suorittamistasi tohtoriopinnoista

Liitteet kootaan yhdeksi pdf-tiedostoksi, joka nimetään seuraavasti:

farmbiologia_sukunimi_etunimi. Hakemus tehdään suomeksi tai ruotsiksi.

Hakuaika päättyy 9.11. (klo 23.59).

Lisätietoa

  • Tehtävästä: professori, osastonjohtaja Päivi Tammela: paivi.tammela(at)helsinki.fi
  • Rekrytointiportaalista ja hakemisesta: HR-asiantuntija Heidi Kauppinen, heidi.m.kauppinen(at)helsinki.fi, p. 0504155341

Tutustu myös

Monimuotoinen ja yhdenvertainen opiskelu- ja työkulttuuri ovat meille tärkeitä. Sen vuoksi teemme parhaamme edistääksemme inklusiivista yliopistoyhteisöä. Kannustamme kaikkia osaavia ja eritaustaisia hakijoita hakemaan tehtäviämme.
 
Tästä linkistä pääset lukemaan yliopistomme esteettömyydestä ja saavutettavuudesta.
 
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Doctoral Researcher in Biomechanics – University of Jyväskylä

11.10.2025 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4310714309

About the job

I am pleased to share a PhD opening as part of my newly funded Academy of Finland project, MAMO: https://research.fi/en/results/funding/83260

PhD Fellowship: Mapping skeletal muscle properties in children and young adults with cerebral palsy

Link: https://ats.talentadore.com/apply/doctoral-researcher-in-biomechanics/8dRGOr

Deadline: October 26th

The doctoral researcher will combine advanced medical imaging techniques, including MRI and 3D ultrasound, to map muscle properties and understand how structural changes affect muscle forces and human movement.

The candidate will join a multidisciplinary team at the University of Jyväskylä, working in close collaboration with the New Children’s Hospital in Helsinki and an extensive international research network.

Postdoctoral Researcher in Evolutionary Biology, group Karagic – University of Helsinki

11.10.2025 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4308585932

About the job

The Karagic Research group at the Institute of Biotechnology in the University of Helsinki is looking for highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher. The start date of the employment is early 2026 and the employment length is 3 years.

Summary Of The Project

Adaptive phenotypic plasticity—the ability of organisms to modify their traits in response to environmental change—is central to evolutionary biology and conservation. This project combines experimental evolution, single-cell sequencing (scRNA-seq, scATAC-seq), and whole-genome resequencing to resolve the genetic, regulatory, and transcriptional basis of adaptive plasticity and its evolution. The postdoc will take a leading role in, focusing on experimental evolution under novel and variable light environments, integrating multi-omics datasets, and investigating how adaptive plasticity evolves under different selective pressures. For more information, please visit Nidal Karagic’s laboratory web page: https://www.adaptive-plasticity.com

Research Group Descriptions

Phenotypic plasticity, the ability of an organism to change its characteristics with changes in the environment, is an important mechanism by which populations can survive and flourish. Especially in our time, where human-induced environmental changes occur all around the globe, it is important to understand how populations can produce different characters from the same genetic code to deal with these environmental changes. Additionally, our understanding of how this ability evolved is still limited. Karagic’s Research group’s goal is to clarify 1) what are the mechanisms that allow populations to change (i.e., to show plasticity) and 2) how does this ability evolve? A common model for plasticity research, the Trinidadian guppy Poecilia reticulata, offers a great opportunity to resolve these questions, due to their proven ability to show plasticity in many traits.

About You

  • You have a PhD degree.
  • You have experience with bioinformatic analysis, behavioral and/or experimental evolution experiments.
  • You have experience handling and taking care of live fish.
  • You have demonstrated research experience in the field of evolutionary biology or visual ecology.
  • You are ambitious and motivated to tackle challenging problems.
  • You can work together in a team towards a common goal while pulling your share of the load.

What We Offer

  • The salary is based on Collective Agreement for Finnish universities, and it is approximately 3 500 € per month depending on candidates experience and merits.
  • A dynamic and international research environment at the Institute of Biotechnology, HiLIFE, University of Helsinki
  • Access to cutting-edge facilities in genomics, single-cell sequencing, and computational biology.
  • Mentorship and career development opportunities, including leadership training programs
  • Opportunities for international research exchanges with collaborators in the USA and Norway.
  • A three-year contract with the possibility of extension, starting in early 2026.
  • 5-7 weeks of paid holidays per academic year.
  • Occupational health care.

How To Apply

Please submit your application, which includes the following documents in English, as a single PDF file:

  • cover letter
  • CV
  • PhD degree diploma

Applications are to be sent as a single PDF-file using the University’s recruitment system via the button “Apply now” as soon as possible, but no later than 31st of October 2025. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Group Leader Nidal Karagic, nidal.karagic@helsinki.fi

About the University of Helsinki, the Helsinki Institute of Life Science and the Institute of Biotechnology

University of Helsinki is one of the world’s leading universities for multidisciplinary research. Helsinki Institute of Life Science HiLIFE is an independent research institute that supports high-quality life science research across university campuses and faculties. Institute of Biotechnology BI, a part of HiLIFE, is an internationally renowned research institute with an inclusive and curiosity-driven working culture. The research activities are carried out in research groups joined into three multidisciplinary research programs. The Institute hosts several shared research infrastructures, including cutting-edge facilities for genomic and transcriptomic sequencing, cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM), light microscopy, and proteomics. For more information, please visit https://www.helsinki.fi/hilife/bi