PhD and Postdoctoral Positions at The University of Helsinki, is a university located in Helsinki, Finland. the oldest university in Finland.
Independent institutes
Doctoral Researcher, Biodiversity Change
The Finnish Museum of Natural History LUOMUS at the University of Helsinki invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher, Biodiversity Changefor a fixed-term employment for the duration of three years starting as agreed, or in September 2025 at the latest. The work will be based at the …
Apply before 25.4.2025
Faculty of Science
Laboratory engineer in isotope mass spectometry
The Faculty of Science invites applications for a permanent full-time position of Laboratory Engineer in Isotope Mass Spectometry at the geophysical, environmental and mineralogical laboratories (HelLabs) of the Department of Geosciences and Geography, University of Helsinki starting Sept…
Apply before 27.4.2025
Faculty of Arts
Professor of History
The Faculty of Arts invites applications for the position of PROFESSOR OF HISTORY The appointment term will be indefinite following a trial period of six months. The appointment is planned to begin on 1 January 2026. Job description History is among the University of Helsinki’s oldes…
Apply before 28.4.2025
University Services
International Trainees for the Doctoral Education team
The University of Helsinki Trainee Programme for International Master Students is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme. We are looking for four (4) trainees for the Doctoral Education team. Your main task as a trainee is supporting th…
Apply before 28.4.2025
Faculty of Social Sciences
Trainee for Caring labour: A multi-modal study of migrant workers’ care practices and mobilities
The University of Helsinki International trainee programme is open to all international students enrolled in a University of Helsinki master’s programme. We are now looking for a TRAINEE for Caring labour: A multi-modal study of migrant workers’ care practices and mobilities project funde…
Apply before 28.4.2025
Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry
Postdoctoral researcher, Regional data analytics
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a fixed-term two-year position starting on June 1, 2025 (or as agreed) at the Ruralia Institute’s Mikkeli unit. Job descriptionWe are looking for an expert in quantitative methods and data analytics. The position involves designing and conducti…
Apply before 30.4.2025
Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences
Doctoral Researcher in RNA-mediated control of protein synthesis
The RNAcious laboratory at the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, is recruiting a doctoral researcher to study how pathogens utilize RNA-based mechanisms to further infection in prokaryotic model organisms. The RNAcious laboratory, led by Dr Peter Sa…
Apply before 30.4.2025
Faculty of Pharmacy
University Lecturer in Industrial Pharmacy
Faculty of Pharmacy invites applications for the position of a University Lecturer in Industrial Pharmacy for a fixed term position (substitution) for 1 September 2025 (or as agreed) – 30 April 2029. The appointment includes a six months probationary period. The position possibly continu…
Apply before 30.4.2025
Faculty of Theology
Doctoral Researcher in theology or religious studies
Doctoral Researcher in theology or religious studies The Faculty of Theology is looking for a doctoral researcher (starting 1 July 2025 or as agreed, fixed-term contract for four years) whose dissertation project would contribute to the Profi8 Diversity in Society and Life (DIVSOL), and e…
Apply before 5.5.2025
Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry
University lecturer in Management and organizations
The Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry invites applications for the position of university lecturer in management and organizations, specialized in food economy, starting 1.8.2025 or as agreed. The permanent position will be located at the Department of Economics and Management. The univ…
Apply before 5.5.2025
Faculty of Pharmacy
Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and Social Pharmacy
We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking professor with a clear vision to contribute to the growth and development of emerging fields in social and clinical pharmacy, e.g. digital health, personalized drug therapy, pharmacovigilance and drug safety, pharmacy informatics, medication t…
Apply before 5.5.2025
Faculty of Medicine
Postdoctoral Researcher in the Field of Gene Regulation and Cancer
Faculty of Medicine, Barborič laboratory, invites applications for a position of Postdoctoral Researcher in the field of Gene Regulation by Cyclin-dependent Kinases and their Targeting in Cancer for a fixed-term. The position will be filled for a 2-year term starting at the earliest conve…
Apply before 12.5.2025
Faculty of Science
Postdoctoral Researcher in Machine Learning for Nature Conservation
The Faculty of Science invites applications for a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN MACHINE LEARNING FOR NATURE CONSERVATION starting from August 2025 or as agreed. The Postdoctoral Researcher will be offered a fully funded contract of up to 3 years.About the position The postdoctoral research p…
Apply before 15.5.2025
Faculty of Science
Postdoctoral Researcher in Data Science for Nature Conservation
The Faculty of Science invites applications for a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN DATA SCIENCE FOR NATURE CONSERVATION starting from August 2025 or as agreed. The Postdoctoral Researcher will be offered a fully funded contract of up to 3 years.Position descriptionThe postdoctoral researcher po…
Apply before 15.5.2025
Faculty of Science
Doctoral Researcher in Interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences
The Faculty of Science invites applications for a DOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN INTERDISCIPLINARY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES starting from August 2025 or as agreed. The Doctoral Researcher will be offered a fully funded contract of up to 4 years.About the positionThe doctoral researcher position inv…
Apply before 15.5.2025
Helsinki Institute of Life Science
Postdoctoral researcher in RNA gene evolution, Mönttinen group
The University of Helsinki is one of the world’s leading universities for multidisciplinary research. The Helsinki Institute of Life Science HiLIFE is an independent research institute that supports high quality life science research across the University’s campuses and faculties. The Ins…
Apply before 16.5.2025
Helsinki Institute of Life Science
Doctoral researcher in RNA gene evolution, Mönttinen group
The University of Helsinki is one of the world’s leading universities for multidisciplinary research. The Helsinki Institute of Life Science HiLIFE is an independent research institute that supports high quality life science research across the University’s campuses and faculties. The Ins…
Apply before 16.5.2025
Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry
Doctoral Researcher, Fungal protein for next-gen sustainable foods
We are seeking a highly motivated doctoral researcher to join the project “Microbial Transformation of Fungal Proteins Towards Targeted Techno-Functionality for Next-Gen Sustainable Foods”. The project is funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation and led by Dr. Yaqin Wang at the Department of…
Apply before 20.5.2025
Faculty of Science
Postdoctoral Researcher, Ion Beam Physics
The Department of Physics at the University of Helsinki is a large and multidisciplinary department that offers the most varied university programme in the physical sciences in Finland. The department employs about 200 people, of which 2 are academy professors, 20 are professors and 5 ass…
Apply before 21.5.2025
