Helsinki University in Finland invites applications for vacant (28) PhD, Postdoc and Academic Positions

Helsinki University in Finland invites application for vacant PhD, Postdoc and Academic Positions, is a university located in Helsinki, Finland. the oldest university in Finland.

Faculty of Science

Doctoral Researcher in Biogeochemistry and Environmental Sciences

Faculty of Science invites applications for DOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN BIOGEOCHEMISTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES for a fixed period of 4 years starting on September 1st, 2025, or as agreed.BackgroundNorthern wetlands emit large amounts of methane (CH4), a potent greenhouse gas. There are hig…

Apply before 31.7.2025

Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences

Postdoctoral researcher related to limits of adaptation to climate change in cities

The Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Helsinki is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in Environmental Social Sciences in the Ecosystems and Environment Research ProgrammeThe position is for a fixed term period for 2 years and a…

Apply before 31.7.2025

Faculty of Medicine

Postdoctoral Researcher / Doctoral Researcher in Autoimmune Neurology

Sini Laakso’s lab Autoimmune Neurology at the Translational Immunology Research Program at University of Helsinki, Faculty of Medicine invites applications for the position of POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER / DOCTORAL RESEARCHER We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work on our project…

Apply before 31.7.2025

Faculty of Social Sciences

Postdoctoral Researcher in Finnish Centre of Excellence – Tax Systems Research

The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki invites applications for the position of         POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER in Finnish Centre of Excellence – Tax Systems Research    for a fixed term period for the duration of 1/9/2025-31/12/2026 or as agreed.This position is par…

Apply before 4.8.2025

Helsinki Institute of Life Science

Group Leader, Institute of Biotechnology

The University of Helsinki, Finland, is a vibrant scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. It is one of the leading multidisciplinary research universities and ranks among the top 100 international universities in the world. It is currently investing heavily in life scienc…

Apply before 4.8.2025

Faculty of Science

Postdoctoral Researcher in Statistics

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the Faculty of Science of the University of Helsinki invites applications for POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN STATISTICS for a fixed term of 2 years, starting preferably by October 1st, 2025 but a later starting date is also negotiable. There wil…

Apply before 10.8.2025

Helsinki Institute of Life Science

FIMM-EMBL Group Leaders in Molecular Medicine

FIMM is seeking outstanding candidates for positions of FIMM-EMBL Group Leaders in Molecular Medicine This group leader search is for 2-3 early-stage group leaders with significant international experience during their PhD and postdoc periods. The selected group leaders are expected to in…

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Faculty of Social Sciences

Postdoctoral Researcher on Aquatic Science and Technology Studies and More-than-human relations

The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki invites applications for the position of POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER ON Aquatic Science and Technology Studies and More-than-human relationsfor a fixed term period for the duration of 1.10.2025-31.08.2029 or as agreed.This position …

Apply before 14.8.2025

Faculty of Science

Postdoctoral Researcher OR Doctoral Researcher in Atmospheric Sciences / Environmental Sciences

The Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) is a large multidisciplinary research unit based in physics, chemistry, meteorology, forest sciences, environmental sciences and social sciences in the University of Helsinki. INAR aims to strengthen the internationally leadin…

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Faculty of Science

Postdoctoral Researcher in Algorithms and Computational Biology

Department of Computer Science of Faculty of Science invites applications for a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN ALGORITHMS AND COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY starting from September 2025, or as agreed. The Postdoctoral Researcher will be a full-time contract for the maximum duration of 2 years.  Positi…

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Faculty of Science

Doctoral Researcher in Algorithms and Computational Biology

Department of Computer Science of Faculty of Science invites applications for a DOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN ALGORITHMS AND COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY starting from September 2025, or as agreed. The Doctoral Researcher will be offered a full-time contract for the maximum duration of 4 years. There w…

Apply before 15.8.2025

Faculty of Science

Postdoctoral Researcher in Mathematical Physics

The department of Mathematics and Statistics at the Faculty of Science at the University of Helsinki invites applications for Postdoctoral Researcher in Mathematical Physics for a fixed term of two years, with a possible extension to a third year depending on the progress of work and fund…

Apply before 15.8.2025

Helsinki Institute of Life Science

Bioinformatician

The University of Helsinki is seeking a highly motivated and service-oriented Bioinformatician to join the newly established HiLIFE Biodata unit. The unit supports life scientists by transforming complex high-throughput data into actionable scientific insights. Position overview:We are lo…

Apply before 15.8.2025

Helsinki Institute of Life Science

Postdoctoral / Doctoral Researcher in cell and molecular biology, Vartiainen group

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 Biotechn…

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Helsinki Institute of Life Science

Postdoctoral Researcher in Single-Cell Genomics through the NORPOD program

This project explores how mutations in chromatin-modifying genes disrupt early neurodevelopment by systematically profiling in vitro neurons using multimodal single-cell and spatial profiling. By integrating gene expression, chromatin accessibility, cell morphology, and spatial data, we a…

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Helsinki Institute of Life Science

Postdoctoral Researcher in Functional Cancer Microbiome through the NORPOD program

This project aims to identify the spatial genetic and adaptive dynamics of tumour microbiome in colorectal cancer. To do so, we will integrate single-cell genomics, transcriptomics and clinical data using unique novel mouse models, spatial technologies and analytical methods. Postdoctoral…

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Helsinki Institute of Life Science

Postdoctoral Researcher in cell and developmental biology, Group Marja Mikkola

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 university campuses and faculties. The Institute of …

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Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor or Professor in Ecological Restoration of Urban Environments

The Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences invites applications for the position of ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR IN ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION OF URBAN ENVIRONMENTS  The expected starting date for the position is by 1st January 2026 or by mutual agreement. T…

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Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences

Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Cellular Metabolism

The Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences invites applications for the position ofASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN CELLULAR METABOLISMThe expected starting for the position is by 1st January 2026 or by mutual agreement. The successful applicant will be appointed to …

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Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry

University lecturer in Urban greening

The Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry invites applications for the position of University lecturer in Urban greening, from 1.10.2025 onwards or as agreed. The permanent position will be located at the Department of Agricultural Sciences. The field of the position is urban greening. The …

Apply before 18.8.2025

Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry

University lecturer in Global forest management

The Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry invites applications for the position of University lecturer in Global forest management, starting 1.11.2025 or as agreed. The permanent position will be located at the Department of Forest Sciences.   The university lecturer strengthens the global …

Apply before 18.8.2025

Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry

Postdoctoral Researcher in Sustainability assessment of food systems

The University of Helsinki is inviting applications for a postdoctoral researcher position for a 1-1.5 year contract depending on the starting date (the position can be started as soon as the person has been appointed). There might be a possibility for an extension of the contract dependi…

Apply before 18.8.2025

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor of Production Animal Medicine

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for the following position:ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR OF PRODUCTION ANIMAL MEDICINE (in Finnish: tuotantoeläinten terveyden ja sairaanhoito / in Swedish: hälsa och sjukvård för lantbruksdjur)The applicant m…

Apply before 20.8.2025

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for the following position:ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR OF VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING (in Finnish: eläinlääketieteellinen diagnostinen kuvantaminen / in Swedish: veterinärmedicinska bilddiagnostik)The appl…

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Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry

Two postdoctoral researchers and/or doctoral researcher, Future Forests

Current climate change scenarios estimate the growth zones to shift approximately 80 km northwards in a decade, and the speed is likely to accelerate towards the end of the century. On the other hand, forest trees take decades to mature, meaning that the seedlings begin their growth in a …

Apply before 25.8.2025

Faculty of Science

Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental Particle Physics

The Helsinki Institute of Physics invites applications for aDOCTORAL RESEARCHER AND POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN EXPERIMENTAL PARTICLE PHYSICS in the HIP CMS experiment group starting on September 2025, or as agreed, in a fixed-term contract until 31.8.2029. BackgroundThe positions are open…

Apply before 31.8.2025

Helsinki Institute of Life Science

Postdoctoral Researcher in Multimodal Machine Learning for Precision Cancer Medicine

Postdoctoral Researcher in Multimodal Machine Learning for Precision Cancer Medicine The Machine Learning in Biomedicine (MLBioMed) research group at the Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki, is currently seeking a highly-motivated postdoctoral researche…

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Faculty of Law

Postdoctoral Researcher for legal aspects of food and medical drug security

Postdoctoral Researcher for research action Food & Drug Security (FooDrug) The Faculty of Law invite applications for the position ofPOSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER for a fixed-term appointment for five (5) years, starting as agreed. FooDrug aims at high standards in quality, safety, acceptabilit…

Apply before 10.9.2025