Short-Term Doctoral Researcher Positions: The University of Oulu is offering multiple fully-funded short-term doctoral researcher positions in its Health and Biosciences Doctoral Program (HBS-DP) for the year 2026. These positions are designed for healthcare professionals pursuing independent research while contributing to a diverse and collaborative research environment.
Short-Term Doctoral Researcher Positions in Health and Biosciences
Designation
Short-Term Doctoral Researcher
Research Area
- Medicine
- Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
- Dentistry
- Health Sciences
Location
University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree in a relevant field (Licentiate of Medicine, Licentiate of Dentistry, or Master of Health Sciences preferred).
- Must meet the requirements for doctoral study rights as defined on UniOGS’s webpages.
- Minimum grade of 3/5 or at least 60% in both coursework and master’s thesis.
- Applicants must have a commitment letter from their principal supervisor.
- Ineligible if already holding a long-term doctoral researcher position at the University of Oulu.
Job Description
The positions, ranging from 3 to 6 months, aim to support health and biosciences research. Applicants are expected to work independently and within a team environment, potentially supervising undergraduate students. The positions offer opportunities for professional development in a welcome and flexible setting.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their applications by 31.08.2025 (23:59 Finnish local time) through the University of Oulu’s recruitment system. Required documents include:
- Cover Letter (max. 1 page)
- CV (max. 3 pages) following Finnish National Board on Research Integrity TENK guidelines
- Certificates and Transcripts of all previous degrees
- Research Plan (max. 4 pages) following the guidelines of the Academy of Finland
- Commitment Form signed by a prospective principal supervisor
Last Date to Apply
31st August 2025
