The University of Helsinki Doctoral School (UHDS) is inviting applications for 30 fully-funded, four-year doctoral researcher positions starting between 1 January and 31 March 2027. These positions are part of the international, interdisciplinary RESDOC doctoral training project, co-funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe MSCA COFUND scheme.
Doctoral Researchers (30 Positions) at the University of Helsinki, Finland
Position Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Designation | Doctoral Researcher |
| Location | Helsinki, Finland |
| Duration | 4 Years (Fixed-term) |
| Salary | Approx. €2,900 gross per month |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 August 2026 (23:59 EET) |
Research Areas
Your research topic must fit within one of the following four themes of the RESDOC project:
- Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance in a Changing Environment
- Biodiversity and Nature’s Resilience
- Secure and Sustainable Food and Water Systems
- Just Socio-Ecological Transition
Job Description
As a doctoral researcher, you will:
- Conduct full-time doctoral research leading to a PhD degree.
- Be enrolled in one of the university’s 14 doctoral programmes matching your field.
- Collaborate within an international, multidisciplinary research community.
- Engage in temporary secondments or research visits at associated partner organizations.
- Receive academic supervision from leading experts in your field.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, candidates must fulfill the following criteria by the 31 August 2026 deadline:
- Hold a Master’s degree or equivalent (must not already hold a PhD).
- Be an early-stage researcher (less than 4 years of research experience).
- Mobility Rule: Must not have resided or carried out main activities in Finland for more than 12 months in the 36 months preceding the deadline.
- Be willing to reside in Finland for the full 4-year duration.
- Meet the University of Helsinki’s English language requirements.
- Not be permanently employed by the University of Helsinki.
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted exclusively via the University of Helsinki online recruitment system.
- Special Note for Applicants in Iran: Due to restricted system access, please contact
resdoc-dp@helsinki.fifor specific submission instructions. - Shortlisted candidates will be invited for online academic alignment interviews in October, with results announced by the end of November 2026.
For more detailed information, please review the Guide for applicants.
