Summary
The Faculty of Information Technology at the University of Jyväskylä is seeking to recruit 3-4 Postdoctoral Researchers to join our dynamic research community starting from August 1, 2026, or as agreed. The successful candidates will contribute to various research activities within our faculty’s esteemed research groups.
Postdoctoral Researchers in Information Technology, University of Jyväskylä, Finland
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Areas
- Educational Technology and Cognitive Science
- Computational Science
- Software Engineering
- Information Systems Science
Location
University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD degree completed before the start date.
- Relevant experience and achievements related to the research area.
- Proficiency in English is required; additional language skills are advantageous.
Job Description
- Conduct research tasks specific to the researcher’s area.
- Engage in high-level publishing productivity.
- Teach and instruct theses.
- Contribute to research projects and procure funding.
- Strengthen the academic work and publishing profile of the faculty’s research groups.
- Six-month trial period at the beginning of employment.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their applications using the online application form. Required documents include:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) following Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity guidelines.
- A short motivation/cover letter (max 2 pages).
- A numbered list of all scientific publications.
- Degree certificate (highest degree).
- Research plan.
Ensure your ORCID profile is public and includes your publications, as applications without an ORCID profile will not be considered.
Last Date to Apply
April 30, 2026, at 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)
Join us in building the digital future at Finland’s largest Faculty of Information Technology! For further inquiries, please contact Professor Heikki Karjaluoto at heikki.karjaluoto@jyu.fi or HR Partner Elina Korhonen at elina.a.korhonen@jyu.fi.
