1-2 postdoctoral researchers, doctoral researchers or project researchers in the field of Health Technology

Your experience and ambitions  

Preferably, you have a technical background and skills in one or several items listed below and a genuine drive to develop solutions for better healthcare:   

• AI on-device 
• Instrumentation 
• Python programming skills  
• research experience  

We welcome candidates with genuine interest in developing new innovative healthcare solutions and encourage candidates of varying degrees of experience to apply. High motivation, willingness to learn and a true drive to progress are your greatest assets to succeed in the recruitment process.  

Qualification requirements

The qualification requirements of the positions are stated in the University of Turku Rules of Procedure: https://www.utu.fi/en/university/organisation

A person selected for the post of Postdoctoral researcher is required to have a doctoral degree and the ability to conduct independent scientific work as well as having the necessary teaching skills.   

A person selected for the post of Project researcher is required to have a higher university degree. The degree must be completed by the end of the application period. When assessing the merits of the applicants, special emphasis will be placed on competence and practical expertise in the field in question. 

A person selected for the post of Doctoral researcher is required to have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Turku. In addition, when acquiring their degree or otherwise, they are required to have demonstrated the ability and motivation to undertake postgraduate studies and the capacity to complete a doctoral degree in accordance with the research plan.  

Salary & trial period

The salaries are determined in accordance with the university salary system for teaching and research personnel. For a Postdoctoral researcher the salary will be in the beginning of the employment around 3500-3700 euros/month, for a Doctoral researcher/Project researcher around 2400-2600 euros/month, depending on previous experience and skills. The amount of the salary is defined when the employment contract is prepared. 

A six (6) month trial period applies to the positions.  

How to apply

Applications must be submitted at the latest on Monday May 13, 2024 (16:00) using the electronic application form of the University of Turku on the following address: https://www.utu.fi/careers  

The link to the application system is at the beginning of this announcement (“Apply for this position”).  

Please include with your application:  

• A CV with any information you consider relevant for the application  
• Copies of degree certificates with translation in English or Finnish (if applicable)  
• List of publications  
• Brief cover letter stating your interests and motivation 
• Other possible documents that may affect the decision-making 

Further information

For further information about the position, please contact Assistant Professor Matti Kaisti (mkaist@utu.fi). Regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Specialist Nina Reini (nina.reini@utu.fi).  

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