4 Doctoral Researchers

University of Jyvaskyla; Jyväskylä; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday bonus

Job summary

University of Jyväskylä invites applications for Doctoral Researchers in the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences. Positions are fixed-term up to three years, with 24 months available in 2027 for those finalising their doctoral thesis.

English language skills are required, and a trial period of six months begins the employment. Applicants must hold a suitable Master’s degree and have been admitted to the doctoral program.

Qualifications

• Requires a suitable Master's degree and admission to the doctoral program.
• Good command of English is required.
• Admissions to the doctoral program occur twice a year; the PhD defence should be scheduled during 2027.

Responsibilities

• Focus on research aiming at completion of a doctoral thesis, doctoral studies, teaching assistance, and related tasks.
• Duties include teaching assistance and other related tasks as per regulations.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree

Admitted to doctoral program

Job description

The Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences is recruiting Doctoral Researchers starting 4th January 2027, or as agreed. These positions are available for a fixed term of up to three years. In addition, total of 24 months during 2027 is available for persons finalizing their doctoral thesis. Doctoral education at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences is part of the JYU Graduate School.

Who should apply: The tasks of a Doctoral Researcher focus on research aiming at the completion of a doctoral thesis, doctoral studies, teaching assistance, and other related tasks. The duties, qualification requirements, and language skills of Doctoral Researchers are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines (Doctoral Students). A good command of English is required.

A trial period of six months will be used at the beginning of the employment. Eligible applicants must have a suitable Master's degree and they must have been admitted to the doctoral program at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences. Admissions for the doctoral program at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä take place twice a year. If the applicant has not already been admitted to the doctoral education, they are not eligible to apply in this round and must first apply for the study right during the next application period (Doctoral Programme of the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences | University of Jyväskylä (jyu.fi). Persons applying funding for finalizing their doctoral thesis should have their public PhD defence scheduled to be held during 2027.

What we offer: Come to Jyväskylä, Finland, and join our vibrant and inspiring community! At the University of Jyväskylä, you will be a valued member of our community with a unique opportunity to contribute to international research. You will become part of our international and multidisciplinary community that prioritizes the wellbeing of each individual. Our lively campus provides excellent opportunities for maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.

Salaries are based on job demands and employees’ performance following the Finnish University Salary System. The salary for a Doctoral Researcher is determined based on the task‑specific demand level 2–4 for teaching and research staff. The starting salary will be approximately EUR2500 per month (gross income). A holiday bonus is paid to all employees. With progress of thesis work, the salary will be revised in accordance with the Collective Agreement of Finnish Education Employers.

We offer good working conditions for researchers and promote the principles of HR Excellence in Research, HRS4R. The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) is based on the values of the European Charter for Researchers & The Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter & Code). JYU is committed to fairness, consistency and transparency in selection decisions, and undertakes the recommendations for the responsible evaluation of a researcher in Finland. JYU has signed the DORA Declaration. By signing the agreement, JYU is committed to complying with the CoARA principles.

Contact: For additional information, please contact Vice Dean, Professor Taija Juutinen: [e-mail], tel. [phone].

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences: The Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, Finland’s only faculty dedicated to sport and health sciences, is an internationally significant scientific community. In multidisciplinary collaboration with a wide range of societal partners, we study the connections between physical activity and health. We educate specialists with broad expertise in physical activity and health and are responsible for physical education teacher training in Finland. The faculty has approximately 200 staff and nearly 1,400 students.