5 Doctoral Researchers, Information Technology

Karlstad University; Jyväskylä; On-site; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Part time

Job summary

A research university in Finland is seeking 5 Doctoral Researchers in Information Technology starting January 1, 2026. Applicants should have a Master's degree and will focus on research related to their thesis, potentially working part-time or full-time. The salary is approximately €2500/month (gross) with review based on thesis progress. Jyväskylä offers a high quality of life with excellent nature and outdoor activities.

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates should have a master's degree and the right to postgraduate studies.
• Good command of English is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research concerning doctoral thesis.
• Assist in teaching tasks and related tasks.

Skills

Good command of English

Education

Master's degree

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5 Doctoral Researchers, Information Technology

The JYU is a nationally and internationally significant research university and an expert on education that focuses on human and natural sciences.

5 Doctoral Researchers starting January 1, 2026 for a maximum of three years. The contract can be part-time or full-time.

The Doctoral School of the Faculty of Information Technology offers doctoral education in Information Systems Science (Ph.D. or D.Sc.), Computer Science and Engineering (Ph.D. or D.Sc. Tech.), Computational Science (Ph.D.), Computing and Education (Ph.D.), and Cognitive Science (Ph.D.). The doctoral school regularly provides funding for doctoral students.

This application round is aimed at doctoral students already studying at the faculty and also for new doctoral students who are expected to graduate within max. four years of starting their doctoral studies. Please note that if you do not yet have the right to study in the Doctoral Programme in Information Technology, you must apply separately by September 30, 2025 at 3:00 EEST according to these instructions.

The tasks of the doctoral researchers focus on the research concerning doctoral thesis, doctoral studies, assisting teaching tasks, and other tasks related to these. The eligible candidate for the position should have a master’s degree and the right to postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Information Technology, University of Jyväskylä. Good command of English is required. A trial period of six months will be used at the beginning of the employment.

Finland has a high standard of living, with free schooling (also in English), affordable childcare, good family benefits, and healthcare. Jyväskylä is located in central Finland in the Finnish Lake District, offering excellent opportunities for nature, outdoor, and sports activities. The City of Jyväskylä is a major educational center with a large student population and a vibrant cultural atmosphere. For more information regarding the University of Jyväskylä, the City of Jyväskylä, and living in Finland, see the University’s International Staff Guide.

The salary for a Doctoral Researcher is determined based on the task-specific demand level 2–4 of the university salary system for teaching and research staff. The starting salary will be approximately 2500 €/month (gross income). With progress of thesis work, the salary will be revised in accordance with the Collective Agreement of Finnish Education Employers.

The application should include:

1. Application letter (motivation to work on the research topic, at the Faculty of Information Technology, and how the dissertation work is connected to the work of the research group).
2. Research plan, including the title, planned publications with publication status (planned /in preparation/ submitted/ accepted /published), timetable, and plan for funding. Please see the suggested template for a research plan.
3. Postgraduate study plan (including the completed and planned coursework, with timetable). (attach to list of publications)
4. Copy of your diploma of a higher degree (Master's degree or equivalent)
5. Additionally, a letter of recommendation from the principal supervisor of the doctoral dissertation is required (do not attach it to the application: please ask the supervisor to send it directly to [emailprotected]).

Further information about the position and how to apply, please contact HR Partner Elina Korhonen, [emailprotected], and for information on applying for the right to study, please contact Coordinator Jenni Kesäniemi, [emailprotected]

Applications will be evaluated and prioritized first by research areas and then by the board of the doctoral school. The decision on the persons to be selected is made by the Dean of the Faculty.

Upon the consent of the applicant, a background check can be made on the person to be appointed (Security Clearance Act 726/2014). For more information on the background check and the rights of the subject of the check, see https://www.supo.fi/en.

For accessibility, the application form cannot be saved as draft. However, after submitting you can return to edit your application via the link you receive by email. The application can be edited until the application deadline.

You have 6 hours to complete your application before the timeout.

Job details

Title

5 Doctoral Researchers, Information Technology

Closing on: 2025-09-30 (Europe/Helsinki)

The JYU is a nationally and internationally significant research university and an expert on education that focuses on human and natural sciences.