8 doctoral researcher positions in MSCA COFUND project Human-Centric Artificial Intelligence fo[...]

Karlstad University; Turku; On-site; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A Finnish university is seeking 8 doctoral researchers for a project focused on human-centric artificial intelligence. The roles require a relevant Master's degree and strong English proficiency. Candidates will engage in interdisciplinary research and receive a gross salary starting at €2,900 per month, along with potential allowances. The application deadline is on September 30.

Benefits

Mobility allowance up to €100/month

Family allowance if eligible

Comprehensive occupational health services

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent.
• No prior doctoral degree is allowed.
• Must have sufficient English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement doctoral studies.
• Participate in HAIF secondments.
• Report progress to supervisors.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Research design and execution

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in relevant discipline

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HAIF: 8 doctoral researcher positions in MSCA COFUND project Human-Centric Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Future (HAIF)

The University of Turku offers a unique, creative and inspirational work environment. You will work with top experts, pedagogues and researchers. HAIF is a doctoral training programme for 25 doctoral researchers hosted by the University of Turku. This is a secondary call organized to fill the eight remaining positions. HAIF unites research groups from different fields, and the programme\'s unique, human-centric approach stems from this interdisciplinary collaboration. HAIF is co-funded by the European Union\'s Horizon Europe programme\'s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) (grant agreement No 101177564).

Doctoral researchers are committed to completing their research and doctoral postgraduate studies according to the rules of their Doctoral Programme and to finish within a time equivalent to four years of full-time study. The HAIF associated partners provide national or international 4-6 months secondments and other training activities to the doctoral researchers. The doctoral researcher position requires living in Finland for the duration of the employment contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement the doctoral studies according to the plan
• Commit to long-term, challenging work and notify Supervisors if delays occur
• Complete the agreed amount of studies each year and report progress to Supervisors
• Participate in HAIF secondments and other activities
• Take initiative to seek advice and ensure progress of research
• Consider supervisor suggestions in relation to doctoral studies
• Attend Supervisory Meetings and receive feedback as scheduled
• Come well prepared to Supervisory Meetings
• Maintain ultimate responsibility for research decisions

Who we are looking for

All applicants must meet the MSCA and University of Turku Eligibility Criteria. No exceptions will be made.

• Eligible applicants do not have a doctoral degree. A researcher must not already possess a doctoral degree at the deadline of the application call. Researchers who have defended their doctoral thesis but have not yet been awarded the degree are not eligible to apply.
• Eligible applicants hold a Master\'s degree or an equivalent degree in a relevant discipline for HAIF. Possible disciplines include computer science, nursing or health sciences, materials engineering and biomedical engineering. The total grade of the Master\'s degree must be at least the level good (i.e., 60% of the maximum grade). If the Master\'s degree is not completed when the application period ends, the applicant cannot apply.
• Mobility rule: Applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity in Finland for more than 12 months in the 36 months before the deadline. Certain periods are acceptable (e.g., national service, holidays, refugee status procedures).
• English Language Proficiency: Applicants must have sufficient English skills. Demonstrate proficiency according to the requirements on the university language page.

HAIF applicants are expected to abide by the University of Turku\'s policies on equal opportunities and open science and comply with University policies (including research ethics) and local law.

The applications will be evaluated by four main criteria with sub-criteria: educational background and qualifications; applicant’s goals and motivation; scientific excellence; and interview performance.

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Gross salary in the beginning of the employment is around €2,900 per month. Salary will be evaluated during the employment period and may increase with progress. Mobility allowance (100€/month) and family allowance (100€/month) may be provided if eligible. The contract is based on 1612 working hours per year. Doctoral researchers receive a modern workspace and comprehensive occupational health services. All contracts fall under Finnish law and the Employment Contracts Act. A six-month trial period applies to all positions.

How to apply

Submit applications during the application period through the University of Turku electronic system. The application consists of the application form and attachments. All documents must be delivered within the period.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 30 September, at 15:00 (Helsinki/Europe).

In the HAIF second call, you can apply to research groups: Materials in Health Technology, Materials Informatics Laboratory, Turku Natural Language Processing Group (TurkuNLP) – Computer Science, Intelligent health, and Health Technology Research Group.

HAIF doctoral researchers are recruited through a two-stage call. In Stage I, applicants provide only the listed documents as attachments. Other documents, such as reference letters, will not be considered. All documents must be in English and named using the applicant\'s last name and document title. Documents should be attached in PDF format.

• Research proposal and motivation/impact statement (max. 3 pages) describing research interests, motivation, career goals, and preferred research groups. The applicant\'s personal details should be maskable for unbiased evaluation.
• Curriculum vitae (CV) (max. 3 pages) including publications. Do not include age, gender or a photo. Use the templates from the HAIF website.
• Initial Ethics self-assessment following the EC checklist
• Degree certificates and transcripts: Scanned originals; translations to English, Finnish, or Swedish if needed.

After the application period ends, eligibility will be checked. Eligible documents will be reviewed by two external evaluators. Up to 24 applicants will be invited to Stage II, with online interviews in early November.

Further information

For position and application process questions, contact: [email protected]

HAIF

8 doctoral researcher positions in MSCA COFUND project Human-Centric Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Future (HAIF).

The University of Turku is a long-standing, dynamic academic institution with a commitment to openness, creativity, diversity, equality and excellence.

Closing on: 2025-09-12 (Europe/Helsinki)