Doctoral Researcher in Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry

Karlstad University; Jyväskylä; On-site; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent research university in Jyväskylä is seeking a Doctoral Researcher in Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry. The candidate will conduct research towards completing a doctoral thesis while assisting with teaching responsibilities. A Master's degree is required, along with a good command of English. The position offers a starting salary of approximately €2500/month. Applications must be submitted online by September 30, 2025.

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates must have, or be about to obtain, a suitable Master's degree.
• Candidates should demonstrate the ability to conduct research and complete a doctoral thesis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research aimed at the completion of a doctoral thesis.
• Assist in teaching tasks and related duties.

Skills

Research skills

Good command of English

Education

Master's degree in a suitable field

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Doctoral Researcher in Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry

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

The doctoral researcher will work in the group of Associate Professor Fabien Cougnon at the Department of Chemistry. The group is specialized in the development of new strategies to access entangled molecules, such as molecular knots. The goal of these projects is to construct particularly complex knotted macromolecules and / or polymers from oligophenylene strands.

Who we are looking for

The tasks of a Doctoral Researcher focus on research aiming at the completion of a doctoral thesis, doctoral studies, assisting teaching tasks, and other related tasks to these.The duties, qualification requirements, and the language skills of Doctoral Researchers are stipulated bythe 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 in the beginning of the employment.

The eligible candidate has, or is about to obtain, a suitable Master's degree. In addition, the Doctoral Researcher must havea permission for post-graduate studies at the University of Jyväskylä. If the applicant does not have permission for post-graduate studies, it must beapplied with a separate application procedure from the Faculty of Mathematics and Scienceafter selection for the position.

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 having excellent opportunities for different 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 theUniversity'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 documents that should be included in PDF format:

• A Curriculum vitae, composed according to good scientific practice and considering the template for researcher´s curriculum vitae byThe Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity and includingcontact information of two academics who can provide reference letters.
• A short and free-formmotivation/cover letter (max 2 pages), including your research interests, career goals and previous experience and merits in relation to the qualifications for this position.

Applicants are kindly asked to submit their applications using the online application form bySeptember 30, 2025. Applications sent via email are not considered.

For further details, please contactAssociate Professor Fabien Cougnon,[emailprotected] .

Our application process is transparent, professional and international. We communicate openly with the applicants throughout the recruitment process. All appointment decisions are based on careful consideration within the faculty. We value equality and diversity in our work community and encourage qualified applicants, regardless of background, to apply for this position.

Department of Chemistry

Job details

Title

Doctoral Researcher in Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry

Closing on: 2025-09-15 (Europe/Helsinki)

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