Doctoral researcher positions, Doctoral Programme in Exact Sciences (EXACTUS)

Karlstad University; Turku; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Turku invites applications for fixed‑term doctoral researcher positions within the Doctoral Programme in Exact Sciences (EXACTUS). The role is based in Turku, Finland, with a contract covering full‑time doctoral research and associated duties.

Salaries and progression depend on the doctoral level and funding arrangements. Positions begin 2027 or by agreement, with possible extensions and up to one‑year appointments in 2027 for late‑stage applicants.

Qualifications

• Active study right to pursue a doctoral degree in EXACTUS Doctoral Programme or via Studyinfo
• Ability to undertake postgraduate studies and complete a doctoral degree
• Eligibility criteria including language requirements

Responsibilities

• Engage in full‑time doctoral research and doctoral studies
• Participate in teaching and other duties arranged to complete the dissertation
• Manage research plan and progress in line with the timetable and funding requirements

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Doctoral researcher positions, Doctoral Programme in Exact Sciences (EXACTUS)

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A doctoral researcher position begins on 1 January 2027 or by agreement during the year 2027. It is also possible to apply for a continuation of the current doctoral researcher employment contract.

When determining the length of the employment, previously awarded funding for doctoral studies as well as the planned schedule and stage of the doctoral degree will be taken into account. The duration of a UTUGS‑funded fixed‑term doctoral researcher position is at most four years, but not beyond 31 December 2030. The basis for the fixed-term employment is doctoral researcher's work related to their doctoral studies. In the Doctoral Programme in Exact Sciences it is also possible to apply for a doctoral researcher position to carry out a specific component (subproject) of the dissertation.

In addition, up to one‑year positions for 2027 are available for applicants in the final stages of their doctoral research. The aim is to submit the dissertation for pre‑examination during 2027.

A person who already holds a doctoral degree cannot be selected to a doctoral researcher position. The doctoral researcher position requires working in Finland and the place of work is Turku.

The position is intended for full‑time doctoral research and doctoral studies. Participation in teaching and other duties should be arranged so that the dissertation can be completed within the planned timetable. The employment contract is based on a total annual working time of 1,612 hours, which gives the doctoral researcher flexibility to arrange working hours. As a rule, teaching and other duties may account for up to 5% of the annual working time (approximately up to 80 hours per academic year).

Requirements

• You must hold an active study right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Turku in the Faculty of Science, EXACTUS Doctoral Programme. In addition, when acquiring the degree or otherwise, you are required to have demonstrated the ability to undertake postgraduate studies and the capacity to complete a doctoral degree in accordance with the research plan (University of Turku Rules of Procedure 13.12.2024).
• or if you have not yet been granted right to pursue a doctoral degree, you must apply for the right to pursue a doctoral degree in the EXACTUS Doctoral Programme via the Studyinfo (Opintopolku) service at the latest 8 September 2026 by 23:59 (local time in Finland). Read how to apply the right to study for a doctoral degree on the EXACTUS doctoral programme webpage call for applications.The right to pursue a doctoral degree is a prerequisite for being selected for a position of a doctoral researcher. The degree, which grants the applicant the eligibility for the study right for a doctoral degree, must be completed within the application period, or after the application deadline on the condition that the applicant graduates and submits a scanned degree certificate and a transcript of study records to the University of Turku email [emailprotected] by 13 November 2026; Please note!You must fulfil the University of Turku language skill requirements. Link to language requirements in the web page of the university’s graduate school . You must meet the faculty and doctoral programme requirements for granting the right to pursue a doctoral degree.
• You are planning to pursue or pursuing your first doctoral degree;
• You have not previously received four years of full‑time funding for doctoral studies.
• The doctoral researcher position requires working in Finland and the place of work is Turku.

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Salary is based on the salary system of the University’s teaching and research staff. Salary will consist of a task‑specific salary component and a personal performance salary component. The task‑specific salary component of a doctoral researcher varies between levels 2 to 4, depending on the stage of the doctoral degree. In addition, a personal performance salary component is paid. The salary of a doctoral researcher ranges roughly from € 2,400 to € 3,300 depending on progress of the doctoral research and the experience and skills of the person concerned. The level of task‑specific salary component of a new doctoral researcher is generally assessed as level 2. The probationary period is six months, however not more than half of the employment period.

Selection criteria and evaluation of applicants

Applicant’s research topic must fit the profile of the doctoral programme. The doctoral programme’s steering committee will evaluate applications after the deadline and may use external experts as necessary. Research plans submitted with applications may be checked with Turnitin OriginalityCheck for plagiarism in accordance with the University’s quality system; the use of artificial intelligence and how it was used in preparing the research plan may also be assessed.

Applicants selected for UTUGS fixed‑term doctoral researcher positions must meet the eligibility requirements defined in the University of Turku Rules of Procedure (13.12.2024).

In selection of the doctoral researcher positions, applicant’s motivation, capability and ability to complete a doctoral degree are evaluated. This assessment is influenced by the applicant’s prior academic merits: academic performance (grade of major/degree and thesis grade), possibly already published scientific articles, possibly already completed postgraduate studies for the doctoral degree, awards, community engagement, positions of responsibility/leadership roles, and other academic merits. Particular attention is given to the research plan: the research plan’s quality, feasibility, and the realism of the timetable. Three‑year target time and possible other external personal funding targeted towards the project are considered advantages of the research plan. The chosen applicants must have a good command of the English language.

For applicants who have previously been granted the right to pursue a doctoral degree, progress in doctoral research and doctoral studies will also be assessed; prior funding received for the completion of the doctoral degree may be taken into account when determining the duration of a doctoral researcher position.

In the selection of doctoral researcher positions for the up to one‑year positions for applicants in the final stages of their doctoral research, priority is given to doctoral researchers who present a realistic plan for finalising their doctoral degree in 2027. In the selection particular attention is given to the completion stage of the doctoral dissertation, applicant’s success in the already completed doctoral dissertation research and postgraduate studies, as well as in securing personal funding. In addition, the need for funding to complete the degree is assessed.

The doctoral programme’s steering committee will evaluate applications after the deadline using the criteria named above and may use external experts as necessary. If needed, top applicants may be interviewed prior to the final decision.

Decisions on the fixed‑term doctoral researcher position with an employment contract

The decision on appointment to a doctoral researcher position is made by the head of the relevant department or unit on the basis of the doctoral programme steering group’s proposal. All applicants will be notified of the programme’s decision personally and the names of the persons offered positions will be published on the doctoral programme web pages; selected applicants must confirm acceptance of the position in accordance with the instructions in the decision.

Doctoral Programme in Exact Sciences (EXACTUS)

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