HIIT: Postdoctoral Fellow positions in Computer Science

Aalto University; Espoo; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Helsinki Institute for Information Technology (HIIT) invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellows to advance research across Computer Science in collaboration with HIIT Faculty and supervising professors. Positions are fully funded and hosted by Aalto University and University of Helsinki, for up to three years with flexible start dates.

Successful applicants join a vibrant research community in the Helsinki region, with English as the working language and active support for career development

Qualifications

• You hold (or expect to shortly receive) a PhD in computer science, statistics, mathematics or a related field.
• You have a publication record in top-tier venues.
• The position requires the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research in collaboration with a HIIT supervisor(s).
• Publish results in top venues and present at conferences.
• Collaborate with Aalto University and University of Helsinki researchers.
• Contribute to grant applications and research networking.

Skills

Independent researcher

Publication track record

Strong communication

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Position details

The Helsinki Institute for Information Technology (HIIT) is seeking Postdoctoral Fellows to join the Helsinki region information technology research community. The position is intended support early-career researchers on their road towards being independent researchers, in collaboration with one or more supervisors in HIIT Faculty. The position gives the fellows excellent opportunities for high-quality and high-impact research and for creating research networks supporting their careers. We welcome applications across all areas in Computer Science, including Algorithms and theory Artificial intelligence Computational Science Human-Centric Computing Software Systems

Positions are intended for researchers who have recently completed their doctoral degree or who will complete their doctoral degree before starting the position. Positions are hosted by Aalto University and University of Helsinki – the parent universities of HIIT. Positions are fully funded including salary and travel/publication costs, salaries follow the host universities’ pay scales. Positions are for up to three years with flexible starting dates, negotiated individually. A successful applicant joins the research group of a HIIT Faculty member acting as a supervisor, matched based on mutual interest.

Who we are

Helsinki Institute for Information Technology is a strategic partnership between Aalto University and the University of Helsinki – two internationally leading universities in computer science and information technology. Both are located in the Helsinki Metropolitan area, and the employing university will be determined by the supervising professor. Aalto University and the University of Helsinki are both committed to fostering an inclusive environment with people from diverse backgrounds, and researchers from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. HIIT has the aim to boost fundamental and applied information technology research that makes a difference in the real world. HIIT facilitates research, impact, and collaboration activities in the Helsinki IT research community and offers funded post-doctoral researcher positions for excellent young scientists.

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 16 000 students and 5 200 employees, including 446 professors, working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

Requirements

• You hold (or expect to shortly receive) a PhD in computer science, statistics, mathematics or a related field.
• You have previous experience in information technology, preferably demonstrated by a publication record in top-tier venues.
• The positions require the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English is required.

Application deadline

The deadline for applications is October 4th, 2026 at 11:59 PM (23:59 UTC+03:00).

Review timeline

We ask that all candidates that will continue the recruitment process to provide a public talk. We will contact shortlisted candidates in late October to provide this public talk. Public talks will be conducted via Zoom early November. Accepted candidates will be notified by late November.

Contact Information

More information can be found on our website at https://www.hiit.fi/hiit-postdoctoral-fellow-positions-in-computer-science. For questions regarding these positions, please contact the HIIT coordinator at [e-mail]

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