HIIT: Postdoctoral Fellow positions in Computer Science

Aalto University Executive Education Oy; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel funding

Publication support

Job summary

HIIT invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellow positions in Computer Science to advance high-impact research within the Helsinki IT research community. Fellowships are hosted by Aalto University and the University of Helsinki and are fully funded, including salary and travel/publication costs.

Positions are up to three years with flexible starting dates. We welcome candidates who recently completed their PhD or will do so before starting, with strong publication records and excellent English

Qualifications

• PhD required in computer science, statistics, mathematics or related field.
• Publication record in top-tier venues advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent written and spoken English required.

Responsibilities

• Join a HIIT/host university research group under supervision.
• Carry out high-quality, independent research and publish results.
• Collaborate with researchers across HIIT, Aalto and Helsinki communities.

Skills

Independent research

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

PhD in CS/Stats/Math

Job description

HIIT: Postdoctoral Fellow positions in Computer Science

1.9.2026

Application closes on

4.10.2026

Unit

School of Science

Job category

Other teaching and research personnelDoctoral Researchers

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
• 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.

Requirements

Key requirements for the position:

• 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.

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.

For questions regarding these positions, please contact the HIIT coordinator at [e-mail]