Senior Researcher: Adolescent Mental Health (HIPES)

Academic Positions; Finland; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Well-being services

Job summary

University of Turku invites applications for a contract-based, fixed-term, 80% part-time position as Project Researcher or Senior Researcher (post-doctoral) from 1.1.2027 to 31.12.2029. The HIPES project investigates inflated prevalence of mental health issues among youth using longitudinal surveys, daily diaries, and social analyses.

The selected candidate will plan and conduct high-quality research, publish in peer-reviewed venues, and collaborate with the INVEST Psychology research group.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology or related field required.
• Ability to conduct independent research and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Advanced skills in quantitative methods.
• Excellent scientific writing in English.
• Finnish language skills are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct high-quality research for HIPES project.
• Design studies, publish papers, and apply for grants.
• Present findings at conferences and seminars.
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Independent research

Quantitative methods

English writing

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology or related field

Higher university degree

Job description

University of Turku invites applications for a contract-based, fixed-term, 80% part-time position as Project Researcher or Senior Researcher (post-doctoral) from 1.1.2027 to 31.12.2029. The HIPES project investigates inflated prevalence of mental health issues among youth using longitudinal surveys, daily diaries, and social analyses.

The selected candidate will plan and conduct high-quality research, publish in peer-reviewed venues, and collaborate with the INVEST Psychology research group.