Funding & benefits
“In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal work performance.”
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
We build on scientific excellence; a suitable candidate has, for example, already produced an early-career scientific track record, attracted external research funding, and is now ready to start working independently. The successful candidate at the assistant professor level shows potential to be a future research leader and is expected to develop an independent, externally funded line of research in current or emerging areas of life sciences.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
“You must meet the degree requirement by the application deadline.”
Should you apply?
Applicants should be at PhD / Doctoral or Postdoctoral level working in All study areas. The decisive requirement, in University of Helsinki Jobs's words, is: "You must meet the degree requirement by the application deadline." There are 26 days until the closing date — enough time to gather references and transcripts if you begin promptly. Expect to prepare 1 document (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: PhD / Doctoral or Postdoctoral.
- Study area: All study areas.
- Study destination: Finland.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- curriculum vitae including teaching experience
Application process
Application checklist
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What funding comes with this award?
University of Helsinki Jobs states: "In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal work performance."
What are the eligibility requirements?
In University of Helsinki Jobs's own words: "You must meet the degree requirement by the application deadline."
Which degree level does this award support?
It is for PhD / Doctoral or Postdoctoral level applicants at University of Helsinki Jobs in Finland.
Is there a deadline?
The official page does not state a closing date. Confirm timing directly with University of Helsinki Jobs before preparing an application.
When do applications open?
Applications open on 1 September 2027.
Where do I apply?
Directly with University of Helsinki Jobs, through the official application page linked from this record.
Which documents does University of Helsinki Jobs ask for?
The official page lists 1 item: curriculum vitae including teaching experience.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from University of Helsinki Jobs's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 19 Oct 2026 · Verified 1 h ago
Timeline context
- Closes in 26 days (Monday 16 November 2026).
About University of Helsinki Jobs
University of Helsinki Jobs is based in Finland and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.