Doctoral Researcher positions, Finnish Doctoral Programme in Oral Sciences FINDOS-Turku

Position Details

The position of a doctoral researcher is set to begin on 1 January 2026 at the earliest and for the duration of a maximum of four years (up to until 31 December 2029).

Job description

The positions are primarily intended for full-time doctoral dissertation research and doctoral studies. Duties other than those related to doctoral dissertation research, such as teaching duties, must be proportioned so as not to compromise the completion of the doctoral dissertation within the planned schedule. As a rule, up to 5% (a maximum of about 80 hrs per academic year) of the annual working time of the doctoral researcher can consist of teaching.

When determining the length of the employment contract, prior funding granted for pursuing a doctoral degree is taken into account. The maximum length for a doctoral researcher position is four years. A person already awarded with a doctoral degree cannot be chosen as a doctoral researcher under an employment contract.

A doctoral researcher position requires living in Finland for the duration of the employment contract.

Who we are looking for

What is expected of you

You are required to have an active right to study in the doctoral programme FINDOS-Turku. If you have not yet been granted a right to study, you must apply for a right to pursue a doctoral degree in the Faculty of Medicine. A right to study is a prerequisite for an applicant to be chosen for a fixed-term doctoral researcher position under an employment contract. The right to study for a doctoral degree is applied for by filling in an electronic form in the My Studyinfo service by 4:00 pm on 12 September 2025. Please see instructions how to apply on FINDOS-Turku webpages.
You are planning to pursue or pursuing your first doctoral degree.

In the selection of funded doctoral researcher positions, the following factors are emphasized: quality and feasibility of the research plan, applicant’s merits and completed studies as well as the applicant’s capability and motivation to complete a doctoral degree. The applicant’s research topic must fit in with the profile of the Doctoral Programme. Any other funding received by the applicant for doctoral studies is taken into consideration when determining the duration of the doctoral researcher position.

We value equality and diversity in our work community and encourage qualified applicants, regardless of background, to apply for our open positions.

Benefits

The University of Turku offers an international research environment and high-quality supervision, which emphasizes the supervisor’s expertise and commitment to the individual guidance of the doctoral researcher.

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The European Commission has awarded the University of Turku the right to use the HR Excellence in Research logo. The logo is a token of the University’s commitment to continuous development of the position and working conditions of researchers according to the guidelines set forth in the European Charter for Researchers.

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Salary and trial period

The salary is based on the salary system of the University’s teaching and research staff. Salaries 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 varies between € 2 400 and € 3 300, depending on the progress of the doctoral research and the experience and skills of the person concerned. The work of a beginning doctoral researcher is generally classified at level 2 in terms of demands, which means the starting salary at the beginning of the employment is approximately € 2519. The probationary period of 6 months applies.

How to apply

Submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 12.9.2025 at 16.00 (local time in Finland).

Applicants should enclose with their application:

motivation letter (max 1 page)
CV including a list of publications
research plan (max 5 pages)
degree certificate(s) / a transcript of records

Further information

For further information about the position, please contact: Director of the FINDOS-Turku professor Ulvi Gursoy, [email protected]

With questions about the application process, please contact: Coordinator Maiju Kannisto, [email protected]

Finnish Doctoral Programme in Oral Sciences (FINDOS Turku)

The University of Turku Graduate School (UTUGS) consists of doctoral programmes which cover all disciplines and the approximately 2,000 doctoral researchers of the University.

The aim of the Graduate School is to provide systematic and high quality doctoral training for the doctoral researchers of the University of Turku. Each doctoral researcher has a personal supervisor and the progress of the doctoral dissertation is followed regularly. The aim of doctoral training is to train highly qualified experts with the skills required for both professional career in research and other positions of expertise.

The Finnish Doctoral Programme in Oral Sciences (FINDOS-Turku) represents all fields of Oral Sciences and brings together preclinical and clinical researchers to encourage the exchange of knowledge and ideas and to support translational dental research.

The University of Turku is an inspiring and international academic community of 25,000 students and staff in Southwest Finland. We build a sustainable future with multidisciplinary research, education, and collaboration. With us, your work will have a significant impact and relevance in the changing world.

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Email:
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Location: 20014 Turun yliopisto

Information for the applicant

The application form cannot be saved as a draft. However, after submitting you can return to edit your application via the link you receive by email. The application can be edited until the application deadline.

You have 6 hours to complete your application before the timeout.

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