Fully Funded PhD Positions at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland

Applications are now open for several fully funded Doctoral Researcher (PhD) positions at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland. These positions are available in fields such as physics, chemistry, information technology, and music research. Most deadlines fall between 30 April and 14 May 2026. The positions offer salaried employment with a starting gross salary of about 2,500 € per month, plus benefits. They are open to applicants of all nationalities who hold a relevant Master’s degree. There is no application fee. Selected candidates receive full funding for their doctoral studies through an employment contract (up to 3–3.5 years), along with support for relocation and a high quality of life in Finland. You can check out more BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Doctoral Researcher (PhD level).
• Host Country: Finland, at the University of Jyväskylä.
• Application Deadlines: 30 April 2026 (Information Technology and Music Research), 10 May 2026 (Chemistry), 14 May 2026 (Nanoscience and Quantum Materials).
• Start Dates: Between 1 June and 1 November 2026, depending on the position.
• Funding Type: Fully funded salaried positions
• Open to All Nationalities
• Application Fee: None.

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Monthly salary starting at about 2,500 € (gross)
• Regular salary increases during the PhD
• Holiday bonus and 4–6 weeks of paid annual leave
• Comprehensive healthcare and family benefits
• Relocation support for international candidates
• Access to modern labs and research facilities
• Opportunities to attend conferences and publish papers
• Free education for your children (if any)

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Eligibility Criteria:

• You must have (or be about to complete) a relevant Master’s degree.
• You need good command of English (spoken and written).
• You must be able to apply for doctoral study rights at the University of Jyväskylä (a separate but simple step after selection).
• Some positions require specific skills (for example, lab experience in physics or quantitative methods in music research).
• For certain chemistry positions, you may need an active supervisor agreement.

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Available PhD / Doctoral Researcher Positions:

1. Doctoral Researcher in Nanoscience and Quantum Materials (1 position)
   Department: Department of Physics
   Posted: 13 April 2026
   Application deadline: 14 May 2026
   Focus: Experimental research using Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) and Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) on nanostructured quantum materials, 2D heterostructures, topological matter, etc. Position starts 1 June 2026 (or as soon as possible) for up to 3.5 years.
   Original link: Apply here
   
2. Three (3) Doctoral Researchers in Chemistry Department: Department of Chemistry
   Posted: Around early/mid-April 2026
   Application deadline: 10 May 2026 (or 30 April in some references – check the link)
   Focus: Full 3.5-year positions for new PhD students or shorter (max 18 months) completion grants. Strengths in chemical nanoscience, functional molecules & materials, hydrogen research, and circular economy chemistry.
   Original link: Apply here
   
3. 4 Doctoral Researchers, Information Technology Faculty: Faculty of Information Technology Posted: Early April 2026
   Application deadline: 30 April 2026
   Focus: Positions in the Doctoral Programme in Information Technology (specializations: Information Systems Science, Computational Science, Computer Science & Engineering, Computing and Education, Cognitive Science). For new or ongoing doctoral students. Starts 1 August 2026, up to 3 years (or 1 year for new students initially).
   Original link: Apply here
   
4. Doctoral Researcher in Theoretical Evolutionary Biology (1-2 positions)
   Department: Department of Biological and Environmental Science
   Posted: Around 14 April 2026
   Application deadline: 10 May 2026
   Focus: Sexual selection theory / theoretical evolutionary biology. Starts 1 September 2026. Original link: Apply here
   
5. Doctoral Researcher – Interdisciplinary Music Research (MUSICOTAS Project) Department: Department of Music, Art and Culture Studies
   Posted: Around early April 2026
   Application deadline: Check link (likely late April or early May 2026)
   Focus: 3-year position in the Musical Sharing in Copresent Time and Space (MUSICOTAS) project.
   Original link: Apply here

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How to Apply:

1. Choose the position that matches your background and research interests.
2. Go to the original application link for that position
3. Fill in the online form and upload your documents.
4. Submit your application before the deadline.

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