PhD & Postdoc Research Positions University of Helsinki 2026 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for various funded research positions at the University of Helsinki in Finland. These include Doctoral Researcher roles, Postdoctoral positions, and Group Leader opportunities across multiple fields. Most positions are fully funded with competitive salaries and benefits. International applicants from all nationalities can apply. There is no application fee. Deadlines are between late May and mid June 2026. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: PhD & Postdoctoral positions.
• Host Country: Finland.
• Application Deadline: Varies by position from 28 May 2026 to 22 June 2026.
• Open for: All nationalities.
• Funding Type: Fully funded salaried positions.
• Application Fee: None.

What This Opportunity Offers:

• Competitive monthly salary based on the University of Helsinki salary system.
• Access to world class research facilities and international collaboration networks.
• Health insurance, pension contributions, and paid vacation days.
• Opportunity to work on advanced research projects.
• Support to publish in top scientific journals.

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Eligibility Criteria

• Each Position has it’s own requirements.
• Applicants must have the required degree for the position level.
• Doctoral Researcher roles usually need a relevant Masters degree.
• Postdoctoral positions require a completed PhD degree.
• Strong academic record and research experience are necessary.
• Good English language skills are required for all positions.
• Some roles need specific skills such as programming or laboratory experience.

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PhD / Doctoral Positions:

Note: Each position may change or close by the organisation. consult the official website to cross check.

• Doctoral Researcher in Algorithmic Bioinformatics
  Department of Computer Science (Algorithmic Bioinformatics Lab)
  Deadline: 22 June 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• Doctoral Researcher in Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning for Personalised Medicine
  Department of Computer Science (Trustworthy Machine Learning)
  Deadline: 14 June 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• Doctoral Researcher in Logical Reasoning and Machine Learning
  Department of Computer Science (Inductive Logic Programming, automated reasoning)
  Deadline: 15 June 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• Doctoral researcher in biochemistry / bioprocessing / food science
  Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Department of Food and Nutrition (VALABio project) Deadline: 3 June 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• Doctoral Researcher, Cancer Data Science
  Faculty of Medicine (large-scale genomic analyses, cancer research)
  Deadline: 31 May 2026
  APPLY HERE

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• Doctoral Researcher (MSCA), Generation and optimization of oncolytic viruses for treatment of GBM
  Faculty of Medicine / Virology (oncolytic viruses, glioblastoma)
  Deadline: 28 May 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• Doctoral Researcher (MSCA), Generation and tracking of armed rADV with imaging reporter genes
  Faculty of Medicine / Virology (oncolytic adenoviruses)
  Deadline: 28 May 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• Doctoral Researcher (MSCA), Assessing the Immunological Response of Oncolytic Virus Nanoplatforms
  Faculty of Medicine / Virology (immunology, oncolytic viruses)
  Deadline: 28 May 2026
  APPLY HERE

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Postdoc Positions:

Note: Each position may change or close by the organisation. consult the official website to cross check.

• Postdoctoral Researcher in Neuroscience, group Lauri
  Neuroscience Center (synaptic plasticity, GABAergic interneurons, electrophysiology)
  Deadline: 5 June 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoctoral Researcher in cell and developmental biology, group Mikkola
  Faculty of Medicine / Developmental Biology (mammary gland, epithelial-mesenchymal interactions)
  Deadline: 7 June 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoctoral Researcher in Artificial Intelligence (Food and Drug Security Systems)
  Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry (AI for food/drug safety)
  Deadline: 11 June 2026
  APPLY HERE

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• Postdoctoral Researcher for Host-Environment Interplay in Health and Disease
  (Microbiome, environmental factors in health)
  Deadline: 6 June 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoctoral Researcher in AI-EMOTION (AI and emotion research)
  Deadline: 5 June 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• Research Fellow / Postdoctoral Researcher in trustworthy AI across linguistic and cultural diversities
  (Trustworthy AI, multilingual & multicultural contexts)
  Deadline: 5 June 2026
  APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoctoral Researcher in computational social science
  (Computational methods in social sciences)
  Deadline: 5 June 2026
  APPLY HERE

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How to Apply:

• Go to the University of Helsinki jobs portal.
• Select the desired position.
• Follow the detailed instructions provided for each position.
• Submit the complete application before the deadline.

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