1-5 Research assistant positions (Summer 2026) in Health Technology: Data analytics for health data
Digital Health Technology, Department of Computing, Summer 2026
The digital health technology research group is looking for 1-5 research assistants for summer 2026, to work together with our researchers on a variety of research problems. Our mission is to discover, invent and innovate new solutions for saving lives and making life more livable. Healthcare technology that can empower people to improve their health: to analyze physical conditions and alert for possible diseases. As part of the assistant work you will implement data analytics methods based on machine learning and signal processing working with real-world health data.
Job description
Selected research assistants will be assigned to different research projects in the group based on their qualifications and interests, and the needs of the projects. Typical research tasks include developing methods related to machine learning, biosignals analysis, and medical instrumentation. Examples includes developing algorithms for electrocardiograms and (ECG), photoplethysmograms (PPG) and video-based vital sign extraction, development of deep learning models for signal and images, building health monitoring devices e.g. for measure blood pressure and tissue oxygenation. Further areas of interests include development of machine learning based approaches to privacy preserving machine learning for sensitive health data. The work done in any topic can serve as a basis for a MSc thesis topic.
See https://healthtech.utu.fi/ for more info on us and our research.
We are searching for 1-5 research assistants.
Duration: The positions are fixed-term and the duration is 3 months.
Period: one or more period(s) during summer 2026.
Who we are looking for
Required basic skills:
Programming (preferably Python, but other languages are appreciated too) and documentation skills. Additional knowledge in health technology, machine learning, computer vision, digital signal processing or statistical methods are valued. However, we value most high motivation and a can do attitude and welcome applications from other backgrounds as well.
We value collegiality and promote equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We encourage all qualified applicants with different backgrounds to apply for our open positions.
Benefits
We offer you responsible and interesting tasks and the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a versatile operating environment. You get a professional and inspiring team to support your work. We take care of your well-being at work and the functionality of your everyday life, e.g. with the help of flexible working hours and our well-being services.
Please read more about University of Turku as an employer from our Come work with us! pages.
Salary and trial period
The salary is 2280 euros/month.
Trial period is one month.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted at the latest on 19 February 2026 (16:00) using the electronic application form of the University of Turku.
Please attach your Curriculum Vitae, study transcript and motivation letter.
Research assistant positions in the summer of 2026 are intended primarily for students of the University of Turku. All students at the University of Turku can apply for the summer work positions. Students of the Department of Computing are preferred. The positions are primarily intended for those who have no earlier work experience at the department.
