5 Doctoral Researchers
The Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences is recruiting Doctoral Researchers starting 1st August 2025, or as agreed. Three positions are available for a fixed term of up to four years and two positions for 6 months for finalizing the doctoral thesis.
The Faculty’s Doctoral school is one of the six doctoral schools operating within the University of Jyväskylä and it includes three doctoral programs: Biology of Physical Activity, Physical Education and Social Sciences of Sport, and Health Sciences.
Who we are looking for
The tasks of a Doctoral Researcher focus on research aiming at the completion of a doctoral thesis, doctoral studies, teaching assistance, and other related tasks. The duties, qualification requirements, and language skills of Doctoral Researchers are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines (Doctoral Students). A good command of English is required. A trial period of six months will be used at the beginning of the employment.
Eligible applicants must have a suitable Master's degree. In addition, the Doctoral Researcher must have permission for post-graduate studies at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä. If the applicant has not already been admitted to the doctoral school, they are not eligible to apply in this round and must first apply for the study right during the next application period (Doctoral School of the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences | University of Jyväskylä (jyu.fi).
Benefits
At the University of Jyväskylä, you are a recognized member of our community with a unique opportunity to influence international research. You get to participate in our international and multidisciplinary community where the welfare of each individual is important. At the University of Jyväskylä, we offer a great and lively campus area with opportunities to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.
The salary for a Doctoral Researcher is determined based on the task-specific demand level 2–4 of the university salary system for teaching and research staff. The starting salary will be approximately 2400 €/month (gross income). With progress of thesis work, the salary will be revised in accordance with the Collective Agreement of Finnish Education Employers.
How to apply?
The following documents must be included in Finnish and in PDF format:
- A Curriculum vitae, composed according to good scientific practice and considering the template for researcher´s curriculum vitae by The Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity.
- A short and free-form cover letter (max 2 pages), including your research interests, career goals and previous experience and merits in relation to the qualifications for this position. Describe your progress so far (if relevant) and how you are going to proceed from now on. If you have not proceeded as planned, justify any changes made to the original plan. Briefly state how your research aligns with the faculty´s strategic aims.
- List of publications
- Research plan, based on the template found here https://www.jyu.fi/sport/en/admissions/doctoral-school/phd-application-process
- Degree certificate (highest degree).
Applicants are kindly asked to submit their applications using the online application form by 3 June 2025. Applications sent via email will not be not considered.
For further information, please contact: Vice Dean, Professor Taina Rantanen taina.rantanen@jyu.fi, tel. +358408053590.
We offer good working conditions for researchers and promote the principles of HR Excellence in Research, HRS4R. The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) is based on the values of the European Charter for Researchers & The Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter & Code). JYU is committed to fairness, consistency and transparency in selection decisions, and undertakes the recommendations for the responsible evaluation of a researcher in Finland. JYU has signed the DORA Declaration. By signing the agreement, JYU is committed to complying with the CoARA principles.
Our application process is transparent, professional and international. We communicate openly with the applicants throughout the recruitment process. All appointment decisions are based on careful consideration within the faculty. We value equality and diversity in our work community and encourage qualified applicants, regardless of background, to apply for this position.
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
At the University of Jyväskylä, everyone can find their place in the human-centred environment of 2,600 experts and 14,700 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and wellbeing for us all. It is essential that each member of the community thrives and has opportunities to develop and grow. We cherish openness of thinking as well as the balance between research and education. Our naturally beautiful campus is located at the heart of the city of Jyväskylä. JYU is the third largest employer in Central Finland.
Education and research in sport sciences in Finland are concentrated at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences of the University of Jyväskylä. There are two main lines of study at the Faculty: Sport Sciences and Health Sciences. Links between physical activity and health as well as promotion of exercise and health are viewed from a multidisciplinary perspective with the improvement of health, functional ability, and wellbeing across the human lifespan as the key aim.
Information for the applicant
The application form cannot be saved as 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.
