The Faculty of Law, University of Turku invites applications for Fixed-Term Postdoctoral Researchers in Law for the period of 1 August 2026–31 July 2029.

Job description

The main responsibility of a Postdoctoral Researcher is to conduct independent scientific research. In addition, a Postdoctoral Researcher’s responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate level teaching, educational planning and other duties related to teaching. Postdoctoral Researcher participates in research fund-raising and the implementation of research projects.

The purpose of the positions of Postdoctoral Researcher in Law is to build the competence of fresh Doctors of Law, or Doctors who hold a doctorate within another relevant field, as professional researcher. Person selected for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher shall have an appropriate doctoral degree, successfully completed by the end of the application period, but no more than five (5) years having passed since the completion of the degree. While counting the five-year period, maternity/paternal leaves and military service will not be taken into account.

The positions are not bound to subjects or subject groups. This application round covers all branches of law.

Who we are looking for

A person selected for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher is required to have a doctoral degree, the ability for independent scientific research and the teaching competence necessary for the task. The qualification requirements of the position are described in the rules of procedure of the University of Turku (section 35).

In the selection of a postdoctoral researcher, the most important factor to consider is the research plan, which may be personal or part of a broader research project. When selecting a candidate and evaluating the research plan, attention is given to the following aspects: the scientific quality, innovativeness, and significance of the research plan; the applicant’s ability to produce high‑quality peer‑reviewed publications, the recruitment emphasizes the association of the research plan and applicant's research with the research conducted in the Faculty, the applicant’s ability to support and strengthen the faculty’s research; and the applicant’s ability to develop new and emerging research areas.

Additionally, emphasis is placed on the network brought along by the applicant, research funding, internationality as well as the societal impact of the research as well as the applicant’s connections to working life and the impact of these connections.The educational needs of the Faculty will be taken into account in the selection.

We value collegiality and promote equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We encourage all qualified applicants with different backgrounds to apply for our open positions.