Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Biological Sciences
University of Helsinki
Finland

Position Overview

The Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences invites applications for the position of:

The successful applicant may be appointed to a fixed-term assistant/associate professorship (tenure track) or to a full professorship, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and career stage.
Further information on tenure track at UH

Job Description

We are seeking candidates who will strengthen and complement the scientific profile of the Molecular and Integrative Biosciences Research Programme.

Key requirements and expectations:

• Strong track record for career stage in genetics, committed to excellence in research and teaching

• Research focus on, or relevance to, human genetics and genomics

• Ability to combine advanced experimental and analytical approaches (considered an asset)

• Build and lead an independent research group conducting innovative research in genetics

• Acquire external research funding

• Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students

• Teaching on Bachelor’s and Master’s courses related to the field

• Active participation in long-term curriculum development, especially in:

  • Master’s Programme in Genetics and Molecular Biosciences

  • Bachelor Programme in Molecular Biosciences

  • Bachelor Programme in Biology

• Commitment to sustainable, diverse and inclusive environment for students and colleagues

The position is based at Viikki Campus. A secondary affiliation with the Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) is possible, depending on research interests, providing access to unique human genetic databases and a vibrant human genetics research community.

Qualifications

For Associate/Full Professor:

• Doctoral degree

• Internationally recognized scholarly qualifications

• Experience in supervising scientific research

• Vision and experience in high-quality research-based teaching and thesis supervision

• Documented international cooperation in the research field

For Assistant Professor:

• Doctoral degree

• Ability to conduct independent scholarly work

• Ability to supervise and mentor doctoral and postdoctoral researchers

• Teaching skills necessary for the position

Evaluation Criteria

• Scientific publications and their significance

• Teaching experience, pedagogical competence, and ability to produce teaching materials

• Supervision of undergraduate and graduate theses

• Participation in doctoral education

• Activity in the scientific community

• Success in obtaining external research funding

• International research experience and roles in international organizations

Assessment will consider the applicant’s career stage.
The University of Helsinki applies DORA Declaration principles in evaluating scientific merit.

Language Requirements

• Good English skills

• No requirement for Finnish or Swedish proficiency for foreign citizens or non-native Finnish citizens

• Positive attitude towards learning Finnish and/or Swedish encouraged

Salary and Benefits

• Assistant/Associate Professor: €60,000 – €72,000 (annual gross)

• Professor: €72,000 – €92,000 (annual gross)

• Startup package provided for the appointee

• State-of-the-art research infrastructures available, including:

  • DNA sequencing and genomics

  • Proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomics

  • Light- and electron microscopy

  • Model organism facilities

Employee benefits include:

• Occupational health care and health insurance

• Sports facilities

• Professional development opportunities

• International Staff Services support for relocation

• Finland offers:

  • Generous parental leave

  • Affordable daycare for all children

  • High-quality free education

  • Public healthcare

About the University and Faculty

• University of Helsinki:

  • International scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers

  • Ranks among top 100 universities globally

  • Committed to open science and equal opportunity employment

• Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences:

  • Finland’s premier hub for life science research and education

  • Based in Molecular and Integrative Biosciences Research Programme

  • Key research areas:

    • Cell and developmental biology

    • Genetics and genomics

    • Neurobiology

    • Structural biology and virology

  • FIMM offers cutting-edge research infrastructure and access to FinnGen data (500,000 Finns)

Application Procedure

Required Documents (in English):

1. CV

2. Report on previous research activities and acquired external funding

   • Total funding, breakdown over last 10 years (amounts, status as PI or co-PI, funding agency, project name)

3. Plan for research development and future activities (max. 3 pages)

4. Report of teaching experience and pedagogical merits (max. 3 pages)

5. Numbered list of international peer-reviewed publications

   • Highlight maximum 10 most important publications with brief outline of significance and applicant's role

   • Alternatively, an academic portfolio containing the above

Detailed instructions for applicants

Deadline and Submission

• Deadline: October 10, 2025 (Finnish time)

• Apply via the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system:

  • External applicants: Click “Apply now”

  • Internal applicants: Apply through Sap Fiori

Further Information

• Position details:

  • Professor Juha Partanen (juha.m.partanen@helsinki.fi), Tel. +358 (0) 2941 59382

  • Professor Susanna Fagerholm (susanna.fagerholm@helsinki.fi), Tel. +358 (0) 2941 59926

• Technical support: rekrytointi@helsinki.fi

Position Details

• Due Date: October 10, 2025

• Unit: Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences

• Sub-unit: Molecular and Integrative Biosciences Research Programme

• Position ID: 4241

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