Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor in Life Sciences
Join Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) as a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in life sciences research.
Best for:Best for established researchers (2–12 years post-PhD) with a strong publication record, external funding experience, and a vision for independent research in life sciences.
Overview
The University of Helsinki’s Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) invites applications for three tenure-track assistant/associate professor positions. These roles aim to attract outstanding researchers to advance life sciences across disciplines like public health, bio-imaging, computational drug discovery, and veterinary physiology. Successful candidates will lead independent research, secure external funding, and contribute to teaching and innovation. The positions are shared between HiLIFE units and participating faculties, offering a dynamic international environment with competitive salaries and opportunities for tenure. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in research, postdoctoral experience, and potential for leadership in their field.
What you'll do
- Develop and lead an independent, externally funded research program in emerging life sciences areas.
- Secure competitive research grants and funding to support your research activities.
- Contribute to teaching and curriculum development at the University of Helsinki.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across HiLIFE units and participating faculties.
- Mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in your research group.
- Participate in the development of life science research infrastructures and innovations.
- Engage in knowledge transfer and outreach activities to promote scientific impact.
Requirements
Degree required: Doctoral degree (PhD) in a life sciences discipline or related field, completed approximately 2–12 years ago (excluding career breaks).
Language: English proficiency at a level suitable for academic research and teaching (no specific test mentioned).
Instruction: English
Publications: Early-career scientific track record with evidence of research excellence, including external funding and potential for leadership.
- Demonstrated excellence in life sciences research with a strong publication record.
- Experience securing external research funding.
- Potential for leadership and independent research direction.
- Postdoctoral experience in a relevant field.
- Ability to contribute to teaching and higher education.
- Experience collaborating in interdisciplinary research environments.
- Doctoral degree completed approximately 2–12 years ago (excluding career breaks).
- Postdoctoral experience in a relevant field.
- Residency in Finland during the employment period.
- No specific nationality restrictions mentioned.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-16 (Europe/Helsinki)
Submit a single PDF application via the provided link. The application must include a motivation letter (max 1 page), CV with teaching experience, a list of up to 20 publications (with 5 highlighted), ORCID ID, and a research plan (max 2 pages excluding references). The total application package must not exceed 10 pages.
- Motivation letter (max 1 page)
- Curriculum Vitae including teaching experience
- List of up to 20 publications, patents, invention disclosures, or other research outputs (with 5 highlighted key publications and brief summaries)
- ORCID ID for a complete list of publications
- Research plan (max 2 pages excluding references)
Contact
Jari Koistinaho· HiLIFE Director
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