4-6 Doctoral Researchers, Information Technology

The Faculty of Information Technology is seeking for

4-6 Doctoral Researchers starting January 1, 2025 for a maximum of three years. The contract can be part-time or full-time.

The Doctoral SchooI of the Faculty of Information Technology offers doctoral education in Information Systems Science (Ph.D. or D.Sc.), Computer Science and Engineering (Ph.D. or D.Sc. Tech.), Computational Science (Ph.D.), Computing and Education (Ph.D.), and Cognitive Science (Ph.D.). The doctoral school regularly provides funding for doctoral students.

This application round is aimed at doctoral students already studying at the faculty and also for new doctoral students who are expected to graduate within max. four years of starting their doctoral studies. Please note that if you do not yet have the right to study in the Doctoral Programme in Information Technology, you must apply separately by September 30, 2024 at 3:00 EEST according to these instructions. 

Qualifications we are looking for

The doctoral researchers will work in the research groups of the Faculty of Information Technology (Research at the Faculty of Information Technology | University of Jyväskylä (jyu.fi). The research group must be indicated in the online application form.

The tasks of the doctoral researchers focus on the research concerning doctoral thesis, doctoral studies, assisting teaching tasks, and other tasks related to these. The eligible candidate for the position should have a master’s degree and the right to postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Information Technology, University of Jyväskylä. Good command of English is required.

The duties, qualification requirements, and language skills of doctoral researchers are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines.

What do we offer as an employer?

You become part of our international and multi-science community where the welfare of each individual is important. At Jyväskylä, we offer a great and lively campus area with opportunities to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. To find useful information about the University of Jyväskylä, the City of Jyväskylä, and living in Finland, see the University's International Staff Guide.

Salary

The salary of a doctoral researcher will be determined in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System.

How to apply

The application should include:

1) Application letter (motivation to work on the research topic, at the Faculty of Information Technology, and how the dissertation work is connected to the work of the research group).

2) CV (resume), which should be written according to good scientific practice and in accordance with the following CV template, as far as possible: http://www.tenk.fi/en/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae.  

3) Research plan, including the title, planned publications with publication status (planned /in preparation/ submitted/ accepted /published), timetable, and plan for funding. Please see the suggested template for a research plan.

4) Postgraduate study plan (including the completed and planned coursework, with timetable). (attach to list of publications)

5) Copy of your diploma of a higher degree (Master's degree or equivalent)

6) Recommendation letter from the main supervisor (attach to other attachment)

Further information of the position and how to apply, please contact HR Partner Elina Korhonen, it-hr-servicecentre@jyu.fi and for information on applying for the right to study, please contact Coordinator Mia Soininen, doctoral-studies-it@jyu.fi

Applications will be evaluated and prioritized first by research areas and then by the board of the doctoral school. The decision on the persons to be selected is made by the Dean of the Faculty.

Upon the consent of the applicant, a background check can be made on the person to be appointed (Security Clearance Act 726/2014). For more information on the background check and the rights of the subject of the check, see https://www.supo.fi/en.

The University is committed to fairness, consistency and transparency in selection decisions, and undertakes the recommendations for the responsible evaluation of a researcher in Finland.