Doctoral education pilot projects at the University of Turku
The University of Turku is involved in developing a new type of doctoral education in a doctoral education pilot programme funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture for 2024–2027, which will open 3-year positions for 136 doctoral researchers. The aim of the doctoral education pilot programme is, among other things, to increase the number of doctors in Finland, pilot a more flexible doctoral education process, encourage doctoral researchers to pursue diverse careers and increase the employment of doctors in a wide range of sectors of society.
The University of Turku is involved in eight projects in flagship fields and three projects in other fields. The first doctoral researchers will start in the pilot projects in August 2024.
| Pilot project | Number of positions at the University of Turku | Application period |
| ImmuDocs – National Doctoral Education Pilot Based on the Immune System | 59 | The positions will start on 1.8.2024 and 1.1.2025 Application period 3.4.–22.4.2024 and autumn 2024. |
| EDUCA-Doc – Education for the Future | 22 | The positions will start on 1.8.2024 and 1.1.2025 Application period 1.3.1–5.4.2024 and in autumn 2024. |
| DIWA – Digital Waters | 16 | The positions will start on 1.1.2025 Application period 15.3.–20.4.2024 and autumn 2024. |
| iCANDOC – Doctoral Education Pilot in Precision Cancer Medicine | 10 | The positions will start on 1.1.2025. Application period in autumn 2024. |
| FCAI – Finnish Centre for Artificial Intelligence | 7 | The positions will start on 1.8.2024 and 1.1.2025 Application period 11.3.–2.4. 2024 and in autumn 2024. |
| Sustainability Transformations Doctoral Education Pilot | 6 | The positions will start on 1.1.2025. Application period in autumn 2024. |
| Software – Doctoral Pilot in Software Engineering | 5 | The positions will start on 1.8.2024 and 1.1.2025 Application period 20.3.–15.4.2024. |
| PREIN – Flagship on Photonics Research and Innovation | 4 | The positions will start on 1.8.2024 and 1.1.2025 Application period 20.3.1–5.4.2024 and autumn 2024. |
| Finnish Quantum Flagship | 4 | The positions will start on 1.8.2024 and 1.1.2025 Application period 20.3.–30.4.2024 and autumn 2024. |
| IWN – Intelligent Work Machines | 2 | The positions will start on 1.8.2024. Application period 20.3.–15.4.2024. |
| CIMANET FinnCERES – Competence Centre for the Materials Bioeconomy | 1 | The positions will start on 1.1.2025. Application period in autumn 2024. |
What do we expect from you?
We are looking for motivated, talented doctoral researchers who are ready to complete their doctoral studies within the 3-year target deadline. The successful candidate must have the right to study for a doctoral degree at the University of Turku, which has been granted on 1 November 2023 at the earliest.
If you do not have the right to study for a doctoral degree at the University of Turku, you must apply for it separately. The right to study is applied for through the doctoral programmes (see further information). In addition, the applicant must demonstrate the ability to undertake doctoral studies and complete a doctoral degree in accordance with the research plan.
What do we offer?
We offer you responsible and interesting tasks and the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic and international environment. You will be supported by a skilled and inspiring supervisory team, a research infrastructure, support for starting and advancing your research, and the opportunity to join our network of researchers and collaborating organisations at the University of Turku. We offer a competitive salary (typically €2,448.41 – 2,648.74 at the beginning of the employment) and occupational health services. We take care of your well-being at work and in everyday life, for example through flexible working hours and our well-being services. Read more about what the University offers its employees.
See below for more information about the pilot projects and apply!
Find out about the pilot projects
