Doctoral Researcher (Faculty of Education and Culture)

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We are looking for a Doctoral Researcher to join the Faculty of Education and Culture at Tampere University for a fixed-term position.

Job description

The goal of the doctoral researcher position is to complete a doctoral degree in the Doctoral Programme of Education and Society at Tampere University. 

Besides conducting research for the dissertation, the position may include teaching or other duties in the faculty related to the studies. These duties may not exceed 5 % of the overall working hours. A doctoral researcher should also participate in other activities of the scientific community. The recommended duration for completing a doctoral degree for full-time students is four years.

Requirements

Qualification requirements:

• applicable Master’s degree
• right to pursue a doctoral degree in the Doctoral Programme of Education and Society (please note that it is not possible to apply for a new right before this call ends)
• approved study plan and research plan
• ability and motivation to work towards and complete a doctoral degree, as demonstrated during prior studies towards a degree or otherwise

The selection process emphasizes the applicant’s scientific aptitude and potential as a researcher.

We offer

The position will be filled for a fixed-term period of up to four years starting as mutually agreed, but not later than 1 August 2025. The exact length of the contract will depend on the current stage of your studies and your expected graduation date. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees. 

The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities. According to the criteria applied to teaching and research staff, the position of a doctoral researcher is placed on level 2-4 of the job requirements scale. The salary increases based on experience and the progress of doctoral studies.

We invite you to join our vibrant and active research community. We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as flexible working hours, occupational health care, several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts as well as a personal fund to spend on sports and cultural activities in your free time. Please read more about working at Tampere University.

How to apply

Submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). The closing date for applications is 24 April 2025 at 23:59 (EEST/UTC+3). 

The application must include the following attachments in PDF format:

• Curriculum Vitae, presenting the key qualifications for the position (maximum two pages)
• Research plan (maximum length 2500 words, excluding the references) 
   The research plan must be written using the following format:
   - Title
   - Scientific and societal relevance of the doctoral research
   - Review of the most relevant academic literature
   - Research objectives and questions
   - Research methods and ethical considerations
   - Scientific contribution to the chosen field of educational sciences
   - Timeline and current stage of the research, including whether the research has been conducted part-time or) full-time
   - References (maximum two pages)
• Latest approved study plan

More information

For more information about the position, please contact Professor Petri Nokelainen ([email protected], +358 40 557 4994)

Questions related to the application process: HR Specialist Sari Kalmanlehto, [email protected].

Application period starts: 2025-03-31 12:00. Application period ends: 2025-04-22 23:59