University of Helsinki Announces 39 New Positions

The latest postings reveal 39 newly opened roles at the University of Helsinki, spanning professorships, postdoctoral researchers, lecturers, and research staff across diverse fields. Openings include a Professor/Associate/Assistant Professor (tenure track) in Geology and Mineralogy, Postdoctoral Researchers in Translational Biomedicine, and Director roles at the Helsinki Institute of Physics, among others. Other listings cover intellectual history, digital humanities, crop science, palliative medicine, radiopharmaceutical chemistry, and biochar-related research. The breadth reflects ongoing priorities in science, humanities, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

With 39 positions, the postings show both tenure-track opportunities and fixed-term appointments, offering a range of career stages for researchers, teachers, and professionals. The university continues its expansion across Helsinki campuses, signaling a broad push to grow research capacity and academic teaching. Roles span several faculties and research institutes, including HIP and units in geology, legal history, and digital humanities, illustrating cross‑disciplinary growth.