The University of Helsinki is one of Europe’s leading research universities — ranked consistently in the global top 100, with strengths spanning natural sciences, medicine, social sciences, and humanities.
Right now, eight postdoctoral fellowships are open across its faculties. The fields range from AI and population health to salmon genomics, atmospheric science, and the philosophy of risk. These are substantive research roles, not visiting positions — most run two to three years with possibility of extension.
Several deadlines fall in late July and August 2026. Also see Royal Society University Research Fellowship.
Helsinki University Postdoctoral Fellowships Overview
| Country | Finland |
| University | University of Helsinki |
| Number of Positions | 8 PhD Positions |
| Duration | 2–3 Years |
| Fields | Artificial Intelligence (AI), Health, Genomics, Climate, Philosophy |
| Application Deadlines | Mostly July & August 2026 |
Felowship Benefits
You get good support.
- Salary according to university rules.
- Money for research costs.
- Access to labs and equipment.
- Chance to join international projects.
- Support for conferences and travel.
- Good work environment in Helsinki.
List of 8 Postdoctoral Fellowships at Helsinki University
Position 1: Sustainability of Cooperatives
Deadline: 18 August 2026
You study how cooperatives help with sustainability. You work in food forestry and retail areas. Good for people with background in business management or social sciences.
Position 2: Multimodal AI for Population Health
Deadline: 16 August 2026
You use AI with health data from millions of people. You build tools to find disease risks early. Good for people with skills in machine learning or health data.
Position 3: Atmospheric Sciences and Climate Modeling
Deadline: 10 August 2026
You work on big climate models for Europe. You check how good the models are. Good for people with background in weather climate or Earth science.
Position 4: Salmon Genomics and Conservation (Up to 3 Positions)
Deadline: 7 August 2026
You study salmon fish in rivers. You look at genetics management and environment changes. Good for people with skills in genomics or fish biology.
Position 5: Computational Immuno-oncology
Deadline: 31 July 2026
You study cancer and immune system with computer tools. You work on lung cancer and treatments. Good for people with background in bioinformatics or cancer research.
Position 6: Zoonotic Viruses
Deadline: 31 July 2026
You study viruses that move from animals to humans. You do field work in Kenya too. Good for people with background in virology or infectious diseases.
Position 7: Epistemology of Risk
Deadline: 31 July 2026
You study how people think about risk and knowledge. It is a philosophy project. Good for people with background in philosophy or formal thinking.
Position 8: AI for Population Health and Genomics
Deadline: 31 July 2026 You use AI to study health over long time. You can work at research fellow or postdoc level. Good for people with strong AI and health data skills.
How to Apply (Step by Step)
- Choose the position you like.
- Read all details on the university site.
- Prepare your documents.
- Fill the online application.
- Upload all papers.
- Submit before the deadline.
- Wait for interview if they call you.