We offer you responsible and interesting tasks and the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic and international environment. You will be a part of one of the participating research group led by competent supervisors. In your work, you will become part of a wide network of doctoral researchers, researchers, and supervisors within the Finnish Quantum Flagship and QDoc doctoral pilot program. We care about your well-being and the functionality of your everyday life through flexible working hours and our well-being services.
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Salary and trial period
The salaries are determined in accordance with the University salary system for teaching and research personnel. It consists of a task-specific salary component and a personal performance salary component. The task-specific salary component of a doctoral researcher is at level 2–4, depending the progress of the doctoral project. The personal performance component, added on top of the task-specific base salary is also paid. For a doctoral researcher, the salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and will be approximately 2500–3300 €/month, depending on the progress of the doctoral project. The position has a probationary period of six months.
How to apply
Please submit your application through our electronic recruitment system by April 30, 2024 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki) . The application link can be found on the university's website at the beginning of the advertisement ("Apply for this position").
Applicants must include in their application:
- Motivation letter including the research themes you plan to address in your doctoral research and a brief description of the research question that interests you (in English)
- Curriculum vitae
- Degree certificates and study transcripts. If the degree that gives eligibility for the study right for a doctoral degree is not completed by the deadline of application time, an up-to-date transcript of study records must be attached to the application.
- List of publications
- Any other documents relevant to fulfilling the requirements of the position
Please remember to include all the above-mentioned annexes with your application, as they are important for the evaluation of your application. Applicants selected for interviews based on their applications.
Further information
For further information about the QDoc doctoral positions please contact Konstantinos Daskalakis and questions related to specific projects please contact the relevant supervisor.
For information related to the EXACTUS Doctoral Programme, please contact Eevi Savola (eevi.savola(at)utu.fi).
For questions related to the application process, please contact Saija Marjasto (saija.marjasto(at)utu.fi).
5.4.2024 the call text was edited and added the information that the applicants for project 2. Open Quantum Systems, Decoherence, and Quantum Protocols can also have a degree in other related field.