The recruitment process is carried out by an Appointment Committee. The HiLIFE tenure track positions are initially for three to five years with a possibility for promotion and tenuring following successful evaluation. The aim is to recruit three scientists, but additional places may be available in collaboration with HiLIFE operational units.
The positions are shared between one of the HiLIFE units (
The fourth call has been concluded on spring 2025, and the new Assistant / Associate Professors have already started at their new positions.
We plan to open the next HiLIFE Tenure Track call in 2026.
We seek talented candidates with a doctorate degree, post-doctoral experience, and recent demonstration of excellence in research in life sciences according to their career stage. We build on scientific excellence; a suitable candidate has for example already produced early-career scientific track record, attracted external research funding, and is now ready to start working independently.
The successful candidate at the assistant professor level shows potential to be a future research leader and is expected to develop an independent, externally funded line of research in current or emerging areas of life sciences. At the associate level, evidence for these achievements is required.
We are looking for individuals also capable of contributing to the development of life science research infrastructures, innovations and/or higher education in evolving areas of life sciences.
Early-stage independent researchers with 2 - 12 years of experience since completion of PhD are especially encouraged to apply. For formal qualifications, please see
The positions come with an attractive negotiable startup package, and are initially for three to five years with a possibility for extension or tenuring following a successful evaluation. All positions are shared between HiLIFE units and one of the participating faculties. Contracts during the tenure track (assistant/associate professor) are with HiLIFE and following tenuring (as professor) at the faculty. The salary is negotiable within the framework of the University of Helsinki regulations.
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Applications are submitted as a single pdf attachment via the link at the bottom of the page. On the separate attached pdf, the applicant includes the following:
New applications are not accepted, as the latest call has closed on September 30, 2024. Follow the future updates for a new call opening in 2026!
Evaluation of applications is carried out by an Appointment Committee and includes external referee statements and interviews of shortlisted applicants.
Finalists must successfully complete an interview process that includes a research seminar and teaching demonstration.
The Appointment Committee and Teaching Skills Evaluation committee compositions for the upcoming 2026 call may vary from the previous call. We will announce the compositions as that call progresses. Below you will see the 2024 call committees.
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The composition of the 2024-2025 Appointment Committee:
Participated in the longlisting and/or shortlisting (1st - 2nd evaluation stages), but not in later process:
The Teaching Skills Evaluation committee composition (during the 2025 site visit):
The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants from a variety of genders, linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and minorities.
HiLIFE director Jari Koistinaho, e-mail: jari.koistinaho(at)helsinki.fi
For more information on the process and schedule, please contact Human Resources Partner Anu Roine, e-mail: anu.roine(at)helsinki.fi
Recruitment team: hilife-recruit(at)helsinki.fi
In case you need support with the recruitment portal, please contact recruitment(at)helsinki.fi
For more information on HiLIFE, please contact Head of Administration Jonna Katajisto, e-mail: jonna.katajisto(at)helsinki.fi