In search for top talent - the call for new HiLIFE Tenure Track professors is open

HiLIFE has initiated a new Tenure Track assistant/associate professor call for autumn 2024, with an aim to recruit 3 motivated and skilled life scientists from 2025 onwards.

is one of the leading life science research institutes in the Nordics, fostering outstanding research and innovations across the University of Helsinki campuses and Faculties. To achieve the significant breakthroughs in science, HiLIFE focuses on providing researchers sufficient resources and freedom to pursue their ambitions and expertise towards higher goals.  

dates back to 2017 when the very first 5 assistant/associate professors were selected, followed by 10 (5 + 5) highly talented life science researchers in 2019 and 2023. In addition to developing every-day life science research and teaching activities, our Tenure Track professors have secured 9 prestigious ERC grants for their important life science research topics. 

HiLIFE is thrilled to open the current, 4th Tenure Track assistant/associate professor call in cooperation with life science associated faculties. While our focus is on recruiting the 3 top candidates, there may be further possibilities opening through collaboration with HiLIFE operational units (, , and ). 

Application process 

The Tenure Track assistant/associate professors will be selected for initial 3 to 5 years term through an Appointment Committee reviews, external referee statements and interviews. These will take place over autumn 2024 – spring 2025.  

Each of the tenure track professors will be based in one HiLIFE unit and one relevant participating faculty, all receiving an attractive start up package from HiLIFE to support their first steps in the new position. While on the Tenure Track position, the employment contract is formed with HiLIFE but following tenuring it transfers to the faculties. The extensions and/or tenuring will be determined by the end-of-term evaluations. 

Read the full position descriptions and guidance on how to apply at . You will also find the position posted in , and . 

Applications for the HiLIFE Tenure Track assistant/associate professor positions should be submitted by September 30, 2024, at 23.59 EEST.  

Interviews with selected candidates are scheduled for 10th – 14th February 2025, and hiring decisions are expected to be finalized in April 2025.

 

Contact details further information: 

  • 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