Career at FIMM

FIMM is a leading translational/molecular medicine research institute. We offer an internationally recognized, unique biomedical research environment in Helsinki with access to state-of-the-art data resources and technologies.

FIMM employs nearly 300 researchers and scientific support personnel in an international and inclusive environment. The majority of our staff have a degree in biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, or medicine. FIMM offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of science and technology to improve human health and well-being. We are a dynamic and highly motivated organization with a friendly, flexible, and supportive working culture.

Open positions at FIMM
Software Developer at FinnGen

Are you passionate about software development and eager to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? Join our team at FinnGen, one of the largest genetics research projects globally, and be part of groundbreaking discoveries that can transform lives.

With us, you will have a chance to work on high-impact software solutions that empower international researchers in academia and industry to analyse and visualise extensive genomic and health data.

Apply by Jan 30, 2026!

Doctoral Researchers in Molecular Medicine

As part of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine, we are recruiting 4–5 doctoral researchers in the at the institute level in the scope of the main 

In this interdisciplinary programme, doctoral researchers engage in projects with 2–3 different research groups at FIMM during a 6–9-month period before selecting a research group for their doctoral research. The program provides an exciting opportunity to explore and combine different research areas as well as to learn a variety of scientific skills and technologies while making connections within and beyond the institute.

Apply by February 6, 2026.

AI & Image analysis specialist

The KUDOS Cellular Twins team is looking for an AI/ML expert with experience in biological microscopy image analysis and a strong interest in applying ML to cancer related challenges.   

This is a 2-year fixed-term position (starting as soon as possible) within the KUDOS Research-to-Business (R2B) team. The role is part of an innovation-driven project with high commercialization potential and offers the opportunity to contribute to technologies that may evolve into a future startup or spin-out.

Apply by February 2, 2026.

Why to choose the University of Helsinki for your career?

The University of Helsinki is extensively involved in national and international research infrastructures. International researchers choose the University of Helsinki for its excellent reputation in the most competed and esteemed grants such as ERC grants, honours and prizes awarded to our researchers. Arrival and family support will be arranged to employees from abroad for their transition to work and life in Finland.