University of Turku

The multidisciplinary and international University of Turku is an attractive research environment for researchers at different stages of their careers. The career model of teaching and research staff creates a clear and transparent processes and criteria for career advancement.

The versatile research environment of the University of Turku supports researchers' creativity. We have an excellent framework for conducting interdisciplinary research and effectively bringing the research results to the benefit of society as a whole.

A straightforward career model and the advancement of international mobility increase the quality and effectiveness of research. In accordance with our strategy, we are increasing the number of postdoctoral researchers recruited through international application processes, and we are developing the use of the Tenure Track system further in the whole University.

Our academic career model is based on the four stages, where is advanced through degrees and merits in both teaching and research-oriented positions. The tenure track career model offers a supported career path towards a permanent position as a professor. With the help of the career model, clear and transparent processes and criteria for career advancement are created.

Teaching and research-oriented tasks are separated in our four-stage academic career model. However, all tasks in the career model include research and teaching.

The titles at the first stage of the employment relationship are Doctoral Researcher and in projects Project Researcher.

A higher university degree and an approved research plan are required for the position of doctoral researcher. In addition, demonstrated ability and motivation for postgraduate studies and the completion of a doctoral degree in accordance with the research plan are required.

The University of Turku has a graduate school whose doctoral programs cover all disciplines represented by the university. The goal of the doctoral education is to provide the skills to work in research and teaching tasks as well as other demanding specialist tasks.