University of Eastern Finland Invites Applications For 9 Postdoc Positions | Apply Now

The University of Eastern Finland has opened applications for multiple PhD and Postdoctoral research positions in areas including tissue engineering, Arctic ecology, remote sensing, greenhouse gas fluxes, microsurgical sensing technologies, brain health, ethics, and wellbeing. These roles involve international collaboration, fieldwork in Nordic regions, and advanced data-driven research.

About University Of Eastern Finland

The University of Eastern Finland is a university in Finland, which was founded in 2010 and has campuses in Joensuu and Kuopio.

Available Positions

Doctoral Researcher (PhD Student), Tissue Engineering
Join a research project developing replacement cartilage using tissue engineering. Requires MSc in relevant field, cell culture skills, and proficiency in English. Salary approx. €2,650–2,785/month.
Application Deadline: 12 Feb, 2026

Doctoral Researcher (PhD student) position, remote sensing and spatial ecology of tundra vegetation
Join a multidisciplinary project on Arctic tundra vegetation using UAV-based remote sensing, spatial ecology, and machine learning. Fieldwork in Finland/Norway. Advanced GIS and English required.
Application Deadline: 15 Feb, 2026

Doctoral Researcher (PhD student) position, Arctic plant community and trait ecology and carbon fluxes
Join a multidisciplinary project on Arctic plant ecology and carbon fluxes. Fieldwork in Finland and Norway. Requires strong research skills and excellent English. 3-year fixed-term, international team.
Application Deadline: 15 Feb, 2026

Doctoral Researcher (PhD student), Spatio-temporal dynamics of degrading palsa mires and their greenhouse gas fluxes across Fennoscandia (SPACEFEN)
PhD position researching palsa permafrost dynamics using remote sensing and fieldwork; background in geography, ecology, or related fields required. Excellent English skills essential.
Application Deadline: 15 Feb, 2026

Postdoctoral Researcher, Pervasive Sensing for Microsurgical Training and Skill Assessment
Join an interdisciplinary team developing biosensor integration and analytics for microsurgical training. Requires PhD, coding skills, and experience with biometric sensors and time-series data.
Application Deadline: 29 Jan, 2026

Postdoctoral researchers in the MSCA COFUND NOVEL Postdoctoral Programme, University of Eastern Finland
Five fully funded three-year postdoctoral positions in brain health research, focusing on Prevention & Care or Methods & Data. Doctorate, 7 years experience, and MSCA mobility required.
Application Deadline: 28 Feb, 2026

Postdoctoral Researchers in the MSCA COFUND NOVEL Postdoctoral Programme, University of Eastern Finland
Three-year, fully funded postdoc positions in Innovation in Society and Ethics & Wellbeing. Competitive salary, career development, and international applicants welcome. Doctorate required.
Application Deadline: 28 Feb, 2026