Senior Researcher and Postdoctoral Researcher in Multiple Sclerosis Imaging Laboratory (Neuroimmunology & Molecular Imaging)

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• An inspiring and supportive work community – We encourage each other and value working together!

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Salary and trial period

Salary is determined in accordance with levels OV05-OV06, the Finnish Universities Salary System for Research and Teaching Personnel. The task-specific salary is 3 366,36 - 3 925,63 EUR per month. In addition to task-specific salary, personal performance based salary is paid.

A trial period of six (6) months is applied.

How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 3.8.2026 at 16.00 (Europe/Helsinki).

Please write your application and accompanying documents in English.

Applicants should enclose with their application:

• A letter of intent including a brief description of the applicant's past and current research interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Degree certificates
• Complete list of publications with 10 most significant publications highlighted
• Letters of recommendation (with contact information) for the applicant for this position from two prior academic supervisors or persons acquainted with the applicant and his work.

Further information

For further information about the position, please contact: prof. Laura Airas at Turku PET Centre ([email protected]).

With questions about the application process, please contact: HR Specialist Ms. Mirjami Jaakkola ([email protected]).