GROUP LEADER with focus on computational neuroscience and neuro-AI.

GROUP LEADER with focus on computational neuroscience and neuro-AI.

The position is fixed term (non tenure track) with 5 + 4 years upon succesful external mid-term evaluation.

We offer an international, inspiring, and supportive research environment. NC hosts state-of-art infrastructures and neuroscience research facilities including neuronal iPS core, multiphoton microscopes, optogenetics, in vivo imaging and electrophysiology. The members of NC have also an access to cutting-edge human brain imaging (MRI, MEG, EEG, TMS, tACS), supercomputing via center for scientific computing (CSC) as well as Finnish biobank and Finngen data.

We are looking for candidates with an excellent track-record of research performance with post-doctoral experience.

The qualification include:

• PhD degree from a relevant field within the past 12 years (not including parental / sick leaves).
• Postdoctoral experience
• Excellent scientific track record in publications and research funding
• Evidence of independence

We expect successful candidates to carry out independent research line, engage in multidisciplinary research collaborations, and participate in the supervision of students. Candidates should be able to take the advantages of the infrastructures and collaborative networks available at the Neuroscience Center.

The salary is based on the scale of the Finnish universities for teaching and research personnel, depending upon qualifications, career stage and experience. The position is on the 3rd level of the four-level career system utilized by Finnish universities, and the official job title on the employment contract is "university researcher". A trial period of 6 months is applied.

Finland is EU member state, has high quality public schooling (also in English) and healthcare, and was recently ranked as the happiest country in the world.

The application should include:

• Motivation letter with the names of two referees.
• Curriculum vitae (2 - 3 pages)
• Publication list
• Summary of past research, and future plans (max 5 pages).

Applications will be evaluated by an Appointment Committee. Short-listed candidates will complete an interview process that is expected to take place in September, 2026. The closing date for submitting applications is 2026-06-09 at 23:59 (EEST).