Professor of Mathematics

University of Helsinki

Department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science
University: University of Helsinki, Finland
Deadline: 17 May 2026 (23:59 Europe/Helsinki time)
Start Date: Negotiable
Job Type: Academic, tenure track (Assistant/Associate) or full Professor
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics seeks candidates with research expertise in financial mathematics.
The appointee will:

• Lead and develop the Insurance and Financial Mathematics study track in the Master’s program (MAST)
• Establish and maintain an independent research line and research group
• Participate in teaching and supervising master’s theses in stochastic analysis and financial mathematics
• Take part in departmental administration and collaborate with industry

Appointments are at:

• Professor – top-level research leader with international recognition
• Associate Professor – experienced researcher with significant achievements
• Assistant Professor – promising researcher with potential to become a future research leader

Qualifications

Required:

• Doctorate degree in mathematics or financial mathematics (must be completed by application deadline)
• Post-doctoral experience with research excellence
• Teaching experience at university level
• Fluent in English (oral and written)

Desirable/Advantageous:

• Proficiency in Finnish or Swedish
• Evidence of international collaboration
• Strong co-operation and interaction skills

Specific expectations per career stage:

• Assistant/Associate Professors: potential/established research leadership, independent, externally funded research
• Professors: top-level scholarship, established research leadership, teaching and supervision, international impact

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in financial mathematics and stochastic analysis (15–20 ECTS/year for Assistant/Associate Professors, ~20 ECTS for Professors)
• Supervise Master’s theses in Insurance and Financial Mathematics
• Lead and develop research projects, apply for external funding
• Participate in departmental administration and university service
• Collaborate with academic and industrial partners

Salary and Benefits

• Professor: €84,000 – €98,000/year (gross)
• Associate Professor: €76,000 – €82,000/year (gross)
• Assistant Professor: €68,000 – €74,000/year (gross)
• Startup package for establishing research group
• Support for relocation, occupational health, professional development
• Family-friendly policies, 6 weeks annual leave, affordable childcare
• Opportunity for international collaboration and career progression

Application Process

Documents required (single PDF in English):

1. Cover letter (1–2 pages) – motivation and suitability
2. Academic portfolio (list of publications, research statement, teaching qualifications, future research plans)

Submission:

• Via University of Helsinki recruitment system
• External applicants: “Apply Now”
• Internal applicants (with helsinki.fi account and contract): “Employee Login”

Contact for further information:

• Position & working environment: Prof. Pekka Pankka, pekka.pankka(at)helsinki.fi
• Recruitment system: recruitment(at)helsinki.fi

More information:

• Tenure track model
• University recruitment portal