Job Information
Organisation/Company: Turku University of Applied Sciences
Research Field: Medical sciences; Other
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2); Established Researcher (R3); Leading Researcher (R4)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Application Deadline: 20 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)
Country: Finland
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
We are seeking a leading specialist to steer and develop Turku University of Applied Sciences' new Emergency Care and Comprehensive Security Research Group.
Become the lead of Turku University of Applied Sciences' new Emergency Care and Comprehensive Security Research Group to establish the group's operations and develop future expertise!
You will serve as a Chief Advisor and Senior Researcher in emergency care and comprehensive security. You will lead and develop the new Emergency Care and Comprehensive Security Research Group, which operates within the Faculty of Health and Well-being at Turku UAS. You will be responsible for the planning, implementation, evaluation, and strengthening of the impact of the research, development and innovation (RDI) activities of the research group.
Where to apply
Website: https://kuntarekry.fi/fi/tyopaikat/research-group-lead-emergency-care-and-security-tuamk-04-8-26/
Requirements
Research Field: Medical sciences
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Research Field: Other
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM YOU?
- We expect strategic expertise in research, development and innovation activities related to emergency care and comprehensive security, as well as in applying for RDI funding.
- You have the ability to work in a goal-oriented and independent manner and to lead extensive development initiatives.
- We expect national and international networks and the ability to build them.
- We value broad experience in public authority operations.
- The position requires a doctoral degree in a relevant field.
- Good collaboration and interaction skills as well as excellent English language skills are required in the position.
Languages: ENGLISH
Level: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
We offer you a diverse and responsible role in a highly-skilled expert organization. In this role, you will have the opportunity to plan and develop emergency care and comprehensive security RDI activities in cooperation with other university staff, students, stakeholders, and other national and international actors.
In our expert organization, you will receive versatile support for your work as well as a competent and collaborative work community around you. We have modern facilities on the Kupittaa campus in Turku, Southwest Finland. We also offer flexible working opportunities. The work is carried out in a hybrid format, and the position typically requires approximately 2-3 days of on-site presence per week on campus.
Turku UAS has received the Most Inspiring Workplaces in Finland 2026 recognition. This reflects both the high level of commitment among staff and the long-term and participatory development of the organization's operations. The Most Inspiring Workplaces in Finland recognition is awarded annually to organizations participating in the Eezy Flow PeoplePower® survey that have achieved exceptionally strong employee survey results.
Additional comments
OTHER INFORMATION
- In this position, the work must be carried out in Finland.
- Your job title will be Chief Advisor.
- The position is fixed-term (1 January 2027 - 31 December 2028) and is related to the start-up phase of a new research group. The aim is to establish the research group as a successful part of Turku UAS's research and development activities. The possibility of making the position permanent will be assessed later based on the achievement of targets and the development of operations.
- The position is subject to a six-month probationary period.
- We value diversity in our work community. We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds, for example people of different ages, genders, and members of different language, cultural, or minority groups.
- We will carry out a background check on the selected applicant to ensure research security. The position requires that you are able to use any equipment and information systems that may be associated with the role from the perspective of their licence terms.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Turku University of Applied Sciences Ltd
Country: Finland
State/Province: Southwest Finland
City: Turku
Contact
City: Turku
Website: https://www.turkuamk.fi/en/about-us/working-at-turku-uas/
Street: Joukahaisenkatu 3
Postal Code: 20520
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