Professor of Environmental Sciences

University of Helsinki

Faculty: Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences
Unit: Molecular and Integrative Biosciences Research Programme
Position ID: 4604
Location: University of Helsinki, Viikki Campus
Employment type: Fixed-term, 4 years (1.6.2026 – 31.5.2030, or by agreement)
Languages of instruction: Finnish and English
Application deadline: 31.1.2026, 23:59 Europe/Helsinki time

Position Overview

The Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Helsinki is seeking a University Teacher in Molecular Biosciences and Biochemistry for a four-year fixed-term position.

The primary responsibility is research-based teaching and tasks related to the planning and implementation of teaching in both the Bachelor’s Programme in Finnish and the Master’s Programme in Genetics and Molecular Biosciences in English (approximately 70–90% of annual working time).

Tasks

• Present key concepts in biochemistry and molecular biosciences
• Teach advanced topics related to recent advances in basic research and current methods (e.g., biochemistry, structural biology, enzymology, chemical biology, molecular biotechnology)
• Assist professors and lecturers in preparation and implementation of courses
• Teach courses coordinated by other instructors and act as the teacher in charge of selected lectures and laboratory courses
• Integrate into the department’s research community
• Supervise students and evaluate theses
• Create connections to working life and support students’ career skills
• Actively participate in the development of teaching, utilizing student feedback and developing new teaching and evaluation methods
• Promote interactive, student-centered, and online teaching methods
• Collaborate on joint teaching projects and foster learning environments that develop students’ critical thinking, application of knowledge, and problem-solving skills

Qualifications and Selection Criteria

• Required: Suitable Master’s degree and experience in teaching
• Valued:
  • Pedagogical education
  • Teaching experience
  • Ability to produce learning material for online teaching
  • Versatile teaching skills
  • Experience coordinating online studies
  • Doctoral degree and research experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, enzymology, or synthetic chemistry

Teaching Skills:

• Must be at least “good” level according to the Rector's decision (9.9.2022)
• Teaching skills assessed relative to the biochemistry and molecular biology curriculum of the Bachelor’s Programme in Molecular Biosciences
• Assessment based on faculty matrix and teaching demonstration

Language Skills:

• Proficiency in Finnish and English
• Satisfactory oral and written skills in Swedish to evaluate theses and assignments

Salary

• Based on the universities’ teaching and research staff pay system (level 4–5)
• Additional component based on personal performance
• Approximate total salary: €3,400–4,200 per month

Application Process

Submit applications via the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by 31.1.2026.

Required application documents:

• Motivation letter (max 1 page)
• CV
• Description of relevant experience and merits for teaching assessment (max 3 pages)
• Other relevant documents (optional)
• Alternatively, an academic portfolio

Internal applicants (current University of Helsinki employees) must apply through SAP Fior.

Contact for information:

• Susanna Fagerholm: susanna.fagerholm@helsinki.fi
• Director of Bachelor’s Programme: janne.ravantti@helsinki.fi

Diversity and Inclusion

A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important. The University actively promotes an inclusive community and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.