Postdoctoral researcher in the field of LLM

We Offer:  

• A two-year fully funded position in an internationally recognized research environment. 
• Opportunities to publish in top-tier cybersecurity journals and flag-ship conferences. 
• Opportunities to collaborate with and visit outstanding European universities and industrial partners. 
• Training courses for academic researchers, e.g., proposal writing, scientific writing, project development, teaching qualification. 
• A vibrant, international, and supportive research community.

We offer you responsible and interesting tasks and the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a versatile operating environment. You get a professional and inspiring team to support your work. We take care of your well-being at work and the functionality of your everyday life, e.g. with the help of flexible working hours and our well-being services.Please read more about University of Turku as an employer from our Come work with us! pages.

The European Commission has awarded the University of Turku the right to use the HR Excellence in Research quality label. The label is a token of the University's commitment to continuous development of the position and working conditions of researchers according to the guidelines set forth in the European Charter for Researchers. 

The university offers good support and orientation for international hires. Please learn more about the Finnish culture and relocation to Finland:

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Salary and trial period

The salary is determined in accordance with the university salary system for teaching and research personnel and will depend on the degree and qualifications of the applicant.   

For a postdoctoral researcher (OV5-OV6), the salary will be in the beginning of the employment on average 3600–4500 euros/month, depending on previous experience and skills.

The amount of the salary is defined when the employment contract is prepared.   

A six (6) month trial period applies to the position.

How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 30 June 2026 at 16.00 (Europe/Helsinki). Please note that the application deadline has been changed.

Your application should include the following:

• A motivation letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A list of publications
• Copies of degree certificates with translation in English or in Finnish
• Other documents that may affect the decision-making (for example a research plan, awards)

Further information

Home page of the research group: http://www.utu.fi/cyber

For further information about the position, please contact: Associate Professor Kaitai Liang, [email protected].

With questions about the application process, please contact: HR Specialist Nina Reini, [email protected].

The Postdoctoral researcher / Project researcher position will be filled if the project is implemented. University of Turku reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period, reopen the application process, and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.