Postdoctoral Researcher within the ERC-funded project From the Margin to the Centre: Rights Development, Transitional Justice and Indigeneity in the Nordics (MARCEN)

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Salary and trial period

The salary is based on the salary system of the university’s teaching and research staff. It consists of a task-specific salary component and a personal performance salary component. The component based on personal performance is 6–50% of the task-specific salary. The salary is 3500-3600 euros/month on average depending on competence and experience.

The post is subject to a six (6) months trial period.

How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 2.6.2025 at 16.00 (Europe/Helsinki).

Applicants should enclose with their application:

1. a cover letter of no more than two pages;
2. a postdoctoral research proposal which aligns with the job description of no more than three pages;
3. an academic portfolio in accordance with the guidelines of the University of Turku: https://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/academic-portfolio
4. a short curriculum vitae, without photo, of no more than two pages;
5. a list of publications in accordance with the guidelines of the Faculty of Law: https://www.utu.fi/sites/default/files/public%3A//media/file/list_of_publications_EN.pdf;
6. an academic writing sample (one text);
7. copie(s) of degree certificate(s) (if degree(s) are not completed at the University of Turku);
8. other documents related to the applicant’s competence and qualifications.

Further information

For further information about the position, please contact Assistant Professor Daniela Alaattinoğlu, daniela.alaattinoglu(a)utu.fi.

For practical matters concerning the application process and electronic application system, please contact Head of Faculty Administration Noora Kedonperä, nokake(a)utu.fi.