82 English-speaking jobs in Southwest Finland

The University of Turku seeks a Senior Researcher to lead a clinical research group focused on immunology, diagnostics, and/or drug development. The role involves conducting research, securing funding, and collaborating with partners.

The TurkuNLP research group at the University of Turku seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to develop multilingual text embeddings with a focus on controllable embeddings and textual similarity. The position begins in September 2026 and lasts for 20 months.

Postdoctoral researcher to model gut microbiome metabolism in in vitro fermentations of plant-based foods. The project explores how the gut microbiome produces metabolites from processed plant-based products.

The TurkuNLP research group and TRILA at the University of Turku seek a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on computational methods in language learning. The position is funded for two years and starts in September 2026. The successful candidate will contribute to research on controlled generation for language learning, focusing on the connection between generation methodology and the language learning environment.

Postdoctoral researcher in microbiome bioinformatics to analyze links between microbiome and cancer. Develop and apply data science methods, contribute to data processing, and publish research findings. Requires a doctoral degree in a relevant field and experience in computational (life) sciences. Fluency in English is required.

The InFLAMES Flagship seeks Research Managers to support research and innovation activities. Responsibilities include identifying funding opportunities, developing research proposals, supporting projects throughout their lifecycle, and building collaborations.

The Department of Computing seeks a full-time Doctoral Researcher to conduct deep-dive research into the security of Generative AI, focusing on privacy preservation, vulnerability attack & defense, and quantum-secure, federated GenAI frameworks.

Lead a Horizon Europe project developing a quantum-secure, federated GenAI framework for autonomous cyber-defense across federated infrastructures. Responsibilities include developing secure GenAI models, collaborating with partners, and supervising students. PhD in Computer Science or related field required, with strong knowledge of machine learning and cybersecurity.

Optical Engineer to design, simulate, and validate automotive lighting systems and optical components. Collaborate with global teams to deliver innovative solutions. Requires a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Optics, Physics, Photonics, or related field and 3+ years of experience designing optical systems for automotive lighting. Proficiency in optical design tools (Zemax, CodeV, etc.) and mechanical CAD platforms (Creo, Catia, etc.) is required.

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Turku seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to study the regulation of immune responses in lymph nodes. The project focuses on cellular and molecular mechanisms that mediate the transfer of lymph-borne antigens into lymph nodes and the effects of antigens on lymph node cells. The successful candidate will perform laboratory experiments, analyze tissue and cell samples, develop new experimental methods, and prepare scientific publications.

Structural Analyst Engineers are needed for hull and deck outfitting projects. Responsibilities include preparing finite element models, analyzing structural strength and fatigue, and proposing design modifications. Requires a technical background in Naval Architecture or Mechanical Engineering and experience with FEMAP NX Nastran.

The University of Turku's Department of Computing seeks a postdoctoral researcher in computational systems biology to analyze microbiome-cancer links. The 12-month position involves developing data science methods, contributing to data processing, and publishing research findings.

Application Engineer embedded controls needed for developing controls for multifuel engines. Responsibilities include requirement gathering, modeling, development, testing, and documentation. Must have a M.Sc. in a relevant field, knowledge of closed loop control design, and proficiency in Matlab/Simulink, C programming, and CI tools.

The TurkuNLP research group at the University of Turku seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Natural Language Processing (NLP). The successful candidate will work on multilingual text embeddings, focusing on controllable embeddings and textual similarity. Responsibilities include investigating how embedding models encode information and developing embedding methods for aspect-specific textual similarity. The position requires a doctoral degree in a relevant field, strong machine learning and programming skills, and prior experience with text embedding models.

The Chief Project Engineer, Electrical will manage project activities, integration engineering, and technical correspondence with customers, vendors, and stakeholders. This role requires a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or similar, and 5+ years of experience in electrical or automation engineering.

The University of Turku seeks a postdoctoral researcher in computational systems biology to analyze the links between microbiome and cancer. The position involves developing and applying data science methods, contributing to data processing, and publishing research findings.

The University of Turku seeks 1-2 Postdoctoral or Doctoral Researchers to develop machine learning methods for environmental modeling. Successful candidates will analyze geospatial and time-series datasets to build digital twins for ecosystems. The fixed-term position starts no earlier than September 1, 2026, and ends August 31, 2028, with possible extension.

Postdoctoral researcher to develop quantum-secure, federated GenAI for autonomous cyber defense. The successful candidate will contribute to a Horizon Europe project, focusing on threat detection, remediation, and compliance within a verifiable ML pipeline.

The University of Turku seeks a postdoctoral researcher to model gut microbiome metabolism in in vitro fermentations of plant-based protein-rich foods.

The University of Turku seeks a motivated doctoral researcher to study LCT pegmatites and orogenic gold deposits in Finland. The 24-month project focuses on modeling hydrothermal processes using fluid inclusion studies and isotopic analyses. Fieldwork and research visits to RWTH Aachen University are included.