Other teaching and research posts

Other academic job opportunities at the University of Jyväskylä include, for instance, working as a docent or a grant researcher. Our University also provides different job opportunities for interns, for example, as Research Assistants.

Docent

Docent is an academic title awarded as a recognition for scientific and teaching merits. A person applying for this title must hold a doctoral degree.

Take a closer look at the application introductions for the title of Docent

Grant researcher

At the University of Jyväskylä, it is also possible to pursue research on a personal grant received from JYU, an external foundation or other body and allocated directly to the researcher.

Grant researcher

Intern / Research Assistant

Interns and Research Assistants have a chance to show their competence at work, but above all they can learn from the professional workplace practices.

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Tenure track at the University of Jyväskylä

Through international open application processes, we want to attract the best talents in their fields to the University of Jyväskylä.

Other academic career options at JYU

At JYU, you can work, for example, as a Professor, Research Professor, Research Director, Researcher, Senior Lecturer, or University Teacher.