Doctoral Researcher in the Emotional Interaction and eHealth (EIeH) research group / META 2

Doctoral Researcher in the Emotional Interaction and eHealth (EIeH) research group

Doctoral Researcher in the Emotional Interaction and eHealth (EIeH) research group for 3 years.

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki is announcing a fixed-term, full-time doctoral researcher position. The role commences on January in 2025, with flexibility on the starting date, and extends until december 2027.

We are searching for of a highly motivated and dedicated doctoral researcher to contribute to the Academy of Finland funded international (teams from US and Finland) project META: Self-Programmable Metasurface Networks for Wireless Communications and IoT. In general, the project will attempt to answer key questions concerning materials and devices, network science and embedded intelligence, and human interactions that could impact development of future communication systems. Our team will focus on (a) user needs and expectations related to metasurfaces, (b) how metasurfaces induce changes in work and study behavior and communication patterns, and (c) developing optimized human-metasurface interfaces (potentially also a brain-metasurface interface).

Role Requirements
1.    A Master’s degree or equivalent (e.g., licentiate), or imminent completion of such, preferably in psychology, social psychology, cognitive science, computer science, or a related field.
2.    Strong scientific curiosity, meticulous work ethic, and excellent time management.
3.    Prior experience in HCI will be considered beneficial.
4.    Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English.
5.    The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration and Benefits
The starting salary will be set on level 2 of the national salary scale for teaching and research staff at Finnish universities, with a range of 2200-2600 euros/month (pre-tax). Salary progression to levels 2-4 will be contingent on the appointee's qualifications and experience. A six-month trial period applies. The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care, access to top-tier sports facilities, and abundant opportunities for professional development.

Finland, an EU member, boasts high-quality free schooling (also in English), generous family benefits, and excellent healthcare. It was recently voted the best country globally for expat families. The chosen applicant is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. Our HR services assists international employees with their transition to living and working in Finland.

 
How to apply
Applications should be submitted in English through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the "Apply now" button.

Internal applicants (i.e., current employees of the University of Helsinki) submit their applications by using the Employee Login button. 

Please submit your application as a single pdf file, comprising the following documents in English:
1.    A motivation letter outlining your previous knowledge and research interests, career goals, and why you are the perfect fit for this role.
2.    A complete Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications and at least two referees.
3.    Certificates/Diplomas: Scanned copies of diplomas and transcripts of relevant previous degrees. If original documents are not in English, Finnish, or Swedish, please provide an official certified translation into English or Finnish.
 
The closing date for applications is 27 December 2024.

The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants of any gender and age, linguistic or cultural background, or minority group. You can read more about working at the university on our website.
 
For additional information on the position, please contact Professor Niklas Ravaja tel. +358 50 3605191 and niklas.ravaja(at)helsinki.fi.

For information on the recruitment process, please contact HR Coordinator Lotta Björklund lotta.bjorklund(at)helsinki.fi.

About the Faculty of Medicine

The Faculty of Medicine promotes high quality scientific research. It provides research-based undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine, dentistry, psychology and logopedics, and an international Master's Programme in Translational Medicine. It also offers psychotherapist education. In addition to its teaching and research activities, the faculty serves as a significant expert organisation in the healthcare sector and contributes to the discourse on ethics in the field. The faculty aims to be one of the best medical research faculties in the world, while reinforcing its status as a distinguished institution of multidisciplinary education in healthcare.

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki constitutes the academic medical centre together with HUS Helsinki University Hospital and the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE). This medical centre has been successful in international comparisons, ranking among the top 10 medical campuses in Europe and the top 50 globally.