About the opportunity
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki invites applications for a part-time (35 %) Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in Palliative Medicine. The language of instruction is Finnish. The position may be filled as an assistant professor, associate professor, or professor, depending on the candidate’s merits and career stage. The professorship is connected to the position of head of department at HUS Helsinki University Hospital, and separate applications must be submitted for both roles. Holders of teaching and research positions at Finnish universities must be proficient in either Finnish or Swedish.
Salary and benefits
- Salary based on level 7 (assistant professor) and levels 8-10 (professor) of the demand level chart for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities
- Additional salary component based on personal work performance
Who can apply?
- Assistant/associate professor candidates must hold a doctoral degree, have the ability to conduct independent scholarly work, possess necessary teaching skills, and demonstrate ability and motivation for an academic career
- Professor candidates must hold a doctoral degree, have top-level scholarly qualifications, experience in supervising scientific research, ability to provide top-level research-based teaching, supervise theses and dissertations, demonstrate international cooperation, and have skills for academic leadership including completing the supervision of at least one doctoral dissertation
- Proficiency in the language of teaching, either Finnish or Swedish
Required documents
- CV
- Scientific activities: free-form, one-page report of the applicant's scientific activities
- Statement of intent: a statement of no more than one page on how the applicant intends to carry out clinical duties and develop teaching and research
- List of received funding sources (€)
- List of publications
- List of selected 20 publications
- A separate report on teaching merits using the faculty's teaching skills assessment form
When to apply
- Application deadline is 29 September 2026 at 23.59 Europe/Helsinki time
How to apply
- Prepare all required application documents as a single PDF file in English
- Submit the application through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the 'Apply now' button
- Internal applicants must submit applications using the Employee Login button
- Submit a separate application for the position of head of department at HUS Helsinki University Hospital in accordance with HUS instructions
Additional information
- A trial period of six months will be applied
- The professorship in Palliative Medicine is connected to the position of head of department at HUS Helsinki University Hospital
- Should HUS terminate the appointment process, or the proposals of the appointment committees differ, the university appointment process will be terminated
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Academic professionals with a doctoral degree and a strong background in palliative medicine.
- Candidates with teaching experience and the ability to supervise doctoral dissertations.
- Individuals proficient in Finnish or Swedish who are seeking a clinical-academic hybrid role.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a part-time (35%) position, which may require balancing other professional or clinical commitments.
- The role is tied to a head of department position at HUS Helsinki University Hospital, requiring two separate applications.
- The language of instruction is Finnish, and proficiency in Finnish or Swedish is mandatory.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for a senior medical professional looking to bridge the gap between clinical leadership and academic research. It offers a prestigious opportunity to influence palliative medicine at a major university and hospital system.
Our take
Qualified medical academics with the necessary language skills should consider this role. It is not suitable for those who are not fluent in Finnish or Swedish or who are seeking a full-time academic appointment.
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