About the opportunity
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki is seeking an Associate Professor or Professor of Pathology. The successful candidate will be responsible for Swedish-language education in pathology, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing education, as well as conducting and supervising scientific research and participating in public engagement and international cooperation. The position starts on January 1, 2027, and includes a six-month trial period.
Salary and benefits
- Salary based on level 7 (associate professor) and levels 8-10 (professor) of the demands level chart for teaching and research personnel in the Finnish university salary system.
- Additional salary component based on personal work performance.
- Possibility to negotiate a suitable secondary position with HUS Helsinki University Hospital.
Who can apply?
- Must hold a doctoral degree by the end of the application deadline.
- For Associate Professor: Ability to conduct independent scholarly work, necessary teaching skills, and demonstrated ability and motivation for an academic career through publications.
- For Professor: Top-level scholarly qualifications, experience in supervising scientific research, ability to provide top-level research-based teaching, and ability to supervise theses and dissertations.
- For Professor: Must have completed the supervision of at least one doctoral dissertation by the end of the application deadline.
- For Professor: Documentation of international cooperation in the field of research.
- For Professor: Skills necessary for serving as an academic leader.
- Practical experience can be demonstrated with an applicable specialist's degree or license in pathology.
- Language proficiency: Proficiency in Swedish (recommended level C2), at least satisfactory oral and written skills in Finnish, and good English skills.
Required documents
- CV (in English)
- Scientific activities: free-form, one-page report (in English)
- Statement of intent: maximum one page on duties and development of teaching and research (in English)
- List of received funding sources in Euros (in English)
- List of publications (in English)
- List of selected 20 publications (in English)
- Documentation of Teaching Qualifications form (in Swedish)
- Certificate of Swedish language proficiency
When to apply
- Closing date for applications: September 1, 2026 (23:59 Europe/Helsinki time).
How to apply
- Submit applications through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the 'Apply now' button.
- Internal applicants (current employees of the University of Helsinki) should use the 'Employee Login' button.
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…
- Doctoral degree in pathology or a related medical field
- Proven ability to conduct independent research and provide high-level teaching
- Proficiency in Swedish (C2 level) and satisfactory skills in Finnish
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires a six-month trial period to assess fit
- You must be prepared to relocate to Helsinki if you are not already based there
- The position involves significant administrative and public engagement duties alongside research and teaching
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a senior academic appointment suitable for a researcher looking to lead in the field of pathology. It offers the opportunity to shape the curriculum in Swedish-language education while advancing your own research agenda within a prestigious university faculty.
Our take
Established pathologists with strong teaching credentials and the required language proficiency should consider this as a major step in their academic career.
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