University Lecturer in Crop Science

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry invites applications for the permanent position of University Lecturer in Crop Science. The appointee is expected to demonstrate strong research expertise in crop science, focusing on the sustainable improvement of the quantity and quality of field crop yields through plant hormonal regulation, carbon and nitrogen metabolism, and resource partitioning. The position involves research, teaching in the Bachelor’s and Master’s Programmes in Agricultural Sciences, supervising theses, participating in the supervision of doctoral researchers, developing pedagogical practices, and engaging in societal interaction.

Salary and benefits

• Monthly gross salary between 3,800 and 5,500 euros based on qualification levels 5-7 and personal work performance
• Occupational health care services
• Standard Finnish pension benefits
• Support for language learning, with time for language studies included in the annual work plan
• Opportunity to work in a diverse research environment and participate in international research collaboration

Who can apply?

• Hold an applicable doctoral degree by the end of the application period
• Capable of providing high-quality, research-based teaching and supervising theses
• Demonstrate strong research expertise in crop science, crop physiology, metabolomics, and phenomics
• Command of both spoken and written Finnish is required, alongside satisfactory proficiency in Swedish for those who received basic education in Finnish (or willingness to achieve intermediate language proficiency within a reasonable time)
• Good spoken and written English skills

Required documents

• Motivation letter for the position in question (max 1 page)
• A curriculum vitae (CV)
• A numbered list of scientific and other publications using the Ministry of Education and Culture classification
• Research and scientific activities description (max 3 pages)
• Involvement in administrative duties
• Other activities which you wish to bring to the attention of the faculty
• Description of teaching qualifications via a separate e-form

When to apply

• The deadline for applications is 12.10.2026 at 23.59 EEST.

How to apply

• Prepare all required application documents combined in one single PDF file named crop science_lastname_firstname.
• Submit the description of your teaching qualifications via the separate e-form provided.
• External applicants must submit their application using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the Apply Now button.
• Internal applicants with a valid contract or grant at the University of Helsinki must apply using the Employee login.

Additional information

• The position includes a six-month trial period.
• The appointee is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki.
• The workplace of the position is at Viikki campus in Helsinki.