Are you holding Master’s degree and looking for fully funded PhD positions? University of Helsinki, Finland invites online application for multiple funded PhD Programs / fully funded PhD positions in various research areas.
Candidates interested in fully funded PhD positions can check the details and may apply as soon as possible. Interested and eligible applicants may submit their online application for PhD programs via the University’s Online Application Portal.
1. Fully Funded PhD Position in Mathematical Inverse Problems
Summary of PhD Program:
The InversePDE project studies inverse problems for partial differential equations (PDEs) and geometric inverse problems. A typical inverse problem is the determination of the coefficient functions of a PDE from indirect data. The project aims to obtain unique solvability and stability results for inverse problems and to develop solution algorithms for these problems that are based on machine learning. The project will study inverse problems for linear and non-linear hyperbolic and elliptic PDEs by applying analysis, differential geometry, microlocal analysis, and probabilistic methods. The project will also combine methods of machine learning, in particular neural networks, and manifold learning techniques, with the mathematical theory of inverse problems to invent new algorithms that are rigorously guaranteed to work.
Application Deadline: 01.10.2023
2. Fully Funded PhD Position in Experimental Particle Physics
Summary of PhD Program:
The positions are opened in the HIP CMS experiment group which contributes to the analysis of the data from the CMS experiment and the development of analysis tools and software. Up to three positions are offered within the ERC Consolidator Grant 101043975 project “JEC4HL-LHC” and one within the research project “ForVVard” funded by the Research Council of Finland. The candidates selected for the “JEC4HL-LHC” are fully funded by the project until August 2027, whereas the candidate selected for the “ForVVard” project is expected to apply for external research funding (complemented with project funding), and will receive support for writing competitive applications.
Application Deadline: 15.09.2023
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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in social inequalities in antibiotic use
Summary of PhD Program:
The doctoral researcher will carry out an individual research project addressing antibiotic use in Finland. The project will use population-wide register data that combine socio-demographic information with health care data. The project is connected to the RESET research theme of “Emerging infectious diseases in changing environments – solutions for preventing pandemics” which investigates the social practices that drive the ecology and evolution of antimicrobial resistance.
Application Deadline: 31.8.2023
4. Fully Funded PhD Position in Host-Symbiont interactions
Summary of PhD Program:
The project is funded by the Finnish Research Council. We are aiming to characterize the diversity and prevalence of host-symbiont-virus interactions already in place naturally in diverse pollinator species of the Baltic region, and to experimentally test symbiont-induced resistance against pathogens in these insects. Virus control strategies using microbial symbionts are feasible, and we aim to further develop and provide such innovative, sustainable, and environmentally friendly approaches to the conservation of pollinators in our agricultural landscapes. The tasks will include field work, molecular work, and both viral and bacterial community analyses, and writing of manuscripts; there are also opportunities for the doctoral researcher to develop their own research ideas.
Application Deadline: 15.8.2023
5. Fully Funded PhD Position in Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases
Summary of PhD Program:
We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, well-organized and detail oriented PhD student to study the resistance mechanisms to immunotherapy in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients. The project is funded by the Academy of Finland and the selected candidate will be working in a newly established group at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki.
Application Deadline: 11.08.2023
6. Fully Funded PhD Position in Food and Consumer Sciences
Summary of PhD Program:
The project aims at gaining knowledge on how whey protein can be used together with plant proteins and fiber to produce hybrid meat analogs using high-moisture extrusion. Physical and sensory properties and consumer acceptance of such hybrid meat analogs will be assessed. Consumers’ attitudes to hybrid meat analogs containing both animal and plant-based ingredients and expectations for meat analogs will be studied using an online survey. The doctoral researcher is expected to conduct research in all of these research areas.
Application Deadline: 7.8.2023
7. Fully Funded PhD Position in aerosol physics
Summary of PhD Program:
As a doctoral researcher you will conduct research and contribute to the development of new methods and instrumentation for nanoparticle measurements. You will conduct calibration and validation measurements both in the laboratory and at field stations and perform data analysis. The results will be disseminated in scientific peer-reviewed journals, international conferences, doctoral network events and events with industry. At the universities, the work will be supervised by professors Katrianne Lehtipalo (University of Helsinki), Markku Kulmala (University of Helsinki) and Topi Rönkkö (Tampere University). You will also be supported by practitioners in the steering group, including company representatives.
Application Deadline: 07.08.2023
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8. Fully Funded PhD Position in software engineering
Summary of PhD Program:
As a doctoral researcher, you will conduct research and contribute to developing new methods for automatically retrofitting products using software solutions. You will work with the behavioural models of existing products. Part of the product’s functionality change can be programmed, but other aspects may need to be experimented with using AI/ML. The cloud testing environment potentially allows using machine learning methods for searching for a good fit of the new product configuration to match the behaviour of an existing product. The results will be disseminated in scientific peer-reviewed journals, international conferences, doctoral network events and events with industry.
Application Deadline: 07.08.2023
9. Fully Funded PhD Position in physical chemistry
Summary of PhD Program:
As a doctoral researcher you will conduct research and contribute to the development of new methods and instrumentation for trace vapor and environmental pollution measurements. You will do instrument development, laboratory and field experiments and analyze the data of these experiments. The results will be disseminated in scientific peer-reviewed journals, international conferences, doctoral network events and events with industry.
Application Deadline: 7.8.2023
10. Fully Funded PhD Position in Plant Genetics
Summary of PhD Program:
We are seeking a doctoral student to work on a project investigating the genetic factors underlying mechanisms of temperature-mediated plasticity in flowers in A. thaliana. The aim is to use take advantage of the natural variation in A. thaliana and combine molecular and genetic methods with field studies to understand the adaptive potential of flower size plasticity in plants.
Application Deadline: 21.7.2023
11. Fully Funded PhD Position in Behavioural Ecology or Evolutionary Ecology
Summary of PhD Program:
The aim of the project is to determine the impact of light conditions – both natural and artificial – on the ability of organisms to cope with modern LED lights, and to evaluate the underlying mechanisms, using the glow-worm as the model species. Insights gained will be used to identify measures that can be taken to reduce negative effects of man-made lighting systems on the species and biodiversity in general.
Application Deadline: 21.7.2023
12. Fully Funded PhD Position in Molecular and Structural Biology
Summary of PhD Program:
We are searching for a highly motivated and dedicated doctoral researcher to contribute to a pivotal project funded by the Academy of Finland. This study aims to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of acidocalcisome proteins responsible for phosphate regulation in protozoan parasites. We aim to assess these proteins’ potential as drug design targets through detailed structural and functional studies. Our successful candidate will employ state-of-the-art techniques such as x-ray cryo-EM and x-ray crystallography to probe the structure of acidocalcisome proteins and carry out biophysical and both in vitro and in vivo functional studies.
Application Deadline: 16.7.2023
13. Fully Funded PhD Position in Thermochronology
Summary of PhD Program:
The selected applicant will work as a part of the research project “EXploiting Thermochronometer sensitivity to RAdiation damage to quantify rates of Craton exhumation through Time (EXTRACT)” funded by the Research Council of Finland. The project aims to quantify long-term rates of craton exhumation using thermochronological analyses of bedrock samples collected at a variety of study sites across Finland.
Application Deadline: 14.7.2023
14. Fully Funded PhD Position in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning
Summary of PhD Program:
The doctoral researcher will investigate biodiversity change, species interactions and their interplay on ecosystem functioning in boreal forests and tundra. The project will involve analysis of observational data, and experiments in the forests, tundra, and greenhouse. Functional traits will often be used to quantify biodiversity and its change in time, across environmental gradients and in experimental treatments. The doctoral researcher will be encouraged to design their own research project within the scope of the overall project in collaboration with the PI. The successful candidate will be able to take part in the activities within REC, OEB and the wider University. Five percent of working time will be devoted to teaching and supervising undergraduate students.
