TIAS is a research collegium which supports the bottom-up development of excellent early- and mid- career stage academics through the provision of three years of funding, enabling them to carry out self-designed research projects.
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Salary and trial period
TIAS Fellows’ salaries are determined in accordance with the university salary system for teaching and research personnel. The salary for Postdoctoral Researcher positions corresponds to a requirement level 5 and the pre-estimated personal performance percentage of 17% (current euro-dominated gross salary 3 759 €/month). Progress in the researcher's personal performance can be taken into account when determining the salary during employment.
The position has a trial period of six months.
How to apply
Please read first carefully the detailed instructions and guidance for applicants including information about the application documents.
Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 8 January 2025 (16:00 Finnish time, GMT +2).
Further information
For more information on TIAS please see the TIAS website.
An information session for applicants will be held online on Wednesday 11 December 2024 between 15.00 and 16.00 Finnish time (GMT +2). The TIAS Director will introduce the Call, explain the applications and reviews process and answer questions. Powerpoint slides of this will be placed online. Please sign up to the information session in order to get the online meeting link.
Further questions about the Call may also be addressed to tias@utu.fi.