Monthly
€4,700 - €4,900
Posted August 24, 2026 · 5 days agoLast seen August 23, 2026Deadline September 11, 2026
Senior Research Fellow
5 years experience
How this salary compares
Salary Context: Senior Research Fellow
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Market Average: Senior Research Fellow
€4,700
€4,900
Market Average: Senior Level
€4,700
€4,900
All roles in Tampere, Finland
€2,080
€4,700
Company in Tampere, Finland
€2,700
€5,000
In Tampere, Finland: Senior Research Fellow
€4,700
€4,900
From job ad (Senior)
€4,700
€4,900
Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("In Tampere, Finland: Senior Research Fellow"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 0% higher. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€4,700–€4,900). The offer's range width is broadly in line with the benchmark. This benchmark is based on 5 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Senior Research Fellow | €4,700/per month | €4,800/per month | €4,900/per month |
| In Tampere, Finland: Senior Research Fellow | €4,700/per month | €4,800/per month | €4,900/per month |
About the role
Senior Research Fellow in literary studies and/or philosophy of literature. The position is fixed-term for two years starting in January 2027 (or as agreed). The Senior Research Fellow will contribute to the Centre of Excellence in Meliorist Philosophy of Suffering (MePhiS) at Tampere University, focusing on representations of suffering and meliorism in literature and philosophy, developing scholarly analyses, authoring publications, collaborating with team members, and participating in teaching and administrative duties (approximately 5-10% of working time). The working language of the MePhiS group is English; excellent written and oral English skills are required.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Investigating representations of suffering and meliorism in literary and philosophical contexts
- Developing literary and philosophical analyses of ethical responses to suffering
- Authoring scholarly publications on the research topic
- Collaborating with other Centre of Excellence members through joint publications and other activities
- Contributing to teaching and administrative duties (5-10% of time)
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in a relevant field within the humanities or social sciences (e.g., literary studies, philosophy)
- demonstrated track record of high-quality research and international publications
- ability to lead a research group and secure external funding
- excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Education Level
DoctorateSeen 6 days ago
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