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Estimated €3,589 - €3,873

Posted August 13, 2026 · 0 days agoLast seen August 13, 2026Deadline September 3, 2026

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Postdoctoral Researcher

Tampere, Finland

Onsite · Research

Temporary · Mid-Level

Finnish, English

No People Management

Doctorate

How this salary compares

Salary Context: Postdoctoral Researcher

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Market Average: Postdoctoral Researcher

€3,600

€4,420

Market Average: Mid-Level Level

€3,630

€4,500

All roles in Tampere, Finland

€2,080

€4,800

In Tampere, Finland: Postdoctoral Researcher

€3,840

€4,160

Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Mid-Level)

€299

€323

Salary analysis

Compared with the selected benchmark ("In Tampere, Finland: Postdoctoral Researcher"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 92% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€3,840–€4,160). The offer's range width is broadly in line with the benchmark. This benchmark is based on 15 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Postdoctoral Researcher
Market	Lower bound (25th percentile)	Median	Upper bound (75th percentile)
Market Average: Postdoctoral Researcher	€3,600/per month	€3,950/per month	€4,420/per month
In Tampere, Finland: Postdoctoral Researcher	€3,840/per month	€4,000/per month	€4,160/per month
Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Mid-Level)	€299/per month	€311/per month	€323/per month

About the role

The two postdoctoral positions are part of the Good News from Academia project funded by the Academy of Finland, focusing on the study of academic work and its meaningful aspects. The tasks include designing research setups, data collection and analysis, writing publications, and potential teaching duties up to 10% of full-time. The positions require an appropriate doctoral degree and independent but collaborative work. Salary and benefits follow university pay scales, with additional performance pay and flexible work arrangements. Applications require motivation letter, CV, publication list, writing sample, and a research plan. The start date is 1 November 2026; the end date depends on the position. For inquiries contact Reetta Muhonen at reetta.muhonen@tuni.fi.

Job Details

Responsibilities

Plan research design
Data collection
Data analysis
Co-author publications with the research group
Define specific topics in line with project goals
Contribute to research communications and other project tasks

Requirements

PhD in social sciences, political science, administration science, anthropology, cultural studies or related field
Ability to work independently with active collaboration
Strong research and scientific writing skills
Fluency in Finnish and English

Education Level

Doctorate

Perks

Benefits & Perks

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Perks

Opportunities to work in international networks Support for doctoral study Flexible work arrangements Access to campus facilities

Recruitment Process

1
Submit application electronically
2
Interview for selected candidates

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