Monthly
€3,600
Posted August 19, 2026 · 9 days agoLast seen August 27, 2026Deadline September 30, 2026
Postdoctoral Researcher in Microbiology
How this salary compares
Salary Context: Postdoctoral Researcher in Microbiology
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Market Average: Postdoctoral Researcher in Microbiology
€3,600
€3,600
Market Average: Mid-Level Level
€3,600
€3,600
All roles in Helsinki, Finland
€2,080
€5,000
Company in Helsinki, Finland
€825
€4,500
In Helsinki, Finland: Postdoctoral Researcher in Microbiology
€3,600
€3,600
From job ad (Mid-Level)
€3,600
€3,600
Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("In Helsinki, Finland: Postdoctoral Researcher in Microbiology"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 0% higher. The offer still falls within the benchmark range (€3,600–€3,600). Range-width comparison is limited because one of the salary bands is incomplete. This benchmark is based on 1 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Postdoctoral Researcher in Microbiology | €3,600/per month | €3,600/per month | €3,600/per month |
| In Helsinki, Finland: Postdoctoral Researcher in Microbiology | €3,600/per month | €3,600/per month | €3,600/per month |
About the role
The Department of Microbiology at the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry invites applications for a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN MICROBIOLOGY. The University of Helsinki invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position for a fixed-term contract starting in January 2027 and ending in December 2028. The position is located at the Department of Microbiology on the Viikki campus in Helsinki, Finland. The successful candidate will join the research group led by University Lecturer Antti Karkman. A six-month trial period applies. We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the AMaRONE project (Risks and Mitigation of Antimicrobial Resistance Across One Health Sectors), funded by the Research Council of Finland. The project investigates antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across the human-animal-environment interface and combines environmental microbiology, bioinformatics, molecular biology, and One Health approaches to identify emerging resistance threats and develop strategies for their mitigation.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Develop bioinformatic approaches to identify AMR genes from environmental metagenomic datasets
- Design molecular microbiology experiments to validate resistance phenotypes and mobility
- Communicate findings through publications and conferences
- Co-supervise PhD and MSc students
- Contribute to development of new research directions and grant applications
Requirements
- PhD in microbiology, bioinformatics, molecular biology, or related life sciences
- Strong publication record
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative international environment
- Excellent written and oral English
Skills & Technologies
BioinformaticsMolecular biologyMetagenomicsR and/or PythonHigh-performance computing
Education Level
DoctorateBenefits & Perks
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Helsingin yliopisto · 127 open roles
Top locations: Helsinki, Finland · 122 · Mikkeli, Finland · 2 · Viikki campus, Helsinki · 1+2 other locations
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Helsinki, Finland | 122 |
| Mikkeli, Finland | 2 |
| Viikki campus, Helsinki | 1 |
| Uusimaa, Finland | 1 |
| Juupajoki, Finland | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Researcher | 13 |
| Doctoral Researcher | 9 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 8 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher | 4 |
| Humanities Teacher | 3 |
| Healthcare Professional | 3 |
| TRAINEE for the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies | 1 |
| English Language Teacher | 1 |
| Catering Cook | 1 |
| Lab Manager / Research Technician | 1 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher for Host-Environment Interplay in Health and Disease | 1 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher in Microbiology | 1 |
| Research Technician / Laboratory Technician | 1 |
| Doctoral Candidate | 1 |
| Postdoctoral researcher in cultural memory studies (NARS) | 1 |
| Islamin uskonnon sivutoiminen tuntiopettaja Viikin normaalikouluun | 1 |
| Full-time Substitute Teacher | 1 |
| TRAINEE for the Democracy makers and Politicizing Environmental Emergency -projects | 1 |
| Doctoral Researcher in Logical Reasoning and Machine Learning | 1 |
| Home Economics Teacher | 1 |
| TRAINEE for Caring labour project | 1 |
| Project Specialist | 1 |
| Library Assistant | 1 |
| University Lecturer in Law | 1 |
| University Lecturer | 1 |
| TRAINEE, Department of Cultures | 1 |
| Two Postdoctoral Researchers in Mathematical Inverse Problems | 1 |
| TRAINEE for the Rule of Law Centre | 1 |
| Luokanlehtori Helsingin normaalilyseoon | 1 |
| Professor | 1 |
| TRAINEE for the Language Centre | 1 |
| Data Entry Specialist | 1 |
| Kitchen Worker | 1 |
| PhD Student in Space Plasma Physics | 1 |
| Opetusavustajia valtiotieteelliseen tiedekuntaan | 1 |
| General Administration trainee | 1 |
| School Guidance Counselor | 1 |
| Teacher | 1 |
| TRAINEE for the WP2 of the DECA project | 1 |
| Professor of Veterinary Cell and Molecular Biology | 1 |
| International Trainee for International Education Services | 1 |
| Information Systems Specialist | 1 |
| Doctoral Researcher in Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning for Personalised Medicine | 1 |
| Communications and Public Relations Specialist | 1 |
| Intern for International Education Services | 1 |
| Luokanlehtori Viikin normaalikouluun | 1 |
| Information Services Secretary | 1 |
| Veterinary Pathologist | 1 |
| TRAINEE for the European and Nordic studies MA programme and for the Centre for European Studies | 1 |
| Biology and Geography Teacher | 1 |
| TRAINEE for the Master's Programme in Russian | 1 |
| TRAINEE, Indigenous Studies | 1 |
| Tietoasiantuntija Helsingin yliopiston kirjastoon | 1 |
| Core Fellowship | 1 |
| Biostatistician | 1 |
| Veterinarian | 1 |
| Research Assistant | 1 |
| GROUP LEADER with focus on computational neuroscience and neuro-AI | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician, research group Lengefeld | 1 |
| Arkistoalan harjoittelija | 1 |
| Education Support Worker | 1 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher in Generative AI in Professional Writing | 1 |
| Kirjastosihteeri, Kansallisbibliografia | 1 |
| Helsinki Innovation Services Oy (HIS) toimitusjohtaja | 1 |
| HR-harjoittelija | 1 |
| Physics and Mathematics Teacher | 1 |
| English | 1 |
| TRAINEE for the Faculty of Theology | 1 |
| Englannin ja ruotsin sivutoiminen tuntiopettaja Helsingin normaalilyseoon | 1 |
| Library Secretary | 1 |
| Education Coordinator | 1 |
| TRAINEE, Archaeology | 1 |
| Animal Hospital Assistant | 1 |
| Physical Education and Health Teacher | 1 |
| Postdoctoral Researchers in the Arts | 1 |
| Pediatric Clinical Teacher | 1 |
| Doctoral Researcher in Algorithmic Bioinformatics | 1 |
| Harjoittelija koulutuksen palveluihin Meilahteen ja Kruununhakaan | 1 |
| Education Manager | 1 |
| Scientist in Mass Spectrometry-based Proteome Research | 1 |
| Integraatioasiantuntija | 1 |
| Project Planner in Systems Biology / Immunology / Metabolism | 1 |
| GROUP LEADER with focus on clinical research in neurology, psychiatry or neurophysiology | 1 |
| Small Animal Veterinarian | 1 |
| Project Manager FinnGen study | 1 |
| Educator | 1 |
| TRAINEE, Department of Languages | 1 |
| Program Manager | 1 |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Proteomics | 1 |
| Brand and Marketing Trainee | 1 |
| Trainee in Finnish language and culture | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 107 |
| Intern | 4 |
| Senior | 4 |
| Doctorate | 2 |
| Junior | 2 |
| No People Management | 1 |
| Postdoctoral | 1 |
| Executive | 1 |
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