Postdoctoral Fellow Positions in Computer Science

Organisation/Company AALTO UNIVERSITY Research Field Computer science Mathematics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Final date to receive applications 22 Mar 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Finland Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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The Helsinki Institute for Information Technology (HIIT) is seeking Postdoctoral Fellows to join the Helsinki region information technology research community. The position is intended support early-career researchers on their road towards being independent researchers, in collaboration with one or more supervisors in HIIT Faculty. The position gives the fellows excellent opportunities for high-quality and high-impact research and for creating research networks supporting their careers.

We welcome applications across all areas in Computer Science, including

• Algorithms and theory
• Bioinformatics and digital health
• Computing systems and networks
• Cybersecurity
• Human-computer interaction
• Machine learning and artificial intelligence
• Software engineering
• Positions are intended for researchers who have recently completed their doctoral degree or who will complete their doctoral degree before starting the position.
• Positions are hosted by Aalto University and University of Helsinki – the parent universities of HIIT.
• Positions are fully funded including salary and travel/publication costs, salaries follow the host universities’ pay scales.
• Positions are for up to three years with flexible starting dates, negotiated individually
• A successful applicant joins the research group of a HIIT Faculty member acting as a supervisor, matched based on mutual interest

Who we are

Helsinki Institute for Information Technology is a strategic partnership between Aalto University and the University of Helsinki – two internationally leading universities in computer science and information technology. Both are located in the Helsinki Metropolitan area, and the employing university will be determined by the supervising professor. Aalto University and the University of Helsinki are both committed to fostering an inclusive environment with people from diverse backgrounds, and researchers from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

HIIT has the aim to boost fundamental and applied information technology research that makes a difference in the real world. HIIT facilitates research, impact, and collaboration activities in the Helsinki IT research community and offers funded post-doctoral researcher positions for excellent young scientists.

Requirements

Key requirements for the position:

• You hold (or expect to shortly receive) a PhD in computer science, statistics, mathematics or a related field.
• You have previous experience in information technology, preferably demonstrated by a publication record in top-tier venues.
• The positions require the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent command of written and spoken English is required.

The Final date to receive applications is March 22nd, 2026 at 11:59 PM (23:59 Finnish time).

Review timeline

We will begin interviews for shortlisted candidates mid-April and continue interviews until the end of April. Accepted candidates will be notified by mid-May.

Ready to apply?

In order to find the best match between candidates and supervisors, all applicants need to describe their research interests. All applicants should include all of the following attachments to their application.

Required attachments:

• Cover letter (1-2 pages in length) which includes the intended research area and how you intend to contribute to the field. If you have a potential supervisor(s), you should clearly state your motivation for applying to work with said supervisor, how you could contribute to the research produced by the supervisor and research area, and other relevant information.
• Preliminary Research Plan (3-5 pages in length) which includes background information, research objectives and methods,possible hypothesised results, possible…