University of Helsinki | Doctoral Researcher Position in the HUMAIN Project

University of Helsinki | Doctoral Researcher Position in the HUMAIN Project

Location: Helsinki, Finland

Position Type: Full-time Doctoral Researcher (PhD Position)

Host Initiative: The HUMAIN Project

About the Opportunity

The University of Helsinki invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher position within the high-profile HUMAIN Project. Hosted at one of Europe’s leading multidisciplinary research institutions, this role provides an elite doctoral track tailored for scholars passionate about human-centric artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and the engineering of advanced human-AI interaction frameworks.

As a member of this initiative, you will focus on building trustworthy, transparent, and adaptive systems that enhance human-AI collaboration, bridging technical machine learning development with cognitive and behavioral science.

Core Research Tracks & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to the project's milestones through the following workflows:

• Empirical & Technical Research: Investigate key parameters of human-AI collaboration, cognitive workflows, and interactive intelligent systems.

• System Design: Plan, implement, and evaluate empirical user studies, technical prototypes, and adaptive computational models.

• Academic Publication: Author high-quality scientific papers and publish research outcomes in top-tier international journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely within an interdisciplinary environment alongside computer scientists, cognitive researchers, and behavioral specialists.

• Dissertation Milestones: Progress systematically through structured institutional requirements toward the completion and defense of a doctoral dissertation.

Candidate Profile & Eligibility Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• A completed Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Data Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a closely related numerate discipline.

• Strong analytical and computational capabilities with foundational experience in empirical research methods.

• Solid programming skills (such as Python, R, or C++) suitable for prototyping and data analysis.

• Outstanding verbal and written English communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively within global, interdisciplinary teams.

What We Offer

• Elite Academic Framework: Direct doctoral enrollment at a prestigious global university renowned for its high-quality research infrastructure.

• Competitive Compensation: High-quality salary frameworks and comprehensive employment benefits scaled to Finnish national university standards.

• Funding Stability: Full integration into the well-funded, cutting-edge research environment of the HUMAIN Project ecosystem.

• Professional Growth: Access to extensive professional development pathways, doctoral school courses, and dedicated travel grants for international academic events.

• Nordic Work Culture: A progressive, multicultural, and highly collaborative academic community prioritizing work-life balance and scientific integrity.

Application Procedure & Timeline

Applications are being actively reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are highly encouraged to finalize and submit their application portfolios early through the official portal.

• Official Application Gateway: Apply via University of Helsinki Job Site

Take the next step towards a globally recognized doctoral research career shaping the future of human-AI collaboration.