GROUP LEADER with focus on computational neuroscience and neuro-AI

The University of Helsinki, Finland, is a vibrant scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. It is one of the leading multidisciplinary research universities and ranks among the top 100 international universities in the world. It is currently investing heavily in life sciences research. The Neuroscience Center is an international research unit within Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE). The mission of the Neuroscience center is to advance fundamental discoveries in neurosciences to understand how the brain gives rise to complex behaviors in health and disease and to promote health and wellbeing by translating research findings into improvements in the treatments, preventions and diagnostics of psychiatric and neurological disorders. The research groups at the institute operate across several scales from neurogenetics, neurobiology, to systems and computational neuroscience. The Neuroscience Center invites applications from outstanding candidates for GROUP LEADER with focus on computational neuroscience and neuro-AI. The position is fixed term (non tenure track) with 5 + 4 years upon succesful external mid-term evaluation. We offer an international, inspiring, and supportive research environment. NC hosts state-of-art infrastructures and neuroscience research facilities including neuronal iPS core, multiphoton microscopes, optogenetics, in vivo imaging and electrophysiology. The members of NC have also an access to cutting-edge human brain imaging (MRI, MEG, EEG, TMS, tACS), supercomputing via center for scientific computing (CSC) as well as Finnish biobank and Finngen data. We are looking for candidates with an excellent track-record of research performance with post-doctoral experience. The qualification include: * PhD degree from a relevant field within the past 12 years (not including parental / sick leaves). * Postdoctoral experience * Excellent scientific track record in publications and research funding * Evidence of independence We expect successful candidates to carry out independent research line, engage in multidisciplinary research collaborations, and participate in the supervision of students. Candidates should be able to take the advantages of the infrastructures and collaborative networks available at the Neuroscience Center. The salary is based on the scale of the Finnish universities for teaching and research personnel, depending upon qualifications, career stage and experience. The position is on the 3rd level of the four-level career system utilized by Finnish universities, and the official job title on the employment contract is "university researcher". A trial period of 6 months is applied. Finland is EU member state, has high quality public schooling (also in English) and healthcare, and was recently ranked as the happiest country in the world. For more information about working at the University of Helsinki and living in Finland, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/university/working-at-the-university. The application should include: * Motivation letter with the names of two referees. * Curriculum vitae (2 - 3 pages) * Publication list * Summary of past research, and future plans (max 5 pages). Applications will be evaluated by an Appointment Committee. Short-listed candidates will complete an interview process that is expected to take place in September, 2026. To apply, please submit your application using the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on "Apply for the position". The closing date for submitting applications is 24.5.2026 at 23:59 (EEST). Further information: NC director, Satu Palva, tel: +350504484742, Email: satu.palva@helsinki.fi For additional information on the recruitment process, HR Specialist Anu Roine, tel. +358 50556 0633, e-mail: anu.roine@helsinki.fi. For technical support with the recruitment system, please contact recruitment@helsinki.fi.