5-9 Postdoctoral Researchers - CoE in Music, Mind, Body and Brain

EMPLOYER: University of Jyvaskyla

LOCATION: Jyvaskyla, Finland

TYPE: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (3 years)

START DATE: January 4, 2027

SALARY: 3,600 - 4,800 EUR per month (gross)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 13, 2026

REQUIREMENTS:
- PhD in psychology, neuroscience, musicology, music technology, education, health sciences, computer science, data science or other relevant discipline
- Demonstrated expertise in at least one Centre core research theme: music and emotion, movement and entrainment, social interaction, development, health and wellbeing, or music therapy
- Strong methodological skills in experimental research, computational modelling, psychometrics, statistical analysis
- Strong record of productive research demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications
- Excellent written and oral communication in English
- Ability to work independently and within collaborative interdisciplinary team
- PhD must be completed before starting date

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct fundamental research on music, mind, body, and brain interactions
- Design and carry out studies in Centre thematic areas
- Apply advanced quantitative methods, computational modelling, psychometrics, or statistical analyses
- Contribute to interdisciplinary collaborations across psychology, music, neuroscience, education, health sciences, and computer science
- Publish in leading peer-reviewed journals
- Present at international conferences
- Participate in supervision of master students
- Contribute to grant applications and collaborative research

WHAT IS OFFERED:
- Excellent occupational healthcare
- Holiday bonus
- Relocation support from abroad
- Great and lively campus with active lifestyle opportunities
- Finland has high standard of living with free schooling, affordable childcare, good family benefits
- HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R) accredited

CONTACT: Professor Suvi Saarikallio | suvi.saarikallio@jyu.fi
Professor Tuomas Eerola | tuomas.t.eerola@jyu.fi

APPLY: https://ats.talentadore.com/apply/5-9-postdoctoral-researchers-coe-in-music-mind-body-and-brain/ZvnvX3