Doctoral Researcher, Multimodal Cancer Imaging

Karlstad University

Full-time Science, Research and Teaching
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Location
joensuu, pohjois karjala, Finland
Posted
July 17, 2026

Job Description

Overview


The University of Eastern Finland invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher position at the A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences, Kuopio Campus. The role focuses on multimodal cancer imaging and will be filled for a fixed term of 3 years from 1 September 2026 onwards.


Role and Salary


Project: β€œCancer immunotherapy utilizing multifunctional vector technology, PET imaging and metabolic MRI”. Funded by the Research Council of Finland. The candidate works in the multimodal imaging arm, developing methods to be applied to cancer therapy models in collaboration with an immunotherapy partner on the same campus.


The salary is set by the Finnish university system: base salary EUR 2,331.67/month (level 2), with a personal salary element between 6β€―% and 50β€―% of the base, resulting in approximately EUR 2,700–2,845/month at the start of employment.


Responsibilities



  • Conduct re...