Postdoctoral researcher (development of Finlands National radiation detection capability)
- Sijainti Vantaa
Julkaistu 02.12.2025, 17:21 - Haku päättyy 31.12.2025, 16:15
Postdoctoral researcher (development of Finlands National radiation detection capability)
The position will include
1. developing national expertise in the detection of ionizing radiation, developing laboratory capacity and creating a network of competence centres together with Finnish universities and research institutes, and
2. a research topic related to non-ionizing radiation (such as ultraviolet radiation), the content of which will be agreed upon separately.
The postdoctoral researchers job description typically includes the implementation of a research plan, publication of research results, research and other cooperation within the organisation as well as with key national and international stakeholders, dissemination of research results to the general public, submission of applications for funding and other tasks essential to the research project.
The position is a part of the postdoc programme of Finnish research institutes. The programme has been granted funding from the Government’s multiannual plan for the use of government research and development (R&D) funding. The funding allows for the recruitment of 85 doctoral-level experts to 12 state-owned research institutes between 2025 and 2028. The programme aims to strengthen research, development, and innovation expertise in areas of societal importance. A postdoctoral researcher conducts goal-oriented, high-level research at the interface between the academic community and industry or administration. The programme supports the networking and mobility of postdoctoral researchers between sectors.
Teemu Siiskonen, Deputy Director, Professor of Practice, tel. +358 40 500 7291
Pasi Orreveteläinen, Head of Laboratory (non-ionizing radiation), tel. +358 9 75988230
Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority
The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) is an authority and expert body that supervises radiation and nuclear safety and employs more than 300 experts from different fields. The purpose of STUKs operations is to promote and monitor radiation safety and the safety of the use of nuclear energy. We act in accordance with our values: openly, boldly, appreciatively and in cooperation. The basis for our existence is a healthy agency. We make an effort to maintain a happy work community, high professional skills, strong trust, and sustainable finances.
The Department of Measurements and Environmental Monitoring (VALO) at STUK is tasked with producing radiation-related calibration and detection services, providing remote and expert support for radiation measurements in the field, and monitoring the radiation safety of the environment nationally and in the areas around nuclear power plants. In addition, the department conducts research related to radiation safety. The Department of Radiation Practices Regulation is responsible for the portion of the task related to non-ionizing.
