Postdoctoral Researcher (Tampere Peace Research Institute TAPRI) / Tutkijatohtori (Rauhan- ja konfl

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The Unit of Social Research is the largest unit in the Faculty of Social Sciences. The key research themes are the transformation of social governance, social and societal processes and risks, and the challenges of well-being and sustainable development. The unit hosts six disciplines: social psychology, sociology, social policy, youth research, social anthropology and gender studies. The Social Research Unit also has four research centers: The Working Life Research Center (WRC), the Tampere Centre for Knowledge, Science, Technology and Innovation Studies (TaSTI), the Childhood, Youth and Family Research Center (PERLA) and Tampere Peace Research Institute (TAPRI).

Tampere Peace Research Institute (TAPRI) is a multidisciplinary and international research center whose mission is to conduct high quality research on the causes of war, on non-violent resolution of conflicts, and on conditions for peace. The overarching focus of TAPRI’s research is peaceful change. Research themes covered at TAPRI are diverse and open to new interventions, but there are five thematic priority areas: Feminist Peace Research and Everyday Peace Approaches; Peace Architectures and Practices; Environment, Climate Change and Peace; Human Mobilities and Transnational Dimensions of Conflicts; and Imaginaries of Peace: Visual and Narrative Perspectives. TAPRI research produces critical knowledge and is committed to peaceful change. It also bears long-term policy relevance. TAPRI’s research areas include conflict resolution and transformation including peacebuilding and mediation processes; post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation including remembrance, post-conflict justice, ethics and recognition; human mobility; the gendered nature of peace and war; and the continuums of violence including structural, slow and epistemic violence.

TAPRI hosts international master’s degree programme in Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research. The degree programme is internationally recognized, with students from all over the world and with a variety of different academic backgrounds. TAPRI has also doctorate training in the field of peace and conflict research within the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Job description 

A Postdoc Researcher position is primarily research-based with 20% teaching duties.  Key tasks include:

• Undertaking independent research projects.
• Applying for external funding opportunities.
• Contributing to teaching and supervision within the Master’s Programme in Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research coordinated by TAPRI. 
• Actively participating in the activities of the research center, master’s programme, and Social Science Unit.

Requirements

Applicants for the Postdoc Researcher position must possess a relevant doctoral degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, social sciences or a related discipline, with no more than five years since completing their doctorate. The dissertation should be submitted prior to the application deadline, and the degree awarded by the start date.  

Applicants should demonstrate alignment between their research profile and TAPRI’s main thematic research areas (Feminist Peace Research and Everyday Peace Approaches; Peace Architectures and Practices; Environment, Climate Change and Peace; Human Mobilities and Transnational Dimensions of Conflicts; and Imaginaries of Peace: Visual and Narrative Perspectives).

Applicants are expected to have a record of research achievements, particularly peer‑reviewed academic publications such as articles, working papers, or book chapters, with ongoing active publishing. Experience in teaching and supervising is expected, and experience in applying for and securing external funding is considered an advantage. Strong proficiency in both written and spoken English is essential, and candidates must display excellent teamwork, communication skills, initiative, and an inclusive, collaborative approach to work.  

We offer

The position will be filled as a five-years fix term contract starting August 1, 2026. 

The salary will be based on the University Salary System. The salary of a postdoctoral researcher is at levels 5-6. In addition to the basic salary, a supplementary portion of the salary will be paid based on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. A typical starting salary varies between 3900-4100 EUR/month. A trial period of six months applies to all new employees at Tampere University.  

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts. Please read more about working at Tampere University.

How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system.  The closing date for applications is 1st March , 2026 23.59 Finnish time (UTC+2). Please write your application and all accompanying documents in English and attach them in PDF format.

1. Motivation letter: A description of the applicant’s justification for their suitability for the position and motivation (max 1 page) 
2. Curriculum vitae according to TENK template
3. List of publications according to the Academy of Finland’s guideline. 
4. Research plan outlining the applicant’s proposed research activities for the next five years (max 3 pages)
5. Teaching portfolio (max 3 pages) according to Tampere University guidelines

For more information, please contact: Research director Marko Lehti, marko.lehti@tuni.fi 

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Specialist ilona.pekuri@tuni.fi

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Tehtävänkuvaus

Tutkijatohtorin tehtävä on tutkimuspainotteinen. Tehtävään sisältyy opetusta erityisesti TAPRI:n koordinoimassa Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research -maisteriohjelmassa sekä opinnäytetöiden ohjausta maisteri ja tohtorin opintojen tasolla (20% työajasta). Tutkijatohtorilta edellytetään osallistumista tutkimuskeskuksen ja maisteriohjelman toimintaan.

Edellytämme

Tutkijatohtorin tehtävään valittavalta edellytetään soveltuvaa tohtorin tutkintoa. Tehtävässä edellytetään hyvää opetustaitoa. Arvostamme myös yhteistyökykyä ja valmiuksia tiimityöskentelyyn tutkimuskeskuksen kehittämiseksi.

Hakemusten arvioinnissa käytetään seuraavia kriteerejä:
    – Tutkimusprofiilin sopivuus tehtävän alalle
    – Motivaatio ja tavoitetaso
    – Ansiot tutkimuksessa ja opetuksessa

Hakuohjeet

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