Professor of Mathematics

University of Helsinki

Department: Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science
University: University of Helsinki, Finland
Deadline: 17 May 2026 (23:59 Europe/Helsinki time)
Start Date: Negotiable
Job Type: Academic, tenure track (Assistant/Associate) or full Professor
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics seeks candidates with research expertise in financial mathematics.
The appointee will:

  • Lead and develop the Insurance and Financial Mathematics study track in the Master’s program (MAST)
  • Establish and maintain an independent research line and research group
  • Participate in teaching and supervising master’s theses in stochastic analysis and financial mathematics
  • Take part in departmental administration and collaborate with industry

Appointments are at:

  • Professor – top-level research leader with international recognition
  • Associate Professor – experienced researcher with significant achievements
  • Assistant Professor – promising researcher with potential to become a future research leader

Qualifications

Required:

  • Doctorate degree in mathematics or financial mathematics (must be completed by application deadline)
  • Post-doctoral experience with research excellence
  • Teaching experience at university level
  • Fluent in English (oral and written)

Desirable/Advantageous:

  • Proficiency in Finnish or Swedish
  • Evidence of international collaboration
  • Strong co-operation and interaction skills

Specific expectations per career stage:

  • Assistant/Associate Professors: potential/established research leadership, independent, externally funded research
  • Professors: top-level scholarship, established research leadership, teaching and supervision, international impact

Responsibilities

  • Teach courses in financial mathematics and stochastic analysis (15–20 ECTS/year for Assistant/Associate Professors, ~20 ECTS for Professors)
  • Supervise Master’s theses in Insurance and Financial Mathematics
  • Lead and develop research projects, apply for external funding
  • Participate in departmental administration and university service
  • Collaborate with academic and industrial partners

Salary and Benefits

  • Professor: €84,000 – €98,000/year (gross)
  • Associate Professor: €76,000 – €82,000/year (gross)
  • Assistant Professor: €68,000 – €74,000/year (gross)
  • Startup package for establishing research group
  • Support for relocation, occupational health, professional development
  • Family-friendly policies, 6 weeks annual leave, affordable childcare
  • Opportunity for international collaboration and career progression

Application Process

Documents required (single PDF in English):

  1. Cover letter (1–2 pages) – motivation and suitability
  2. Academic portfolio (list of publications, research statement, teaching qualifications, future research plans)

Submission:

  • Via University of Helsinki recruitment system
  • External applicants: “Apply Now”
  • Internal applicants (with helsinki.fi account and contract): “Employee Login”

Contact for further information:

  • Position & working environment: Prof. Pekka Pankka, pekka.pankka(at)helsinki.fi
  • Recruitment system: recruitment(at)helsinki.fi

More information:

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