The Foundation for the Finnish Cancer Institute (FCI) aims to enhance and promote high-quality cancer research in Finland and thus contribute to cancer prevention and treatment. To achieve this, FCI offers researcher positions for different career stages, organizes high-level international symposia, and facilitates cancer research in general in Finland.
With the support from K. Albin Johansson Foundation, we now invite applications for
Three 3-year K. Albin Johansson Cancer Research Fellow positions
We are seeking for dedicated and enthusiastic scientists to support their careers in any area of cancer research. Eligible applicants have accomplishments and scientific competence corresponding to an adjunct professor (docent). They demonstrate an independent line of scientific research together with recent interesting observations and an exciting research plan executed in Finland for the duration of the 3-year position. The researchers with a permanent researcher position in another organization are not eligible to apply. The researchers with clinical (hospital) positions are eligible and encouraged to apply, and a position combining clinical work up to 50% may be considered.
The three-year fixed term contract involves employment at FCI with a salary of € 5000/month and are to commence on April 1, 2026. The contract includes salary, no additional funding on materials. The positions are named K. Albin Johansson Cancer Research Fellow.
Applying
The application period is from October 1 to October 31, 2025. Applications are made in English on a web form. Required attachments in PDF format are
- Research plan (max 5 pages including introduction, aims, implementation, methods, ethical aspects, timetable, study group, funding and other resources of the study, and references)
- Curriculum vitae (CV, max 2 pages)
- List of 10 selected publications including number of citations received, the journal and DOI/link to the publication. Of these 10, three should be highlighted, their preference justified and the applicant’s role in them explained.
If you are applying for a part-time position, a document from the clinical employer describing readiness for a part-time position must be submitted. Attachments should be submitted as a single pdf file in the order of research plan, CV, list of publications, possible commitment from the clinical employer. Name the file FCI_yourlastname_yourfirstname.
Deadline for submissions: October 31, 12 pm (EEST)
Evaluation criteria and decisions
FCI’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) evaluates the applications against the following criteria:
- Scientific quality, significance, and potential impact of the proposal
- The feasibility of the proposal in terms of the quality of the research environment, accessible resources, the status of the project, and plans for the proposed 3-year period
- Suitability of the applicant for the position including previous research merits in considering the applicant’s career stage
Conflicts of interest of reviewers are determined according to the Research Council of Finland policies in disqualification of a member of a decision-making body.
The FCI’s Board of Trustees makes decisions based on the evaluation and ranking by the SAB. Decisions are expected in December at which time all applicants are informed. No feedback on the applications will be provided to the applicants.
More information
Tiina Vesterinen
Managing Director
+358 50 448 7350
tiina.vesterinen@syopainstituutti.fi