University Teacher in Ecology, Evolutionary and Conservation Biology
About this role
The Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, invites applications for the position of
UNIVERSITY TEACHER IN ECOLOGY, EVOLUTIONARY AND CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
This fixed position from 1.8.2026 (or as agreed) - 31.5.2030 is based in the Department of Organismal and Evolutionary Biology, which is one of the three Departments in the Faculty and located on the Viikki Campus.
Tasks
Teaching and teaching-related tasks account for the majority (70-90%) of the annual working time. The primary focus will be on contributing to the curriculum of the Bachelor's Programme in Biology, and the Master's programmes in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB)-an international programme attracting students from Finland and abroad, and in Nature, Society, and Environmental Solutions (LYYRA)-a new programme predominantly taught in Finnish for national students.
Teaching topics will include fundamental ecology and evolutionary biology, from species determination to eco-evolutionary aspects of biodiversity changes and conservation strategies, as well as quantitative analysis methods and examples of modern approaches in fundamental research.
The university teacher selected for the position will be responsible teacher and contribute teaching on selected courses, including field and lab courses, organize and coordinate internships within and outside the University of Helsinki, and assist professors and university lecturers with course preparation and coordination. Key duties will include student guidance and tutoring, bachelor's and master's thesis supervision and evaluation.
We expect the candidate to be able to work collaboratively, contributing to joint teaching initiatives across our faculty's degree programmes, and to foster a learning environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving. The applicant should also have the ability to create and foster connections to relevant work life partners and research groups to increase th