BioCity Turku is recruiting a Scientific Director for the next five years. This is a part-time position based at the University of Turku, starting from 01.01.2027.

BioCity Turku is a joint biocentre which links the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University to support and coordinate life science and molecular medicine related research in the Turku region. The Scientific Director of BioCity Turku contributes to the development of the research environment and infrastructure, coordinates collaboration between researchers in bioscience and medical research and promotes life science research, education and innovation.

The Scientific Director acts as the chairperson of the common Executive Board of the Turku Bioscience Centre and BioCity Turku, and, in working with the Board, contributes to the strategy and development of Biocenter Finland through participating in appropriate decision-making processes.

Take a look at the full call text and apply at latest 3 August 2026 16:00 (CET +1):
Call text in English
Call text in Finnish

For further information, please don’t hesitate to contact Vice Rector Piia Seppänen (piia.seppänen@utu.fi). In case you need help with the application process, please turn to the HR Specialist Paula Luoma (paula.luoma@utu.fi).