Work with us
International top research, high-quality education
Join our international academic community! At the University of Jyväskylä, you can do meaningful work as a member of our multidisciplinary academic community. Together we enable international top research and high-quality academic education.
We are a community of individuals
As a workplace, we are a community of individuals. At JYU, you can pursue an academic career or work as a support service expert in our different units. We also provide a flexible working environment in terms of time and place.
Providing support for competence and well-being
At JYU, we work in a goal-oriented fashion while prioritising well-being. The University supports its employees by offering various benefits and services for maintaining one’s competence as well as mental and physical well-being. For example, depending on your work tasks, you can use two hours of your weekly working time for physical activities.
Information, help and hints for international staff at JYU
The University’s international HR Services will assist you with official documents and arrangements concerning moving to and settling in Jyväskylä as well as with other matters during your stay in Finland.
The handbook for international staff and visitors is meant to provide preliminary information for people moving to Finland as well as to serve as a reference book for our present international staff. Please, read the guide carefully before your arrival.
