Job Opportunities in Finland
September 23, 2024
Itä-Suomen yliopisto
Kuopio
OTHER
Professor/Associate Professor (Tenure Track), computational engineering
The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for the post of Professor/Associate Professor (Tenure Track) of Computational Engineering at the Department of Technical Physics of the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology on the Kuopio campus. The position will be filled from 1 March 2025 (or as agreed). In addition to a permanent professorship, the position can also be applied for at the Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) level, in which case the position will be filled for a fixed term of four years starting from 1 March 2025 (or as agreed).
Please find more information below and submit your application no later than 31 October 2024.
Role and salary
The field of the post of Professor/Associate Professor (Tenure Track) in teaching and research is Computational Engineering. The post will strengthen the competence and expertise of the Department of Technical Physics in computational engineering related artificial intelligence. Combining advanced physical models with artificial intelligence methods and applying them to the design of technological equipment are special development targets.
The duties of the Professor/Associate Professor include conducting, developing and managing research in the field and related national and international education, as well as responsibility for scientific postgraduate education in the field in accordance with the job title. The professorship emphasises comprehensive leadership and responsibility for research and education in the field.
The Professor/Associate Professor will be responsible for the acquisition of external funding and for international research cooperation and networking in the field. The post also includes societal expert and interaction activities.
In this position, the Tenure Track can be entered from the levels of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor (Tenure Track), and each career stage may last a maximum of four years. The criteria, goals and results to be achieved during the term in order to proceed to the next level of the Tenure Track will be agreed upon in detail with the person appointed to the post when the contract of employment is signed. Meeting the criteria specified in the contract is a requirement for proceeding to the next level of the Tenure Track. At the end of the term, the merits of the person will be evaluated to determine whether they can proceed to the next level of the Tenure Track, i.e., from the Assistant Professor level to the Associate Professor level or from the Associate Professor level to the Professor level.
The post of Professor will be filled as of 1 March 2025 (or as agreed) until further notice. At the Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) level, the post will be filled for a four-year term starting on 1 March 2025 (or as agreed). The position is filled for a fixed term due to it being a fixed-term research and teaching position (Tenure Track). A probationary period is applied to all new members of the UEF staff.
External expert evaluation will be used in the recruitment. After the experts have submitted their statements, the Appointments Committee preparing the recruitment will interview the applicant.
The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system for Finnish universities. The salary comprises two components: a job-related salary element and a personal salary element. In the case of a Professor, the job-related salary element is in this position based on levels 8–11 (EUR 5,223.57 – 7,697.25 /month); in the case of an Associate Professor (Tenure Track), on level 7 (EUR 4,320.23 month); and in the case of an Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), on levels 6–7 (EUR 3,747.44 – 4,320.23 /month) of the job requirement level chart for teaching and research staff. The personal performance component can be a minimum of 6% and a maximum of 50% of the job-related salary element.
Our requirements and expectations
Requirements
Please find the description and the requirements of the post of Professor/Associate Professor (Tenure Track) of Computational Engineering in the description of the post: Description of the post (pdf)
You will have access to the university’s staff benefits, including
You will have an opportunity to work in an interesting, meaningful and diverse role as part of our international, creative, participatory and inclusive academic community.
Enjoy your life in Finland! Known for its cleanliness, welfare know-how, modern technology and superb education system, Finland is an exotic and safe country to work in. Please visit the Life in Finland section on our website to learn more.
How to apply?
Submit your application by using our electronic application form no later than 31 October 2024.
Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application:
Questions?
For further information on the position, please contact Professor Jari Kaipio, e-mail: jari.kaipio@uef.fi, tel. +358 29 445 3333.
For further information on the application procedure, please contact HR Specialist Noora Hämäläinen, e-mail: noora.hamalainen@uef.fi, tel. +358 29 445 8302 or HR Specialist Iiris Korhonen, e-mail: iiris.korhonen@uef.fi, tel. +358 29 445 8161.
Luonnontieteiden, metsätieteiden ja tekniikan tiedekunta toimii Itä-Suomen yliopiston Kuopion ja Joensuun kampuksilla. Tiedekunnan tehtävänä on harjoittaa korkeatasoista kansainvälistä tieteellistä tutkimusta ja tarjota siihen perustuvaa yliopistollista koulutusta luonnontieteiden, metsätieteiden ja tekniikan alalla. Tiedekunta panostaa yliopiston strategian mukaisiin tutkimusalueisiin. Tiedekunnan tutkimus- ja oppimisympäristöt ovat kansainvälisiä, moderneja ja monitieteisiä. Tiedekunnassa on noin 2 650 perustutkinto-opiskelijaa ja 440 jatko-opiskelijaa. Henkilöstömäärä on noin 650.
Itä-Suomen yliopisto (UEF) on Suomen monialaisin tiedeyliopisto. Yliopistossamme työskentelee noin 3 200 työntekijää, ja yhteisöömme kuuluu noin 16 000 tutkinto-opiskelijaa ja 16 000 aikuisopiskelijaa. Kampuksemme toimivat Joensuussa ja Kuopiossa. Tutkimuksemme on useilla aloilla maailman kärkeä, ja tuotamme tutkittua tietoa avoimesti käytettäväksi ja kaikkien hyväksi. Tutustu yliopistoomme verkossa www.uef.fi. Tutustu myös yliopistoon työyhteisönä ja työnantajana sekä työntekijöidemme uratarinoihin.
Työsopimuksen voimassaolo: vakituinen | Työsuhteen luonne: kokoaikainen | Paikkojen lukumäärä: 1 | Työllisyysaste: 100 % | Paikkakunta: Kuopio | Maakunta: Pohjois-Savo | Maa: Finland | Ilmoitusnumero: 5212/01.01.02/2024 | Yhteys: Jari Kaipio +358294453333, | Julkaistu: 2024-09-23 | Haku päättyy: 2024-10-31
Please find more information below and submit your application no later than 31 October 2024.
Role and salary
The field of the post of Professor/Associate Professor (Tenure Track) in teaching and research is Computational Engineering. The post will strengthen the competence and expertise of the Department of Technical Physics in computational engineering related artificial intelligence. Combining advanced physical models with artificial intelligence methods and applying them to the design of technological equipment are special development targets.
The duties of the Professor/Associate Professor include conducting, developing and managing research in the field and related national and international education, as well as responsibility for scientific postgraduate education in the field in accordance with the job title. The professorship emphasises comprehensive leadership and responsibility for research and education in the field.
The Professor/Associate Professor will be responsible for the acquisition of external funding and for international research cooperation and networking in the field. The post also includes societal expert and interaction activities.
In this position, the Tenure Track can be entered from the levels of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor (Tenure Track), and each career stage may last a maximum of four years. The criteria, goals and results to be achieved during the term in order to proceed to the next level of the Tenure Track will be agreed upon in detail with the person appointed to the post when the contract of employment is signed. Meeting the criteria specified in the contract is a requirement for proceeding to the next level of the Tenure Track. At the end of the term, the merits of the person will be evaluated to determine whether they can proceed to the next level of the Tenure Track, i.e., from the Assistant Professor level to the Associate Professor level or from the Associate Professor level to the Professor level.
The post of Professor will be filled as of 1 March 2025 (or as agreed) until further notice. At the Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) level, the post will be filled for a four-year term starting on 1 March 2025 (or as agreed). The position is filled for a fixed term due to it being a fixed-term research and teaching position (Tenure Track). A probationary period is applied to all new members of the UEF staff.
External expert evaluation will be used in the recruitment. After the experts have submitted their statements, the Appointments Committee preparing the recruitment will interview the applicant.
The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system for Finnish universities. The salary comprises two components: a job-related salary element and a personal salary element. In the case of a Professor, the job-related salary element is in this position based on levels 8–11 (EUR 5,223.57 – 7,697.25 /month); in the case of an Associate Professor (Tenure Track), on level 7 (EUR 4,320.23 month); and in the case of an Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), on levels 6–7 (EUR 3,747.44 – 4,320.23 /month) of the job requirement level chart for teaching and research staff. The personal performance component can be a minimum of 6% and a maximum of 50% of the job-related salary element.
Our requirements and expectations
Requirements
Please find the description and the requirements of the post of Professor/Associate Professor (Tenure Track) of Computational Engineering in the description of the post: Description of the post (pdf)
- At the Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) level, a suitable doctoral degree and good teaching skills are required.
- The language of instruction in the post can be English.
- At the Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) level, demonstrated achievements in the acquisition of research funding will be considered an advantage
You will have access to the university’s staff benefits, including
- An opportunity for flexible multi-location work,
- The staff benefits of the University of Eastern Finland, including comprehensive occupational health care, extensive provision of staff training, affordable lunch in our campus restaurants, Sykettä sports services, and a tax-free bike benefit.
You will have an opportunity to work in an interesting, meaningful and diverse role as part of our international, creative, participatory and inclusive academic community.
Enjoy your life in Finland! Known for its cleanliness, welfare know-how, modern technology and superb education system, Finland is an exotic and safe country to work in. Please visit the Life in Finland section on our website to learn more.
How to apply?
Submit your application by using our electronic application form no later than 31 October 2024.
Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application:
- CV (Template for CV, TENK web page)
- A portfolio of teaching merits. Teaching merits can be included in the CV if desired. (Instructions, a portfolio of teaching merits PDF)
- A list of publications (Instructions, Research Council of Finland Web page)
- A separate list of the publications and other works (Professor: 20, numbered and indexed; and Assistant Professor/Associate Professor: 10, numbered and indexed) with which the applicant wishes to demonstrate their qualification and merits for the post
- The publications and other works referred to in the above list with which the applicant wishes to demonstrate their qualification and merits for the post
- A short, written description (2–4 pages) of the merits and activities relevant to the post, including the applicant’s views on how to develop research and teaching in the field
- Copies of academic degree certificates / diplomas
Questions?
For further information on the position, please contact Professor Jari Kaipio, e-mail: jari.kaipio@uef.fi, tel. +358 29 445 3333.
For further information on the application procedure, please contact HR Specialist Noora Hämäläinen, e-mail: noora.hamalainen@uef.fi, tel. +358 29 445 8302 or HR Specialist Iiris Korhonen, e-mail: iiris.korhonen@uef.fi, tel. +358 29 445 8161.
Luonnontieteiden, metsätieteiden ja tekniikan tiedekunta toimii Itä-Suomen yliopiston Kuopion ja Joensuun kampuksilla. Tiedekunnan tehtävänä on harjoittaa korkeatasoista kansainvälistä tieteellistä tutkimusta ja tarjota siihen perustuvaa yliopistollista koulutusta luonnontieteiden, metsätieteiden ja tekniikan alalla. Tiedekunta panostaa yliopiston strategian mukaisiin tutkimusalueisiin. Tiedekunnan tutkimus- ja oppimisympäristöt ovat kansainvälisiä, moderneja ja monitieteisiä. Tiedekunnassa on noin 2 650 perustutkinto-opiskelijaa ja 440 jatko-opiskelijaa. Henkilöstömäärä on noin 650.
Itä-Suomen yliopisto (UEF) on Suomen monialaisin tiedeyliopisto. Yliopistossamme työskentelee noin 3 200 työntekijää, ja yhteisöömme kuuluu noin 16 000 tutkinto-opiskelijaa ja 16 000 aikuisopiskelijaa. Kampuksemme toimivat Joensuussa ja Kuopiossa. Tutkimuksemme on useilla aloilla maailman kärkeä, ja tuotamme tutkittua tietoa avoimesti käytettäväksi ja kaikkien hyväksi. Tutustu yliopistoomme verkossa www.uef.fi. Tutustu myös yliopistoon työyhteisönä ja työnantajana sekä työntekijöidemme uratarinoihin.
Työsopimuksen voimassaolo: vakituinen | Työsuhteen luonne: kokoaikainen | Paikkojen lukumäärä: 1 | Työllisyysaste: 100 % | Paikkakunta: Kuopio | Maakunta: Pohjois-Savo | Maa: Finland | Ilmoitusnumero: 5212/01.01.02/2024 | Yhteys: Jari Kaipio +358294453333, | Julkaistu: 2024-09-23 | Haku päättyy: 2024-10-31
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