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The Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences at Tampere University is inviting applications for a tenure-track position in metals technology.
Materials science and engineering are keys to enabling technologies when our society is transitioning from fuel-intensive era towards material-intensive era. Lightweight, durable, long-lasting, and environmentally friendly materials play critical roles in our aims for low-carbon and resource-efficient society. The ever increasing environmental and economic requirements demand for visionary innovations, pioneering solutions, and revolutionary breakthroughs in the processing, characterization, and bottom-up design of materials to improve their performance and durability in extreme conditions. Advanced metals will play a key role in addressing these demands.
To address these demands, Tampere University (TAU) is looking for a tenure-track professor in the area of Metals Technology. The position will be placed in the Materials Science and Environmental Engineering Unit Unit (MSEE) of the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (ENS). The materials science and engineering at TAU focuses on experimental and numerical characterization of material properties and behavior from the nanoscale up to macroscopic structures as well as on developing advanced processing and manufacturing methods with the aim of improving the ultimate performance and lifetime of materials in demanding operational environments. We develop lightweight energy-saving material solutions, added- value coatings and surface treatments, bio-based multi-material solutions, and experimental and numerical solutions for evaluating the mechanical performance of materials. We have active collaboration with local and international industry and research organizations.
Job description
We are seeking highly motivated and accomplished candidates in the broad area of Metals Technology for conducting high-level scientific and technological research with high societal impact. Your interests in this field may focus on, for example,
- Scientific research, development and innovation activities based on physical metallurgy, material aspects in versatile and flexible manufacturing technologies, use of recycled and green metallic materials, improving long term mechanical durability and corrosion resistance in challenging environments, novel heat and surface treatments, and joining methods.
Whilst you may have background in basic or applied research, you are expected to develop your own scientific research profile. Similarly, you are expected to develop strong networks, especially with industries, to promote the societal impact of your research. You will also be responsible for teaching and education in your field covering courses and supervision of M.Sc. thesis projects. Your research should strengthen and be complementary to our present research in engineering materials science and the faculty, where your contribution should extend to cover all relevant materials in the broad area of metals technology.
Requirements
You should have a doctoral degree in materials science and engineering or a related field. Further requirements for each tenure track level are as follows:
Assistant Professor
We require:
- ability to undertake independent scholarly activity and potential to pursue scholarly activity at a high international level of excellence
- teaching skills required to successfully perform the duties and functions of the position.
Associate Professor
We require:
- track record of independent scholarly activity on a high international level
- teaching skills required to successfully perform the duties and functions of the position
- ability to lead a research group and acquire external funding.
Professor
We require:
- high-level scholarly expertise
- experience of leading scientific research activities
- ability to provide high-quality research-based education and instruction
- track record of winning external research funding
- track record of international scholarly activity
Please, read more about our Tenure track career path here.
We offer
We are inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, active and truly international research community. The multidisciplinary research environment offers opportunities to develop research expertise via collaboration, e.g., with different fields of computational physics, mechanical engineering, materials science, and environmental engineering. We are offering an advanced research infrastructure in these areas.
Your initial appointment as Assistant Professor / Associate Professor is fixed term for five years. Subject to successful performance, you will become tenured after the first five-year period. Full Professors are appointed on a permanent basis. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees.
Salaries are based on the job demands and employees’ personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. A typical starting salary for an Assistant Professor is approximately 4500-4900 EUR/month and for an Associate Professor approximately 5200-5700 EUR/month and for a professor approximately 6300-6900 EUR/month. Higher salaries may be negotiated for candidates with exceptional experience and/or performance.
You will be supported by a start-up package that will ease your transition to TAU and in setting up your research group. The start-up package will be negotiated based on your individual needs and may contain several elements from our support instruments.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts. Please read more about working at Tampere University. You can also find more information about us and working and living Tampere by watching our video: Tampere Higher Education Community – our academic playground.
The city of Tampere is one of the major academic hubs in the Nordic countries and offers a dynamic living environment. Finland provides one of the most advanced and comprehensive social security systems in the world. It includes for example sickness benefits, various family benefits and a comprehensive healthcare system.
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How to apply
Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). The closing date for applications is 12.5.2025 (at 23.59 EEST / UTC +3).
Please write your application and all accompanying documents in English and attach them in PDF format. Applications should include the following documents:
- A letter of application in which you set out the reasons why you are applying for the position and why you are particularly suited to it.
- Curriculum Vitae according to TENK guidelines
- List of publications according to Research Council of Finland guidelines.
- Please indicate your 10 most important publications.
- A research plan (max. 5 pages), outlining your proposed research
- Teaching portfolio prepared according to TAU Guidelines on the teaching portfolio
- The names, positions and contact details of two referees who can support your application. (Recommendation letters etc. are not asked at this point)
Candidates may be invited for a video interview during the first stage of the recruitment process. The most qualified candidates will be invited to Tampere University for an interview and may undergo an aptitude assessment. They will also undergo a review by external experts and may be required to give a demonstration of their teaching skills.
For more information, please contact:
Dean of the Faculty Martti Kauranen, martti.kauranen(at)tuni.fi
Prof. Mikko Hokka, mikko.hokka(at)tuni.fi
Application period starts: 2025-04-02 13:30. Application period ends: 2025-05-12 23:59
