Tenure Track Positions in Aerosol Science (1-2 positions)

Tenure Track Positions in Aerosol Science (1-2 positions) in Tampere University - Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences

Location: Tampere, Finland

Institute: Aerosol Physics Laboratory / Physics Unit / ENS Faculty

Application period ends: 2023-02-15 at 23.59 EET, GMT+2 /21.59 UTC

Tenure Track -levels (2-4): Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor

We search for excellent candidates that can strengthen or complement our present activities in the fields of aerosol instrumentation, nanoparticle synthesis by gas phase processes, combustion aerosols and atmospheric aerosols. A successful candidate could have a background either in experimental or modeling studies. Strong expertise in the following subfields or a combination there of is a special asset:   

Experimental:   

• State-of-the-art experimental aerosol analysis   ;
• Aerosol synthesis & high temperature aerosols   ;
• Emerging pollutant and air quality studies   .

Modeling:   

• Aerosol process modeling;
• Global and regional aerosol modeling;
• Global and regional scale emission inventories.

If successful, you will be placed at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, based on your experience and expertise. While in the early stages of your career the focus is on research, in time you will be expected to contribute increasingly to teaching, curriculum development and student supervision.   

You will be expected to pursue and supervise world class scientific research in your topic area. Active collaboration with local, national, and global research partners, as well as industry is encouraged. You will be expected to secure substantial external funding for your research as well as nurture interactions with relevant stakeholders for societal impact.

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 4200-4400 EUR/month and for an Associate Professor approximately 4800-5000 EUR/month and for a Professor approximately 5800-6100 EUR/month. Higher salaries may be negotiated for candidates with exceptional experience and/or performance.    

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system.

For more information, please contact:    

Dean of the Faculty - Martti Kauranen, martti.kauranen(at)tuni.fi.

Prof. Jyrki Mäkelä - jyrki.makela(at)tuni.fi.

Additional info:

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 Academy of Finland guidelines. Please indicate your ten most important publications;
• A research plan (max. 5 pages), outlining your proposed research;
• Teaching portfolio prepared according to TAU Guideline 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.

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 engineering and natural sciences.  We are offering an advanced research infrastructure in many research fields of materials science and engineering, and a new research hub building is being planned.   

Initial appointment as Assistant Professor / Associate Professor is for five years, subject to successful performance, you will become a tenured faculty member after the first five-year period. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees.    

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.   

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 with generous parental leaves, very affordable state-subsidized daycare that is available for all children, world-renowned free primary and secondary education as well as public healthcare.

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• https://visittampere.fi/en/
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