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The Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences at Tampere University is inviting applications for two tenure-track positions in aerosol science.
The impact of aerosol science spans research fields such as climate change, air quality, health, and various engineering disciplines. The Aerosol Physics Laboratory at the Physics Unit of the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (ENS) seeks to answer multidisciplinary questions that keep eluding aerosol researchers. These include the relative roles of primary and secondary particle formation of emission aerosols and the oxidative and reductive generation of particulate matter at the molecular scale. The laboratory employs the latest experimental techniques, including on-line mass spectrometry, to resolve open questions related to particle formation and chemistry. The laboratory’s special strength lies in aerosol technology and its use in indoor air, emissions, ambient and atmospheric aerosol studies, as well as industrial applications.
Job description
The present faculty of the Aerosol Physics Laboratory has strong expertise in experimental radical aerosol physical chemistry, aerosol process modeling, as well as experimental emission and air quality studies. We are now interested in excellent candidates that can complement this expertise and strengthen the profile of the laboratory. A successful candidate could have a background either in experimental, modeling, or computational studies. Strong expertise in the following subfields or a combination thereof is a special asset:
Experimental:
- Experimental methodology and instrumentation research and development
- Aerosol synthesis and high temperature aerosols
Modeling and computational:
- Multi-scale modelling with global impact, including regional and global level modelling of air quality and climate
- Computational aerosol chemistry and physics
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 topical 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.
Requirements
You should have a doctoral degree in physics, chemistry, atmospheric science, environmental science, environmental engineering, materials science, or a related field. You should also have experience in scientific or technological research in academia. Further requirements for each tenure track level are as follows:
Assistant Professor
we require:
- ability to undertake high-level scholarly activity and potential to establish an independent agenda of scholarly activity at 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 engineering and natural sciences. We offer world class infrastructure in experimental aerosol science as well as access to outstanding computing resources of the national Centre for Scientific Computing (CSC) and Tampere Center for Scientific Computing (TSCS).
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. Full professors will hold a permanent appointment from the outset. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees.
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 on the basis of your individual needs and may contain several elements from our financial instruments.
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, for an Associate Professor approximately 5200-5700 EUR/month, and for a Professor a starting salary will range between 6300-6900 EUR/month. Higher salaries may be negotiated for candidates with exceptional experience and/or performance.
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 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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How to apply
Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). The closing date for applications is May 9th, 2025 (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 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.
For more information, please contact:
Dean of the Faculty Martti Kauranen, martti.kauranen(at)tuni.fi
Prof. Esa Räsänen, esa.rasanen(at)tuni.fi
Prof. Jorma Keskinen, jorma.keskinen(at)tuni.fi
Application period starts: 2025-03-21 14:00. Application period ends: 2025-05-09 23:59
