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We are looking for an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in the field of High-Speed Semiconductor Circuits.
The positions are placed within the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences at Tampere University in the Unit of Electrical Engineering (EE). The EE unit covers a full range of research and educational areas, including Electronics and Embedded System, Electrical Energy Engineering, Communications Engineering, and Radio Systems. Our unit includes 13 full professors, 8 tenure track professors, and roughly 200 staff members. We collaborate closely with several industrial partners and maintain an active presence in the international scientific community.
Site description
Our research encompasses a wide range of activities, including advanced microelectronics technology, System-on-Chip, thin-film devices and circuits, wireless communications and RF technology, printed and flexible electronics, and hybrid integration technology. Integrated photonics and microelectronics have been selected as a strategic profiling area at TAU to be further strengthened by new tenure-track appointments during 2025-2030.
Tampere University is also involved in the Wide bandgap (WBG) ChipAct JU pilotline, where we focus on the development and testing of WBG devices and their integration into advanced modules. The pilot line at Tampere will advance next-generation semiconductor technology with applications in motor control systems, battery management systems, fast charging systems, photovoltaic inverters, power supply systems, and 5G/6G cellular base stations. The Pilot Line infrastructure will also enable the development of techniques and processes for hybrid System-in-Package (SiP) fabrication (SiPFAB), enabling the integration and packaging of semiconductor chips into complete systems.
Furthermore, Tampere University, Tampere City, and Pirkanmaa region have joined forces and devised an ambitious development program for microelectronics, i.e. Chips from Finland initiative. The strategy targets to also strengthen the EU’s Chips Act design excellence in the region with a strong business cluster around wireless communications, intelligent machines, and imaging. To this end, our System-on-Chip Hub (SoC Hub) focuses on large, top quality prototype chips fabricated on the smallest transistor node and aiming at high technology readiness level.
Join us at Tampere University and be part of an exceptional team that drives innovation, fosters collaboration, and shapes the future
Job description
We are seeking highly motivated applicants with a track record of internationally competitive research in High-speed Semiconductor Circuits.
The integration of wide bandgap materials like GaN and SiC is essential for enabling higher operating temperatures and minimizing switching losses in high-speed circuits and develop the next generation power electronics across various systems. Additionally, GaN plays a significant role in enhancing the RF power efficiency of 5G and future 6G base stations. Furthermore, GaN/Si and GaN/SOI bring important benefits in RF front-end modules when paired with materials that have high thermal conductivity.
Especially, we are seeking applicants with expertise for example in the following application areas:
- Circuit design for 5G evolution and 6G communications, including also non-terrestrial networks.
- Circuit design for mmWave and (sub)THz communication.
- Specialized circuits for high-speed photonics communications modules.
- High-speed testing and characterization.
- Signal integrity and noise reduction techniques.
- Wideband high-efficiency power amplifiers.
Requirements
- You should have a doctoral degree in the field of electronics or electrical engineering, microelectronics, physics or a related field and have experience in research in academia in the respective field or fields.
- Proven expertise and professional experience in high-speed circuits.
- Strong knowledge and practical expertise of current trends, tools, and methodologies in high-speed semiconductor circuits.
- You need to be fluent in English to succeed in the required tasks.
- Good cooperation and interaction skills.
The following will also be taken into account as advantages in the selection process:
- Strong industrial collaboration experience, demonstrating the ability to bridge academic and industry perspectives.
Further requirements for each tenure track level are as follows:
Assistant Professor
We require:
- an applicable doctoral degree.
- ability to undertake independent scholarly activity and potential to pursue scholarly at a high international level.
- teaching skills required to successfully perform the duties and functions of the position.
Associate Professor
We require:
- an applicable doctoral degree.
- a record of independent scholarly activity.
- teaching skills required to successfully perform the duties and functions of the position.
- ability to lead a research group and a record of winning external research funding.
- a record of international scholarly activity.
Professor
We require:
- an applicable doctoral degree.
- high-level scholarly expertise and an international level of achievement.
- experience of leading scientific research activities.
- ability to provide high-quality research-based education and instruction.
- a record of winning external research funding.
- a record of international scholarly activity.
We will expect you to demonstrate how your profile aligns with the strategy of Tampere University and with the profile of the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences and describe how you would work in a multidisciplinary environment. Ideally, for more senior level appointments, you will have experience of leading or making a major contribution to a research group. Track-record of industry collaboration is considered as an asset.
We offer
Initial appointment for assistant professor and for associate professor is for five years. Subject to successful performance, you will become a tenured member of the faculty staff at the end of the first five-year period. You will be well-supported throughout the five-year period to ease transition to faculty positions. Full professors will hold a permanent appointment from the outset. 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. Typical starting salary range will be from 4,500 to €5,250 EUR/month for an assistant professor and from 5,250 to 6,100 EUR/month for an associate professor and from 6,250-7,250 EUR/month for a professor. Higher salaries may be negotiated for candidates with exceptional experience and/or performance.
We offer you the opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative international community. As a member of staff at Tampere University, you will enjoy a range of competitive benefits, such as a flexible work schedule, good facilities for teleworking, occupational healthcare services, a variety of affordable food and drink outlets across our campuses and a personal fund to spend on sports and cultural activities in your free time. 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
Tampere, located between two big lakes, is Finland’s second largest city area and the biggest inland city in the Nordic countries. The nature is close everywhere you turn your head in Tampere. This together with a strong tradition in industry make Tampere a unique environment for living and working. At present the region hosts a great deal of industry and service businesses, and the City of Tampere is a major hub for the Finnish ICT industry. For more information on Tampere, please check VisitTampere, Welcome to Tampere and International House Tampere.
Finland provides one of the most advanced and comprehensive social security in the world. It includes for example sickness benefits, various family benefits and a comprehensive healthcare system. For more information on Finland, please check InfoFinland and This is Finland.
How to apply
Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). Please write your application and all accompanying documents in English and attach them in PDF format.
Applications should include the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae.
- List of publications. Please indicate your ten most important publications and a link to those. You may also gather the publications to a cloud file and add a link to this to your list of publications.
- Teaching portfolio (according the university guideline)
- A letter of motivation in which you set out the reasons why you are particularly suited to it and how you would develop and strengthen the research and teaching in Electrical Engineering at Tampere University. (max. 2 pages)
- A research plan (max. 5 pages) including your main contribution to the field so far, your research vision in the field, and a plan of research for next 5 years
- The names, positions and contact details of two referees who can support your application.
The closing date for applications is May 19th, 2025 (at 23:59:00 EEST/UTC +3). Please write your application and all accompanying documentation in English and attach them in PDF format.
For more information, please contact:
Professor Matti Mäntysalo, [email protected]; +358407576800
Head of Unit Mikko Valkama, [email protected], +358408490756
For questions regarding the application process, please contact HR Specialist Teuvo Moilanen; [email protected]
Application period starts: 2025-04-11 08:00. Application period ends: 2025-05-19 23:59
