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The University of Turku is a world-class multidisciplinary research university which offers interesting challenges and a unique vantage point to national and international research and education. The University of Turku is ranked in the top 1 % of universities in the world.
Job description
We are looking for 1 innovative university lecturer forsmart systems. The task is located at the Faculty of Technology's Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, unit of Mechanical Engineering. We are ambitious in terms of both research and teaching, and with us you can challenge yourself and create something new. We offer an encouraging and supportive community.
The University of Turku is now looking for a university lecturerin the field of smart systemswith the specialization in sensors and monitoring systems to join us. The position will be filled starting from 1.5.2024 or upon mutual agreement; and is valid until further notice.
The position includes duties related to teaching, guiding students, and scientific research. In this position, we are looking for a teaching person to strengthen the teaching of smart systems, where the university lecturer works in close cooperation with the team of the associate professor of smart systems. We actively develop our teaching and train the support staff working on the courses in their duties.
This position includes duties related to teaching in the Smart Systems track of the Master’s Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering. Duties will include teaching in the following courses:
- Mechatronics
- Instrumentation and Data Acquisition
- Smart Condition Monitoring
- Hands-on Smart Systems
The tasks include supervision and guidance of both bachelor’s and master’s thesis and participation in guidance of doctoral works, development of MSc. programs, research and other tasks set by the employer. The task also includes independent, high-level research, planning and implementation of research projects, and social interaction. Those selected for the positions are expected to be ready to participate in other tasks as well, if necessary.
Who we are looking for
The language of instruction in bachelor's studies is Finnish and at the master's level and in postgraduate studies is English. The position of a university lecturer requires fluent English language skills both oral and written. Finnish language skills (oral and written) is considered as an advantage.
In this position, knowledge of the Finnish study system and pedagogical studies are considered an advantage. The applicant is expected to show evidence of teaching experience, courses development, and strong evidence of scientific research work in related fields. Theoretical and practical experience of instrumentation and monitoring systems is appreciated. In addition, experience of sensors, sensor-fusion, designing sensors, and designing the experiments is appreciated.
The qualification requirements of the positions are stated in the University of Turku Rules of Procedure. An appropriate doctoral degree and the ability to provide high-quality teaching based on research and to supervise theses are required of persons selected for the post of university lecturer. When assessing the merits of the applicants for the post of university lecturer, scholarly work, practical expertise in the field in question, teaching experience and pedagogical training, ability to produce study materials and use various teaching methods in teaching, other teaching merits, and a trial lecture will be taken into account.
When filling the positions, one important criterion is how the selected person strengthens the research profile of mechanical engineering. We require expert proficiency and practical experience related to the mechanical engineering program curriculum courses.
Benefits
We offer you responsible and interesting tasks and the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a versatile operating environment. You get a professional and inspiring team to support your work. We take care of your well-being at work and the functionality of your everyday life, e.g. with the help of flexible working hours and our well-being services.
Please read more about University of Turku as an employee from our Come work with us! pages.
The European Commission has awarded the University of Turku the right to use the HR Excellence in Research logo. The logo is a token of the University's commitment to continuous development of the position and working conditions of researchers according to the guidelines set forth in the European Charter for Researchers.
The university offers good support and orientation for international hires. Please learn more about the Finnish culture and relocation to Finland:
- City of Turku,
- Welcome visitor ,
- Career in Southwest Finland,
- International House of Turku
- Working culture: infoFinland.fi
- This is Finland
- Careers in Southwest Finland
- Finland - a superpower of education and innovations | University of Turku (utu.fi)
Salary and trial period
The salary is in accordance with the University salary system for teaching and research personnel levels 5-7 and in addition a personal work performance component. The total salary will be approximately 3600-4900 €/month depending on education and skills of the selected person.
The position is subject to a six-month trial period.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted by Friday 22th of March, 2024 (16:00), using the electronic application form of the University of Turku on the following address: https://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/open-vacancies. The link to the application system is at the beginning of this announcement (Apply for the job). Applications should include:
- a motivation letter (including research positioning),
- curriculum vitae and
- list of publications (including the names and contact details of two professional references),
- academic portfolio (https://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/academic-portfolio)
- teaching and research plan at the University of Turku,
- copy of degree certificate
- and other documents that may affect the selection
Applications are evaluated by an international working group, so we require the application and attachments to be written in English.
Further information
For further information, please contact Head of Smart Systems Wallace Moreira Bessa, wallace.moreirabessa@utu.fi or the Head of the department Jussi Kantola, jussi.kantola@utu.fi. Questions related to the application process, please contactSarian Kotka. sjkkot@utu.fi.
Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering is a unique combination of mechanical engineering, materials engineering and industrial engineering and management with contemporary research and teaching. Our vision is to create trends. We take the needs of the community, business, society and the environment into account when actively guiding our activities in teaching, research and collaboration.
The Faculty of Technology is the newest faculty of the University of Turku, it was established in the beginning of 2021. The Faculty consists of the Department of Computing, Department of Biotechnology and the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. We have more than 2,000 graduate and postgraduate students and circa 400 employees, 50 of whom are professors. Our faculty is an international, multicultural and diverse work community.
The University of Turku is an inspiring and international academic community of 25,000 students and staff in Southwest Finland. We build a sustainable future with multidisciplinary research, education, and collaboration. With us, your work will have a significant impact and relevance in the changing world.
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