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We are looking for an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor in the field of Medical Biomaterials. The open position is with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology at Tampere University.  

The Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET) is committed to high quality research and education in the fields of biomedical engineering, biotechnology, medicine, and health technology. We conduct basic, applied, clinical, and translational research in collaboration with Tampere University Hospital (TAYS).  

The position will be placed in the Biomedical Technology (TECH) Unit. In TECH unit, interdisciplinary research areas include biomaterials, biomedical micro- and nanotechnologies, bioimaging, biophysics, biosensors, body-on-chip technologies, and cell technologies for various tissue and disease states. 

Job description  

We are seeking highly motivated applicants with a track record of internationally competitive research in medical biomaterials. Research interest and teaching capacity in synthesis and/or processing of novel biomaterials for biomedical applications would fit to our Faculty’s research portfolio. Appreciated track record could show also achievements in developing new biomaterials’ characterization methods, materials/cells and materials/proteins interactions or AI-based biomaterial design. 

Especially, we are seeking applicants with expertise for example in the following application areas: 

• Drug delivery systems 

• Smart biomaterials responding to various external stimuli  

• Cell/bacteria-biomaterial and protein-biomaterial  interfaces and interactions 

• Self-healing biomaterials  

• Antimicrobial biomaterials  

• Medical devices  

You are expected to pursue and supervise scientific research in your topic area at a high level. We appreciate innovative, forward-looking candidates with a clear research vision.  The candidate must demonstrate sustained international and national research collaboration.  Collaboration with industry is encouraged. You will be expected to secure substantial external funding for your research group as well as nurture interactions with the wider society. You will contribute to the education offered in relevant degree programs in line with your own expertise. We require excellent collaboration and communication skills to operate in our interdisciplinary research environment. 

Requirements  

You should have a doctoral degree in the field of material or biomaterial science, engineering or chemistry, or a related field and have experience in research in academia in the respective field or fields. You need to be fluent in English to succeed in the required tasks.  Further requirements for each tenure track level are as follows: 

Assistant Professor  

We require:  

• applicable doctoral degree  

• ability to undertake independent scholarly activity and potential to pursue scholarly activity at a high international level of excellence 

• suitable proof and track record on the potential for applying and acquiring external research funding    

• teaching skills required to successfully perform the duties and functions of the position.  

Associate Professor  

We require:  

• applicable doctoral degree  

• track record of independent scholarly activity  

• teaching skills required to successfully perform the duties and functions of the position 

• suitable proof and track record on the ability to lead a research group and acquire external funding  

• track record of international scholarly activity.  

Professor  

We require:  

• applicable doctoral degree  

• high-level scholarly expertise  

• experience of leading scientific research  

• ability to provide high-quality research-based education and instruction   

• track record of winning external research funding    

• track record of international scholarly 

• Track record on academic teaching and supervision of PhD and undergraduate degrees 

The position requires good communication skills in English. If the appointee is not proficient in Finnish, they are expected to acquire moderate proficiency within a reasonable time after the appointment for management of administrative responsibilities. Support for language studies is offered. Please, read more on our Tenure track career path here. 

We offer  

Initial appointment as assistant professor and as associate professor is for five years and, subject to successful performance you will become a tenured member of faculty staff at the end of the first five-year period. You will be 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. The typical starting salary of an assistant professor will range between 4400-5000 EUR/month, salary of an associate professor between 5100-5800 EUR/month and salary of a professor between 5900-6900 EUR/month. A higher salary may be agreed upon based on the successful candidate’s experience and/or performance. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees. 

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 occupational health care services, flexible work schedule, versatile research infrastructure, modern teaching facilities and a safe and inviting campus area as well as a personal fund to spend on sports and cultural activities in your free time.  

Tampere University is a unique, multidisciplinary and boldly forward-looking, evolving community. Our values are openness, diversity, responsibility, courage, critical thinking, and learner-centredness. 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.   

Finland is among the most stable, free and safe countries in the world, based on prominent ratings by various agencies. Tampere is the largest inland city of Finland, and the city is counted among the major academic hubs in the Nordic countries.  

Tampere region is the most rapidly growing urban area in Finland and home to a vibrant knowledge-intensive entrepreneurial community. The city is an industrial powerhouse that enjoys a rich cultural scene and a reputation as a centre of Finland’s information society. Tampere is also surrounded by vivid nature with forests and lakes, providing countless opportunities for easy-to-access outdoor adventures and refreshment throughout the year.  For more information on Tampere, please check VisitTampere, Welcome to Tampere and International House Tampere. 

Read more about Finland:  

•   Visit Finland 

•   This is Finland 

•   Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment: Welcome to Finland 

How to apply  

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). The closing date for applications is April 17th (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:  

• Curriculum Vitae according to TENK guidelines. 

• List of publications. Please indicate your ten most important publications and add hyperlinks to these publications. For any of the ten that are not open access, please append full copies of the published manuscript at the end of the PDF file. 

• A short letter of motivation (max. 2 pages). 

• A research plan (max. 5 pages) including your research vision for the future in this field and a realistic implementation plan (research questions, methods, collaboration, funding etc.) for your research for the next five years. 

• Teaching portfolio according to our guidelines.  
  
  

Candidates may be invited for a video interview during the recruitment process. Top candidates will also undergo a review by external experts and will be invited for an on-site interview. In addition to an interview with the appointment committee, the visit includes a research seminar presentation and discussions with representatives of our research community. An aptitude assessment may also be included in the selection process. 

For more information, please contact:  

Head of TECH Unit, Professor Leena Ukkonen (leena.ukkonen@tuni.fi).  

For questions regarding the application process, please contact HR Specialist Safija Chabbi safija.chabbi@tuni.fi 

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Tehtävänkuvaus  

Lääketieteen ja terveysteknologian tiedekunnassa on avoinna Biomateriaalitekniikan tenure track -tehtävä. 

Lue tarkemmat tiedot tehtävästä ja hakuohjeet yllä olevasta englanninkielisestä ilmoituksesta. Jätäthän hakemuksesi yliopiston sähköisellä hakulomakkeella (linkki löytyy tämän ilmoituksen alta).  

Hakuaika tehtävään päättyy 17.4.2025 klo 23:59.