The Doctoral School of Industry Innovations (DSII) at Tampere University (TAU) explores research questions that are directly relevant for industry and business. Tampere University hires a Doctoral Researcher to complete a four-year, company-sponsored dissertation project under the joint supervision of a university professor and a company representative. 

The sponsoring company for this position is Ruukki Construction (www.ruukki.com). DSII offers Doctoral Researchers a unique opportunity to undertake dissertation research, gain a thorough understanding of product development, tackle real-world business challenges and expand their professional networks.

Job description

The purpose of the job is to create new knowledge for academia and industry in the field of steel-faced sandwich panels. The main goal is:

1. To provide quantified information on the commercial potential of new materials to be used as the core of sandwich panels. This information includes (but is not limited to):

1.1.    Performance of selected core materials under mechanical loading.

1.2.    Performance of selected core materials with respect to thermal insulation, economy and environmental impact.

1.3.    Availability of the core materials and production in conjunction with sandwich panels

As a Doctoral Researcher you are responsible for carrying out the research of this project. This includes gathering of data, designing and performing experiments and numerical simulations as well as communicating the work with the partner company. Additionally, a research visit of several months to a partner institute is planned in this project. The results will be disseminated in scientific peer-reviewed journals, international conferences, doctoral network events and events with industry.

At the university, the work will be supervised by Assistant Professor Kristo Mela. You will also be supported by practitioners in the steering group, including company representatives. 

The tasks of all Doctoral Researchers will also include teaching duties that amount to approximately 5% of their annual working hours, unless there are justified reasons to the contrary.

Requirements

You need to have an applicable higher university degree in structural engineering, engineering mechanics, materials science, or a related discipline in science or engineering. You also need to have an enquiring mind, enjoy problem-solving and be able to think independently while also being able to work in a team. A good command of English, both in writing and in oral presentations, is required. 

Successful candidates must be pursuing or should be accepted to study towards a doctoral degree in Structural Engineering. You can find here more information on eligibility requirements.

What we offer

The position will be filled for a fixed-term period of four (4) years, commencing in January 2020 or as soon after that as possible. A trial period of six (6) months applies to all our new employees.

The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities. According to the criteria applied to teaching and research staff, the position of a Doctoral Researcher is placed on level 2 – 4 of the job requirements scale. A typical starting salary for Doctoral Researchers is approximately 2350 – 2450 EUR/month.

We are inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, active and truly international research community. Our research group Metal and Lightweight Structures consists of three professors, a post-doc researcher, several PhD students and a number of research assistants. Our research topics include structural optimization, high strength steels in construction, fire engineering, and timber structures.  For more information, see https://www.tuni.fi/en/research/metal-and-lightweight-structures. 

The University has a strong commitment to the highest level of scientific research and the provision of high-quality doctoral education. The faculty as well as the Doctoral School of Industry Innovations support the doctoral students by offering training and peer support. Doctoral students in DSII develop a strong set of skills, enabling them to conduct agile, customer-oriented research, development and business.The University offers 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. 

Tampere is one of the major academic hubs in the Nordic countries and offers a dynamic living environment. Tampere region is one of the three most rapidly growing urban areas 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. For more information on Tampere, please visit here.

How to apply

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 25 November 2019 (23:59 EET / 21.59 UTC). Please write your application and all the accompanying documentation in English and attach them in PDF format.

Please attach only the following documents to your application: 

• A letter of motivation and description of your research interests (max. 1 A4 page)
• Curriculum vitae according to the TENK template  (including the contact details of two referees).
• List of publications
• Transcript of records (master's degree studies).

For further information, please contact:

Assistant Professor Kristo Mela, kristo.mela@tuni.fi: 

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Tampereen yliopisto ja Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu muodostavat yhdessä Suomen toiseksi suurimman monitieteisen, innostavan ja vaikuttavan tutkimus- ja oppimisyhteisön. Korkeakouluyhteisömme osaamiskärjet ovat tekniikka, terveys ja yhteiskunta. Lue lisää: www.tuni.fi

Teollisuuden innovaatioiden tohtorikoulu (DSII) on ainutlaatuinen tapa yhdistää väitöskirjatutkimus, yritysten liiketoimintahaasteiden ratkaiseminen, ammatillisten verkostojen luominen ja innovaatiotyöhön perehtyminen. Tampereen yliopisto palkkaa tohtorikoulutettavan neljäksi vuodeksi projektiin, jonka rahoitukseen yritys osallistuu. 

Tehtävänkuvaus

Väitöskirjaprojektin aiheena ovat teräspintaiset sandwich-paneelit. Tutkimuksessa selvitetään uusien ydinmateriaalien kaupallista potentiaalia tieteellisiin menetelmiin nojaten. Sandwich-paneelien ydinmateriaalin on toteutettava tietyt lujuuteen, jäykkyyteen, lämmöneristävyyteen ja muihin teknisiin ominaisuuksiin liittyvät vaatimukset. Lisäksi materiaalin on sovelluttava sandwich-paneelien valmistustekniikkaan. Projektissa eri materiaalien suorituskykyä tutkitaan kokeellisin ja numeerisin menetelmin.      

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