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.

Department of Future Technologies, University of Turku, is looking for 2 - 4 fixed-term Project researchers / Doctoral candidates. The positions are related to digital learning projects of the AI Academy (Tekoälyakatemia). The work will start earliest 1.1.2020 or according to mutual agreement, and end 31.12.2020. The positions are full-time, but can be agreed part-time upon mutual agreement.

The selected applicants will as part of the multi-disciplinary AI Academy of University of Turku develop teaching related to artificial intelligence and cyber security. Especially developing and implementing online learning materials is central to the project. Duties related to other teaching projects of the AI academy, such as the multidisciplinary AI study module, or continuous learning projects aimed at people in working life are possible. It is also possible to include doctoral dissertation work and research as part of the work duties.

 The applicant should have a suitable higher university degree and good command of English. Background in computer science or engineering is not mandatory, as the duties are related to multi-disciplinary teaching. Additional advantages include:

- Knowledge of AI and cyber security; multi-disciplinary experience and/or knowledge of different application fields are a plus

- Experience of online teaching

- Skills to develop digital learning materials

- Good group work and interpersonal skills

- Capability to work independently

The qualification requirements of the positions are stated in the University of Turku Rules of Procedure. A person selected for the post of Project researcher or Doctoral candidate is required to have a higher university degree. A Doctoral candidate must also have an accepted research plan, and in addition, when acquiring his or her degree or otherwise, he or she is required to have demonstrated the ability and motivation to undertake postgraduate studies and the capacity to complete a doctoral degree in accordance with the research plan.

The salary will be based on levels 2-4 of the demands level chart for teaching and research staff in the salary system applied at Finnish universities, according to which the base salary for the position is 2033,29 – 2535,20 € per month. In addition, a performance-based salary component of min 6% and max 50 % will be paid.

A six (6) month trial period applies to all positions.

Applications must be submitted at the latest on Tuesday 17 December, 2019 (23:59) using the electronic application form of the University of Turku on the following address:

https://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us

The link to the application system is at the beginning of this announcement (Apply for the job).

Applicants should enclose with their application a short cover letter, CV, degree certificate(s), list of publications and other documents that may influence the filling of position.

For further information about the positions, please contact: Assistant Professor Antti Airola, antti.airola@utu.fi