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Research assistant’s fixed-term position (Data science)
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University of Turku
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University of Turku
Sept. 30, 2020
Due date:
Sept. 30, 2020
Turku
Location:
Turku
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.
Open fixed-term position is available for a research assistant in data science.
The research group focuses on computational modeling of complex biological, ecological and social systems, and the development of computational infrastructures in these areas. The research assistant will contribute to ongoing collaboration projects of the research team, supervised by associate prof. Leo Lahti (Data science; Department of Future Technologies).
The research group focuses on computational modeling of complex biological, ecological and social systems, and the development of computational infrastructures in these areas. The research assistant will contribute to ongoing collaboration projects of the research team, supervised by associate prof. Leo Lahti (Data science; Department of Future Technologies).
We expect independence, collaborative attitude, analytical skills, and motivation to work in an interdisciplinary team on the applications of scientific computing. Background in relevant fields, such as mathematics, statistics, physics, ecology, (bio)informatics, computer science, or other relevant field, and experience on scientific programming will considered an advantage. Fluency in English is a necessary requirement. Undergraduate students with a high-level study record and enrolled in a Finnish university are encouraged to apply. The work will develop capabilities for doctoral studies. The job is full-time, but part-time work is also possible by mutual agreement. The work will start as soon as possible according to the agreement, preferably as early as October 1, 2020. The duration of the employment is four (4) months, but further opportunities may be discussed during the employment.
The salaries are determined in accordance with the university salary system for teaching and research personnel. For a research assistant the salary will be on level 1 on the job demands chart, where the task specific salary component is 1869,13 euros per month. In addition, a personal work performance component will be paid. The personal performance component is a 6% - 50% of the task-specific salary component.
A two (2) month trial period applies to the position.
The position will be filled as soon as the suitable applicant is found. We will start interviewing applicants already during the application period and the selection can be made before the application deadline, so please act quickly. Applications must be submitted at the latest on the 30th of September 2020 (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/open-vacancies
The link to the application system is at the beginning of this announcement (“Apply for the job”).
The link to the application system is at the beginning of this announcement (“Apply for the job”).
We ask to submit the applications in English. The application should contain a motivation letter (1 page), CV (max. 2 pages), copies of the study records (courses and grades), and contact information for 1-2 referees (name, affiliation, email). Further info: Leo Lahti leo.lahti@utu.fi and the research homepage: https://openresearchlabs.github.io