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.

FIXED-TERM POSITION OF PROFESSOR IN LAND USE AND PROPERTY LEGISLATION FOR THE TIME PERIOD 1.1.2024–31.1.2027

Applications are hereby invited for the fixed-term post of Professor in Land Use and Property Legislation at the Faculty of Law (endowed professorship).

The Faculty of Law is a modern research and educational community. It is an encouraging and innovative academic community in which the interaction between students, teachers, researchers and administrative staff is easy and uncomplicated. The production of the new research information and the training of the new experts are core tasks of the Faculty. See more information https://www.utu.fi/en/university/faculty-of-law.

Professor conducts and supervises scientific research, gives science-based education, follows developments in science, and participates in societal interaction and international cooperation in his or her field.

A high-level international researcher is being sought for the position. The task is allocated under land use and property legislation law. The right to own land continues to have a social significance. Asset protection and its changes can be identified in all areas of broadly understood environmental regulation, from energy and climate law to land use planning and nature conservation. Against this background, the aim is to study, teach and participate in the social interaction between property protection and regulation of the environment, often originating in the European Union.

There will be a six-month trial period in this position.

The salary for the post is determined in accordance with the university salary system for teaching and research personnel. The salary will be specified and negotiated when preparing the employment contract.

For more detailed information on the application, please see Appointment Specification.

We value equality and diversity in our work community and encourage qualified applicants, regardless of background, to apply for our open positions.

Applications must be submitted 16 April 2023 (at 23:59 GMT+02:00 Helsinki) at the latest via the electronic application form of the University of Turku; link to the application system at the beginning of this announcement (Apply for the job).

Further information concerning the appointment procedure can be obtained from the Head of Faculty Administration Noora Kedonperä, noora.kedonpera(a)utu.fi.

Working in Finland

The university offers good support and orientation for international hires. Please learn more about the culture and people:

• Working culture  https://www.infofinland.fi/en/living-in-finland/work-and-enterprise/finnish-working-culture
• This is Finland https://finland.fi/ 
• Finland - a superpower of education and innovations https://www.utu.fi/en/finland-a-superpower-of-education-and-innovations