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Tampere University has a strong record of achievements in the fields of Automation Technology and Mechanical Engineering. The research and education activities of these fields are organised by the Automation Technology and Mechanical Engineering (ATME) unit. These fields can be categorized by their application areas comprising Robotics, Process control, Intelligent Working Machines, Factory Automation Systems, and Aircraft Systems and Aviation. There are a plethora of core technologies and research domains that are crucial in these application areas. In particular, the technologies and methods of Design, Control Theory, Advanced manufacturing, Reliability and Condition Monitoring serve the mentioned application areas. 

Job description: 

The ATME unit of Tampere University invites applications a for tenure-track position in the field of Automation Technology.  The focus of the position is on improving the dependability and security of industrial automation systems, specifically in the following topics: 

• Industrial automation and automation systems engineering – complex networked dynamic systems 
• Dependable critical infrastructure – high reliability, resilience towards disturbances (e.g., cyber attacks) 
• Information systems in automation – massive data collection, real-time databases, time-series databases, automation integration protocols 
• Secure lifecycle of automation data – acquisition, curing, storing, processing, visualizing 
• Systems engineering – security systems design 
• Systems thinking – complex networked dynamic systems 

 
The application domains, among others, where the solutions will be applied are 

• autonomous mobile working machines and fleets of such machines  
• automation in continuous processes and in resilient production systems 
• smart energy grids 

We prefer applicants who can strengthen or expand our research in the area of Dependable Systems and Unit’s current research fields. The growing importance of automation technology in digitalisation and green transition are the main drivers for the opening of the position. 

If successful, you will be placed at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, based on your experience and expertise. While in the early stages of your career the focus is on research, in time you will be expected to contribute increasingly to teaching, curriculum development and student supervision.    

You will be expected to pursue and supervise world class scientific research in your topic area. Active collaboration with local, national, and global research partners, as well as industry is encouraged. You will be expected to secure substantial national and international external funding for your research group as well as nurture interactions with relevant stakeholders for societal impact. Also the successful candidates are expected to actively participate in teaching, collaborate between units and faculties and to commit to the strategy of the faculty and Tampere University. The specific objectives will be set based on the level and previous experience of the candidate.  

Requirements: 

You should have a doctoral degree in automation technology, control theory, software engineering, or a related field. Competencies in cyber safety, critical infrastructure, control systems, control theory, measurement research, automation networks, dependable systems, security engineering are appreciated. You should also have experience in scientific or technological research in academia. Further requirements for each tenure track level are as follows: 

Assistant Professor  
we require:  

• ability to undertake independent scholarly activity and potential to pursue scholarly activity at a high international level of excellence  
• teaching skills required to successfully perform the duties and functions of the position  

Associate Professor  
we require:  

• track record of independent scholarly activity on a high international level  
• teaching skills required to successfully perform the duties and functions of the position  
• ability to lead a research group and acquire external funding  
• track record of international scholarly activity.  

Professor   
we require:  

• 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 activity 

 
Please, read more on our Tenure track career path here.   

We offer    

We are inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, active and truly international research community.  The multidisciplinary research environment offers opportunities to develop research expertise via collaboration, e.g., with different fields of engineering.  We are offering an advanced research infrastructure in many research fields of dependable systems, smart energy grids, mobile work machines, factory automation, and a new research hub building is being planned.   

Initial appointment as Assistant Professor / Associate Professor is for five years, subject to successful performance, you will become a tenured faculty member after the first five-year period. 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. A typical starting salary for an Assistant Professor is approximately 4200-4400 EUR/month and for an Associate Professor approximately 4800-5000 EUR/month and for a Professor approximately 5800-6100 EUR/month, all before taxes. Higher salaries may be negotiated for candidates with exceptional experience and/or performance. Support from the Faculty for building the candidate’s own group will be negotiated.  

We offer 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.   

The city of Tampere is one of the major academic hubs in the Nordic countries and offers a dynamic living environment.  Finland provides one of the most advanced and comprehensive social security systems in the world with generous parental leaves, very affordable state-subsidized day-care that is available for all children, world-renowned free primary and secondary education as well as public healthcare.  

For more information on Tampere and Finland, please visit:    

• https://visittampere.fi/en/    

• https://www.visitfinland.com/    

• https://www.infofinland.fi/en/frontpage    

How to apply    
Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). The closing date for applications is March 13, 2023 (at 23.59 EET, GMT+2 / 21.59 UTC).    
Please write your application and all accompanying documents in English and attach them in PDF format. Applications should include the following documents:    

• A letter of application (recommended length: 1-2 pages). This should include your motivation for applying for this post, a brief account of your career, career stage, career outlook, and key achievements.  
• Curriculum Vitae according to TENK guidelines   
• List of publications according to Academy of Finland guidelines. Please indicate your five most important publications.    
• A research plan (max. 5 pages), outlining your proposed research    
• Teaching portfolio prepared according to TAU Guideline on the teaching portfolio  
• The names, positions and contact details of two referees who can support your application. (Recommendation letters etc. are not asked at this point)   

Candidates may be invited for a video interview during the first stage of the recruitment process. The most qualified candidates will be invited to Tampere University for an interview and may undergo an aptitude assessment. They will also undergo a review by external experts and may be required to give a demonstration of their teaching skills.  

For more information, please contact:    

Dean of the Faculty Martti Kauranen, martti.kauranen(at)tuni.fi  

Head of the Automation Technology and Mechanical Engineering unit, Prof. Matti Vilkko, matti.vilkko(at)tuni.fi   

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Tehtävänkuvaus  

Tampereen yliopiston Automaatio- ja konetekniikan yksikössä on avoinna automaatiotekniikan alan tenure track -paikka. Tehtävän painopiste on teollisuuden automaatiojärjestelmien luotettavuuden ja turvallisuuden parantamisessa, erityisesti seuraavissa aiheissa: 

• Teollisuusautomaatio ja automaatiojärjestelmäsuunnittelu – monimutkaiset verkotetut dynaamiset järjestelmät 
• Luotettava ja kriittinen infrastruktuuri – korkea luotettavuus, sietokyky häiriöitä, kuten kyberhyökkäyksiä, vastaan 
• Tietojärjestelmät automaatiossa – massiivinen tiedonkeruu, reaaliaikaiset tietokannat, aikasarjatietokannat, automaation integraatioprotokollat 
• Automaatiodatan turvallinen elinkaari – hankinta, korjaaminen, tallennus, käsittely, visualisointi 
• Järjestelmäsuunnittelu – turvajärjestelmien suunnittelu 
• Järjestelmäajattelu – monimutkaiset verkottuneet dynaamiset järjestelmät
   

Ratkaisuja sovelletaan muun muassa seuraavilla osa-alueilla:  

• itsenäiset liikkuvat työkoneet ja koneiden muodostamat järjestelmät 
• automaatio jatkuvissa prosesseissa ja joustavissa tuotantojärjestelmissä 
• älykkäät energiaverkot

Olemme kiinnostuneita hakijoista, jotka voivat vahvistaa tai täydentää tutkimustamme Luotettavien järjestelmien ja yksikön nykyisillä tutkimusaloilla. Automaatioteknologian kasvava merkitys digitalisaatiossa ja vihreä siirtymä ovat pääasiallisia tekijöitä paikan avaamisessa. Tulevaisuudessa alan keskiössä ovat vihreä siirtymä sekä automaatioteknologian kasvava merkitys digitalisaatiossa.  

Lue tarkemmat tiedot tehtävästä yllä olevasta englanninkielisestä ilmoituksesta.    

Edellytykset    

Tenure track –tutkija    
Edellytämme:    

• soveltuvaa tohtorin tutkintoa    
• kykyä itsenäiseen tieteelliseen työhön ja potentiaalia kansainvälisesti korkeatasoisen tieteellisen työn tekemiseen    
• tehtävässä vaadittavaa opetustaitoa    

 
Tenure track –professori    
Edellytämme:    

• soveltuvaa tohtorin tutkintoa    
• näyttöjä itsenäisestä tieteellisestä tutkimustyöstä     
• tehtävässä vaadittavaa opetustaitoa     
• kykyä johtaa tutkimusryhmää ja hankkia täydentävää rahoitusta    
• näyttöjä kansainvälisestä tieteellisestä tai taiteellisesta toiminnasta    

 
Professori    
Edellytämme:    

• soveltuvaa tohtorin tutkintoa   
• korkeaa kansainvälisen tason tieteellistä tai taiteellista pätevyyttä   
• kokemusta tieteellisen tutkimuksen tai taiteellisen toiminnan johtamisesta   
• kykyä antaa korkeatasoista tutkimukseen perustuvaa opetusta ja ohjausta   
• näyttöjä täydentävän tutkimusrahoituksen hankkimisesta   
• näyttöjä kansainvälisestä tieteellisestä tai taiteellisesta toiminnasta     

Hakuohjeet    

Lue tarkemmat tiedot tehtävästä ja hakuohjeet yllä olevasta englanninkielisestä ilmoituksesta.    

Jätäthän hakemuksesi yliopiston sähköisellä hakulomakkeella (linkki löytyy tämän ilmoituksen alta).    

Hakuaika tehtävään päättyy 13.3.2023 klo 23.59.