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Be it energy harvesting and storage, sustainable use of resources, or fight against diseases, chemistry is central to solving many of the present-day global challenges. Our vision at Tampere University (TAU) is that disruptive solutions to many global problems rely on the development of new molecules and materials and on in-depth understanding of their behaviour. Around these themes, TAU has decided to further strengthen its chemistry activities through tenure-track appointment in the field of polymer chemistry.
 
The position will be opened in the Chemistry & Advanced Materials (CAM) research cluster of the Materials Science and Environmental Engineering Unit of the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (ENS) at TAU.  We focus on the themes of functional materials for light-driven technologies and solar energy, and synthesis of new compounds for, e.g., drug delivery and release, photodynamic therapies, and light-responsive materials.  We are also part of the Finnish Flagship on Photonics Research and Innovation.
   
Job description    
 
The tenure track position in polymer chemistry aims at strengthening the collaboration in soft matter research between the ENS Faculty and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET). We offer a multidisciplinary research environment with top-grade research facilities and ample collaboration possibilities with biomedical engineers, cell biologists, and medical doctors. Successful applicant is expected to have strong expertise in polymer synthesis. Focus on / outreach towards bio- and medical applications is considered as an asset.  
 
The position will be opened for all levels of the tenure track system. The placement of successful candidate in the tenure-track system will be based on the experience and expertise of the person. The person is expected to pursue and supervise world class scientific research in the topical area in active collaboration with local, national, and global partners. The person will be expected to secure substantial external research funding as well as nurture interactions with relevant stakeholders for societal impact. While in the early career stages the focus is on research. In time the person is expected to contribute increasingly to teaching and curriculum development, especially in the area of polymer chemistry.
 
Requirements    
  
You should have a doctoral degree in chemistry or a related field. 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.    

   
Professor   
We require:    

• high-level scholarly or expertise    
• experience of leading scientific research activities   
• 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 natural sciences, materials sciences, biomedical engineering and medicine.  We are offering an advanced research infrastructure in these areas.  
 
Your initial appointment as Assistant Professor / Associate Professor is fixed term for five years. Subject to successful performance, you will become tenured after the first five-year period. Full Professors are appointed on a permanent basis. 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 4400-4700 EUR/month and for an Associate Professor approximately 5100-5500 EUR/month and for a Professor approximately 6200-6600 EUR/month. Higher salaries may be negotiated for candidates with exceptional experience and/or performance.  
 
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. It includes for example sickness benefits, various family benefits and a comprehensive healthcare system.    
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 April 5, 2023 (at 23.59 EEST / UTC +3).    
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 in which you set out the reasons why you are applying for the position and why you are particularly suited to it.    
• Curriculum Vitae according to TENK guidelines 
• List of publications according to Academy of Finland guidelines. Please indicate your ten 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  
 
Prof. Jukka Rintala, jukka.rintala(at)tuni.fi  
 
   
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Tehtävänkuvaus    
 
Polymeerikemian tenure track -rekrytoinnilla vahvistetaan pehmeisiin materiaaleihin liittyvää tutkimus- ja opetusyhteistyötä ENS (tekniikka ja luonnontieteet) ja MET (Lääketiede ja terveysteknologia) -tiedekuntien välillä. Etsimme hakijaa, jolla on vahva osaaminen polymeerikemiassa, pääpaino polymeerisynteesissä. Lisäksi katsomme eduksi, että hakija on kiinnostunut polymeerien käyttämisestä bio- ja lääketieteen sovelluksissa.  
 
Rekrytoitava henkilö voi sijoittua mille tahansa tenure track -tasolle kokemuksensa ja asiantuntemuksensa perusteella. Hakijan odotetaan johtavan oman alansa korkeatasoista tieteellistä tutkimusta ja osallistuvan aktiivisesti paikalliseen, kansalliseen ja kansainväliseen tutkimusyhteistyöhön. Hänen odotetaan hakevan ulkopuolista tutkimusrahoitusta sekä olevan tiiviissä vuorovaikutuksessa erilaisten sidosryhmien kanssa yhteiskunnallisen vaikutuksen saavuttamiseksi. Tenure track -polun alkuvaiheessa hakija keskittyy ennen kaikkea tutkimukseen, mutta ajan myötä panoksen opetukseen ja opetuksen kehittämiseen odotetaan kasvavan.  
 
 
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 pätevyyttä   
• kokemusta tieteellisen tutkimuksen tai taiteellisen toiminnan johtamisesta   
• kykyä antaa korkeatasoista tutkimukseen perustuvaa opetusta ja ohjausta   
• näyttöjä täydentävän tutkimusrahoituksen hankkimisesta   
• näyttöjä kansainvälisestä tieteellisestä 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 5.4.2023 klo 23.59.