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The Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences of Tampere University invites applications for a three-year Doctoral Researcher position. The project “FadeFuel – Fatigue Tolerant Design in Green Fuel Environment” will take place at Tampere University from April 2025 to March 2028. Business Finland funds the project. The project offers a supportive and enthusiastic working environment and excellent opportunities for career development in an international and interdisciplinary setting. 

The objective of the project is to advance the understanding and application of green fuel environments in both dry and lubricated machine elements, in terms of fatigue and tribologically induced damage and performance impact. Besides this, the aims are to enhance tribological material interactions, performance, and component lifetime. 

A selected candidate will work on sliding tribology and lubrication in green fuel environments, focusing on the optimization of micro- and macro-dimple shapes and dimensions by laser and ultrasonic techniques to improve the frictional behavior and seizure resistance of journal bearings under green fuel-lubricated conditions. 

Job description

We are looking for a Doctoral Researcher in the areas of Tribology, Machine Design and Materials Characterization. The Doctoral Researcher will work primarily on frictional behavior and seizure resistance of journal bearings made of bronze alloys under green fuel-lubricated conditions.  

The candidate’s work will be focused on conducting doctoral research toward the completion of a doctoral dissertation with the FadeFuel project. This will mainly consist of research activities, including research planning, workshop organizing, data gathering, data analysis, article preparation, dissemination, and publishing. Moreover, the candidate is expected to participate in project-wide research efforts, in regular project meetings, and in the activities of the multidisciplinary research team. The candidate is expected to present their research at seminars and academic conferences.   

The selected candidate will pursue a doctoral degree at Tampere University. Full-time doctoral studies are expected to be completed in three (3) years. 

The selected candidate can influence the emphasis of their research within the scientific scope of the FadeFuel project. A successful candidate is expected to show interest and enthusiasm towards working in a multidisciplinary team.  

Requirements

The selected candidate must hold a Master’s Degree in a relevant field. The degree must be completed before the end of the application period. The selected candidate will have the ability to conduct independent scientific research with different methods related to the study of existing applications and research through error and trial. The candidate will have good critical and methodological skills and be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a research team. Competence in written and oral English is required. 

The successful candidate needs to apply for and be granted a study right for a doctoral degree in the doctoral program of the discipline at Tampere University. Please visit the admissions webpage for more information on eligibility requirements. Pay special attention to the language requirements. 

We warmly welcome candidates able to bring different and diverse perspectives to our project. Therefore, we welcome proposals from researchers from all kinds of backgrounds. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for the position even if the preferred qualifications listed below do not apply directly.  

Possible applicant’s qualifications include: 

• Track record in conducting experimental research 
• Experience with qualitative analysis methods 
• Experience with advanced techniques such as SEM-EDX, EBSD, XRD  
• Skills in CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Catia, NX, etc.) and simulation (e.g., CFD)   

Please be prepared to provide proof of your merits upon request. 

We offer

We are offering the successful candidate a fully funded position of three years, commencing as soon as possible and as mutually agreed. We offer you high-quality supervision and the freedom to develop your ideas in a supportive and inspirational research environment. A trial period of six (6) months applies to all our new employees.

The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities. A typical starting salary for Doctoral Researchers is typically between 2600-2850 EUR/month. Our incentive salary system for Doctoral Researchers ensures salary increases based on the progress of the doctoral degree and thesis.

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.

We are inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, active and truly international research community. Interdisciplinarity is highly encouraged, as it allows you to expand your research network and exposes you to new perspectives and ideas to solve complex research problems and pursue novel research findings. The university has a strong commitment to the highest level of scientific research and the provision of high-quality doctoral education. Through rigorous research within your field, you will have the opportunity to make an impact on science, the advancement of technology, and economic and societal change. Doctoral studies provide an excellent theoretical and technical foundation upon which you can build your future career at the highest national and international levels.

Tampere is one of the major academic hubs in the Nordic countries and offers a dynamic living environment. Tampere region is one of the three most rapidly growing urban areas in Finland and home to a vibrant knowledge-intensive entrepreneurial community. The city is an industrial powerhouse that enjoys a rich cultural scene and a reputation as a centre of Finland’s information society.

For more information on Tampere and Finland, please visit: 

• Visit Tampere
• Visit Finland
• Info Finland

How to Apply 

Applications should be written in English and submitted electronically via Tampere University’s electronic recruitment system (link below) by the 30h of June 2025 (at 23:59 EEST/UTC +3). The interviews of the candidates will be held in June via Teams online meeting. 

The following pdf-documents should accompany your application:  

        1. A motivation letter (max. 2 pages) consisting of  

• a brief description of previous education research experience and its relevance to this position
• a brief statement on research interests and motivation for the position applied for. The selected applicant will have to apply and be admitted to the doctoral program prior to the start of the work. The student needs to write a more detailed research plan at that stage.

1. A CV (TENK guidelines can be used as a template).  

1. PDF copy of your MSc and BSc degree certificates, including transcripts of all university records and their English translations (Finnish and Swedish certificates are also accepted).  

1. One publication that is relevant for this position (e.g., a peer-reviewed article, if available). 

1. Either two recommendation letters or the contact details of two referees 

1. A portfolio of their design work (optional) 

For more information, please contact: 

Associate Professor Auezhan Amanov, Auezhan.amanov (at) tuni.fi  

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Tehtävänkuvaus

Etsimme väitöskirjatutkijaa tribologian, konetekniikan ja materiaalien karakterisoinnin aloille. Väitöskirjatutkija keskittyy erityisesti pronssiseoksista valmistettujen liukulaakerien kitkakäyttäytymiseen ja kiinnileikkautumiskestävyyteen vihreiden polttoaineiden voiteluolosuhteissa.

Tutkijan työ koostuu pääasiassa väitöskirjatutkimuksesta FadeFuel-projektin parissa. Työ sisältää tutkimussuunnittelua, työpajojen järjestämistä, aineiston keruuta ja analysointia, artikkelien valmistelua, tutkimustulosten levittämistä ja julkaisua. Lisäksi tutkija osallistuu projektin laajempiin tutkimustoimiin, säännöllisiin projektikokouksiin sekä monitieteisen tutkimusryhmän toimintaan. Tutkijalta odotetaan myös tutkimustulosten esittämistä seminaareissa ja tieteellisissä konferensseissa.

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