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We are looking for an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor in the field of Medical Technology and Biotechnology. The open position is with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology at Tampere University. 

The Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET) is committed to high quality research and education in the fields of biomedical engineering, biotechnology, medicine, and health technology. We conduct basic, applied, clinical, and translational research in collaboration with Tampere University Hospital (TAYS). 

Job description 

We are seeking highly motivated applicants with a track record of internationally competitive research in medical technology and/or biotechnology. We welcome applicants with a focus on neurosciences and/or eye research in line with the research interests of the MET faculty. 

You are expected to pursue and supervise scientific research in your topic area at the highest level. Active collaboration with local, national and global research partners, as well as with clinical stakeholders and industry is encouraged. You will be expected to secure substantial external funding for your research as well as nurture interactions with the wider society. You are also expected to contribute to degree education in line with your own expertise. 

The position will be placed in one of the three basic science units of the MET faculty, determined by the research profile and interests of the selected applicant. 

• In BIO unit, research focuses on fundamental cellular processes and immunology. We utilize molecular genetics, biophysics, biochemistry, systems and cell biology.
• In MEDI unit, genome wide methods, computational approaches and experimental models are developed and utilized to understand the mechanisms of diseases, e.g. in celiac disease and cancer.
• In TECH unit, interdisciplinary research areas include cell technologies for various tissue and disease states, e.g. eye, heart and brain as well as research in biomaterials, biomedical micro- and nanotechnologies, health informatics, bioimaging, biophysics, biosensors and body-on-chip technologies.

Requirements 

You should have an applicable doctoral degree and postdoctoral training in a relevant area for pursuing a tenure track career in the fields of medical technology and biotechnology. Teaching experience is regarded favorably.

For the Assistant Professor position, 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, 
• suitable proof and track record on the potential for applying and acquiring external research funding.

For the Associate Professor position, we require:

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

For the Professor position, we require:

• high-level scholarly expertise including track record of international scholarly activity,
• experience of leading scientific research, 
• ability to provide high-quality research-based education and instruction,
• track record of winning external research funding,
• track record on academic teaching and supervision of PhD and undergraduate degrees.

The position requires good communication skills in English. If the appointee is not proficient in Finnish, they are expected to acquire moderate proficiency within a reasonable time after the appointment for management of administrative responsibilities and for enhancing competitiveness and societal impact. Support for language studies is offered.

Tampere University is a unique, multidisciplinary, and boldly forward-looking community. Our values are openness, diversity, responsibility, courage, critical thinking, and learner-centeredness. We hope that you can embrace these values and promote them in your work.

We offer

We offer an initial appointment for Assistant Professor and Associate Professor for five years. Subject to successful performance evaluation, you will advance in tenure track model and become a permanent member of the faculty staff. You will enjoy a substantial startup package, subject to negotiation, and receive support throughout the five-year period to facilitate the establishment of an internationally competitive research programme. Full professors will hold a permanent appointment from the outset. Please read more about the Tenure track career path at Tampere University.

Tampere University provides state-of-the-art research infrastructure and core facilities, including for example bioinformatics, genomics, proteomics, imaging, biomaterial and micro- and nanostructure fabrication and characterization, and animal facilities. 

The planned starting date in the position is in the spring or fall of 2026, as mutually agreed upon by both parties.

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 4400-5000 EUR/month, for an Associate Professor approximately 5100-5800 EUR/month, and for a Professor approximately 5900-6900 EUR/month. Higher salaries may be agreed dependent upon experience and/or performance.  A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees. 

We offer you the opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative international community. As a member of staff at Tampere University, you will enjoy a range of competitive benefits, such as occupational health care services, flexible work schedule, versatile research infrastructure, modern teaching facilities and a safe and inviting campus areas as well as a personal fund to spend on sports and cultural activities in your free time. Please read more about working at Tampere University. You can also find more information about us and working and living in Tampere by watching our video: Tampere Higher Education Community - our academic playground.  

Finland is among the most stable, free and safe countries in the world, based on prominent ratings by various agencies. Tampere is the largest inland city of Finland, and the city is counted among the major academic hubs in the Nordic countries. Tampere region is the most rapidly growing urban area 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. Tampere is also surrounded by vivid nature with forests and lakes, providing countless opportunities for easy-to-access outdoor adventures and refreshment throughout the year. 

Read more about Finland and Tampere: 

• Visit Finland
• This is Finland
• Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment: Welcome to Finland
• Visit Tampere

How to apply 

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). The closing date for applications is 3^rd of November 2025 (at 23:59 EET / UTC +2). 

Please write your application and all accompanying documents in English and attach them in PDF format. Applications should include the following documents: 

1. Curriculum Vitae according to TENK guidelines  
2. List of publications according to the guidelines of the Research Council of Finland (Please indicate your ten most important publications and add hyperlinks to these publications. For any of the ten that are not open access, please append full copies of the published manuscript at the end of the PDF file).
3. A short letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)
4. A research plan (max. 5 pages) including your research vision for the future in this field and a realistic implementation plan (research questions, methods, collaboration, funding etc.) for your research for the next five years.
5. Teaching portfolio according to our guidelines.

Candidates may be invited for a video interview during the recruitment process. The top candidates will also undergo a review by external experts and will be invited for an on-site visit at a later stage. An aptitude assessment may also be included in the selection process.

For more information, please contact: 

• Head of BIO unit, Professor Vesa Hytönen, tel. +358 40 190 1517, vesa.hytonen@tuni.fi
• Dean Seppo Parkkila, tel. +358401901825, seppo.parkkila@tuni.fi

With questions related to the recruitment process, please contact:

• HR Specialist Lilli Sarasvirta, lilli.sarasvirta@tuni.fi

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Tehtävänkuvaus 

Lääketieteen ja terveysteknologian tiedekunnassa on avoinna lääketieteellisen teknologian ja bioteknologian tenure track -tehtävä (apulaisprofessori tai professori). Tehtävän painotus on neurotieteiden ja/tai silmätutkimuksen alalla.

Lue tarkemmat tiedot tehtävästä ja hakuohjeet yllä olevasta englanninkielisestä ilmoituksesta. Jätäthän hakemuksesi yliopiston sähköisellä hakulomakkeella (linkki löytyy tämän ilmoituksen alta). Hakuaika tehtävään päättyy 3.11.2025 klo 23:59.