[Job-offers-cs] Assistant Professors in Computer Science -- Aalto University

[Pekka Orponen]

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Subject: [DMANET] Assistant Professors in Computer Science -- Aalto 
University
Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2019 09:39:01 +0000
From: Kaski Petteri <petteri.kaski at aalto.fi>
To: dmanet at zpr.uni-koeln.de <dmanet at zpr.uni-koeln.de>


ASSISTANT PROFESSORS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

https://www.aalto.fi/en/open-positions/assistant-professors-in-computer-science

The Department of Computer Science at the School of Science of Aalto 
University invites applications for tenure-track positions at the 
Assistant Professor level.

___Applications in all areas of Computer Science are welcomed___, with 
the following areas highlighted:

     * Algorithm Engineering,
     * Data Management,
     * Software Engineering,
     * Software Systems.

Applicants should demonstrate excellent research potential in addition 
to teaching ability. The department is committed to fostering an 
inclusive environment with diverse faculty members. Therefore, 
applications from groups that have been underrepresented in computer 
science are particularly sought. The positions have competitive salary 
as well as start-up packages. The contract also includes occupational 
health benefits.

The Department of Computer Science is an internationally-oriented 
community and home to world-class research in modern computer science, 
combining research on foundations and innovative applications. With 42 
professors and more than 400 employees from 42 countries, it is the 
largest department at Aalto University and the largest computer science 
unit in Finland. Computer science research at Aalto University ranks 
high in several prominent surveys (3rd in Europe and 33rd worldwide in 
the U.S. News Best Global Universities subject ranking 2020; 47th 
worldwide in Shanghai subject ranking 2019; and 56th worldwide in Times 
Higher Education subject ranking 2020).


HOW TO APPLY

Applications are to be addressed to the Dean of the School of Science 
and submitted electronically (via the page linked below and clicking 
'Apply now!'). Applications will close on January 12, 2020 at 23:59 EET 
(UTC+2). The application material must be in English and must include 
the following attachments in PDF format:

     1. cover letter including a summary of merits and most important 
achievements,
     2. curriculum vitae (recommended length at most two pages),
     3. research statement (recommended length at most four pages),
     4. teaching statement (recommended length at most four pages),
     5. names, positions, affiliation(s) and e-mail addresses of five 
referees available to provide recommendations for short-listed candidates,
     6. list of publications with a maximum of five most important 
publications clearly highlighted.

Link: 
https://www.aalto.fi/en/open-positions/assistant-professors-in-computer-science


FURTHER INFORMATION

Please contact Professor Petteri Kaski or HR Coordinator Laura 
Kuusisto-Noponen tel. +358 50 341 0145. E-mails: 
firstname.lastname at aalto.fi.


WHY AALTO UNIVERSITY?

For applicants selected to tenure track positions, the university 
provides help with the relocation process, including finding housing and 
kindergartens/schools as well as multi-career opportunities. In addition 
to world-class research at the Department of Computer Science, Aalto 
University has six schools with nearly 11 000 students and nearly 400 
professors committed to building both foundations and innovative 
applications that shape the future through science, technology, art, and 
business, with excellent opportunities for collaboration with local 
partners at both Aalto University and the University of Helsinki. In 
addition to its strong academic community, the Helsinki region is a 
vibrant technology and innovation hub with easy access to major partners 
both private and public. The Department of Computer Science is located 
at the main Otaniemi Campus of Aalto University, 15 minutes from the 
centre of Helsinki by metro. Helsinki International Airport (HEL) is one 
of the hubs of air traffic between Europe and Asia, with direct flights 
to a large number of destinations on both continents.


WHY FINLAND?

Finland tops international rankings in education, equality, safety, and 
quality of life. Finland is one of the most technologically advanced 
countries in the world; design, creativity, and startup culture are also 
important. Indeed, Finland currently ranks at the top of venture capital 
investments relative to GDP in Europe. Finland is a great place for 
living with or without family. It is a safe, politically stable and 
well-organized Nordic society, where equality is highly esteemed and 
corruption is low. Extensive social security supports people in all 
situations of life, and Finland’s free high-quality education system is 
internationally acknowledged. In Finland, a low level of hierarchy is a 
cultural asset in working life and society.

https://www.aalto.fi/en/open-positions/assistant-professors-in-computer-science