[Job-offers-cs] Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Machine Learning in Quantum Sciences (University of Turku)

[Pekka Orponen]

    About the job

The University of Turku invites applications for a Professor (full) or 
tenure-track position (Assistant or Associate Professor) in Machine 
Learning in Quantum Sciences.

The successful candidate is expected to build a teaching and research 
program on the use of machine learning in quantum sciences as well as 
quantum machine learning. The topic includes the use of quantum 
computing combined with machine learning for solving physical problems 
but is not limited to it.

We look for candidates that can build synergies with the existing 
quantum physics research on open quantum systems, quantum networks, 
ultracold atomic gases and complex systems at the Department of Physics 
and Astronomy. Broader collaboration with other research clusters such 
as space physics and materials research at the Faculty of Science is 
encouraged.

Access to supercomputers as well as hybrid classical-quantum computers 
and (in future) small-scale quantum computers can be provided by Centre 
for Scientific Computing (CSC) in Finland. University of Turku has an 
active environment also in AI research in general and hosts already two 
ELLIS Principal Investigators (large language models, machine learning 
in medical diagnosis).

Candidates will be evaluated based on their scientific excellence, 
methodological novelty, and capacity to establish the collaborations 
necessary within the University. The position will be hosted by the 
Department of Physics and Astronomy at the Faculty of Science.

In addition to strong research credentials, we value broad academic, 
professional, and societal networks, an active commitment to societal 
impact, outreach, and technology transfer, as well as industrial and 
entrepreneurial experience and multidisciplinary collaboration. The 
successful candidate should also demonstrate a commitment to 
high-quality teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development at both 
undergraduate and graduate levels, with enthusiasm for educational 
development, teaching experience, and pedagogical studies.

The start-up package will be negotiated during the recruitment process. 
The contract includes occupational health benefits. Relocation services 
are also available for people coming from abroad.

Applications must be submitted by*January 12, 2026*at 23:59 EET (UTC+2):

  * Read more and apply for a position:
    https://www.ellisinstitute.fi/PI-recruit-2026
  * List of all available PI positions:
    https://www.ellisinstitute.fi/pi-positions-2026

*Further Information*

Please contact Prof.*Kalle-Antti Suominen*(Head of Laboratory of Quantum 
Optics) kalle-antti.suominen at utu.fi or

Prof.*Jyrki Piilo*(Head of Laboratory of Theoretical Physics) 
jyrki.piilo at utu.fi with questions about the position, and

Ms.*Merja Fehlig*merja.fehlig at utu.fi (Head of Administration, Faculty of 
Science) with questions about the recruitment process.


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