[Job-offers-cs] Professor in computer vision (LUT University Lappeenranta)

[Pekka Orponen]

    About the job

*Professor (tenure track) of computer vision

*/Do you want to advance computer vision research? In this role, you’ll 
build and lead a research group, pursue meaningful research, and 
collaborate with researchers from various fields. At LUT University, 
you’ll be part of an academic community that values the courage to 
succeed, passion for innovation through science, and the will to build 
well-being. It’s a place where your expertise will make a tangible impact.

/The professorship is located at the Department of Computational 
Engineering (CopE) of the LUT School of Engineering Sciences. CopE's 
research is multidisciplinary and focuses on applied mathematics, 
computer vision and pattern recognition, atmospheric modelling, and 
computational spectroscopy. We focus on in-depth understanding of data 
and related algorithms, data analysis, and machine learning. Our 
cross-cutting theme is machine learning-enhanced computational engineering.

You’ll have an excellent opportunity to conduct impactful, collaborative 
research on computer vision methodologies and solutions in a vibrant 
academic environment. One of the position’s key objectives is to set up 
a research group and provide expertise in the field of computer vision. 
Expected outcomes include high-impact publications and the successful 
acquisition of competitive research funding. The role includes teaching 
at both basic and advanced levels, supervising final theses and doctoral 
dissertations, and participating in university administration.

Join a community of curious researchers tackling important problems. At 
LUT, you'll have the resources and freedom to pursue work that matters 
to you.

*What We Expect From You

*To succeed in this role, you’ll need solid experience in computer 
vision and an established track record of high-quality international 
research and publications. You have experience in leading a research 
group or unit and obtaining competitive funding. You have collaborated 
actively with international partners (e.g., joint publications, research 
visits), and you possess the skills for academic leadership and project 
management.

Practical experience in the field is not a requirement in this position, 
but it’s considered an advantage. Spoken and written fluency in English 
is required.

Your work will strengthen CopE's expertise in computational science and 
focus on research that impacts society. You’ll be addressing real-world 
challenges through education, research, and innovation.

Read ourappointment process description 
<https://www.lut.fi/sites/default/files/media/documents/Description%20Prof.%20Computer%20vision.pdf>for 
further details on the duties, qualification requirements, and 
appointment criteria.

*What We Offer You

*The professorship is situated at the associate or full professor level 
of our tenure track system and will be filled through an open 
application process for a fixed term of four years (associate professor) 
or permanently (full professor). The work will start with a six-month 
trial period. The professorship will be located in Lappeenranta, a city 
that offers both a high quality of life and a welcoming academic community.

The salary is set according to the pay scale for university teaching and 
research personnel and includes an individual pay component based on 
performance and competence. The gross annual salary for an associate 
professor is approximately 68,000 euros, and for a full professor, it 
ranges from 70,000 to 104,800 euros, depending on qualifications and 
experience.

In addition, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits, including a 
holiday bonus, a generous holiday entitlement, a research incentive 
scheme with personal rewards for high-quality publications, flexible 
working hours and remote work arrangements, occupational health care, a 
collegial work environment, and continued commitment to your support, 
learning, training, and development.

/Join us in advancing the field of computer vision through research, 
education, and collaboration!

/*Interested?*Please submit your application by 10 December 2025 at 
12:00 noon (Finnish local time, UTC+2). Fill out the online form and 
include all required attachments.

The application must include the following documents in English and in 
PDF format:

  * a curriculum vitae (max. 10 pages)
  * a copy of your doctoral diploma
  * a full list of your publications, including the total number of
    publications in the Scopus database, the total number of citations,
    your h-index and Scopus ID, and the equivalent information from your
    Google Scholar profile
  * a separate list of the publications you are submitting for expert
    evaluation
  * publications for expert evaluation (max. 10) as individual files
  * a teaching portfolio
    <https://www.lut.fi/sites/default/files/media/documents/LUT-Compilation%20and%20evalution%20of%20the%20teaching%20portfolio.pdf>or
    an equivalent account of your teaching qualifications
  * an account of your merits and activities of significance to the
    vacancy (max. 3 pages)
  * an account of your vision on the development of education, research,
    and projects in the field of the professorship at LUT University
    (max. 3 pages)

Please specify which tenure track level you are applying for. Submit 
your application well before the deadline to allow time for uploading 
all attachments. Also, make sure you submit only one application.

For further information, please contact Professor Lasse Lensu, +358 40 
759 1720, lasse.lensu at lut.fi.

*Read More

*LUT School of Engineering Sciences

<https://www.lut.fi/en/about-lut/faculties/lut-school-engineering-sciences>Department 
of Computational Engineering

<https://www.lut.fi/en/about-lut/faculties/lut-school-engineering-sciences/computational-engineering>Information 
for international staff

<https://www.lut.fi/en/about-us/come-work-us/international-staff-and-visitors>/*LUT 
University*//| LUT University seeks solutions to global issues with its 
expertise in technology, business, and social sciences. LUT is a 
trailblazer in promoting the energy transition and the regenerative use 
of natural resources and helps build resilient communities, industry, 
and businesses through data, research, and education. LUT's campuses are 
in Lappeenranta and Lahti, Finland, but its impact is global.//Lut.fi/en 
<https://www.lut.fi/en>/

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