[Job-offers-cs] ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING (AALTO UNIVERSITY)

Pekka Orponen pekka.orponen at aalto.fi
Sat Oct 25 18:26:24 EEST 2025 

    About the job

Join Aalto University to drive innovation in science, technology, and 
more. The School of Electrical Engineering invites applications for an

*ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING

*Are you passionate about researching and innovating 
hardware-accelerated computing?

We are seeking applications for an assistant or associate professor in 
computer engineering to strengthen Aalto University's research and 
education in this field. This is a comprehensive search, and we are 
looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds, particularly at the 
intersection of software and hardware. You could have expertise in areas 
such as but not limited to computer architectures, hardware-accelerated 
computing, heterogeneous architectures, compiler technologies and code 
generation, or the co-design of software and hardware systems.

As a professor in the Department of Information and Communications 
Engineering (DICE), you will have the opportunity to establish and lead 
your own research group, supported by a starting grant. You will also 
contribute to teaching on bachelor, master and doctoral level. The 
successful candidate should be prepared to teach courses in key areas 
such as computer architecture, compilers, and other topics related to 
hardware and low-level programming. An excellent command of English is 
required for teaching.

This position belongs to ourtenure track system 
<https://www.aalto.fi/en/tenure-track>and will be filled to either 
assistant or associate professor level. Getting tenure and advancement 
on the Aalto tenure track are based on the principle of equal 
opportunity to succeed. Your achievements and merits are evaluated 
according to the Aalto tenure track criteria, please see the details 
atTenure track evaluation criteria | Aalto University 
<https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/tenure-track-evaluation-criteria>.

We seek applicants with:

  * A doctoral degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering,
    computer science, or a related field
  * Teaching experience relevant to the appointment level (see link above)
  * A strong publication record
  * Experience from applying external funding
  * Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork

Candidates will be evaluated based on the potential of their research, 
teaching, and contributions to the scientific community. We warmly 
welcome applicants with both industrial experience and an academic 
career to apply.

*We offer

*

  * Research-oriented environment: We have excellent research
    infrastructure and high-quality laboratories enabling experimental
    research.
  * Well-resourced learning community: Opportunity to work within a
    well-resourced learning community, characterized by rigorously
    selected and highly motivated students.
  * Tenure track position: A tenure track position with promotion to a
    tenured position based on merits, offering a clear and rewarding
    career pathway.
  * Friendly and diverse community, which genuinely respects diversity
    and equality.
  * Excellent collaboration possibilities: Opportunities for excellent
    collaborations within the university fostering a rich academic network.

*About Us

*Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. 
We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and 
across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and 
creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is 
made up of 120 nationalities, 14 000 students, 400 professors and 5000 
faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater 
Helsinki, Finland. Aalto University is known for its strong 
collaboration with companies through research projects, and our 
graduates find key roles in the industry. Diversity is part of who we 
are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and 
inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from 
all backgrounds to join our community.

The School of Electrical Engineering promotes high-quality science, 
technology and innovations for the benefit of the Finnish society and 
all of humankind. Altogether, we have 2500 students, and around 270 
master's and 65 doctoral degrees annually. Our personnel consist of 700 
people with over 70 professors.*The Department of Information and 
Communications Engineering (DICE)*has 23 professors and is organized 
into research clusters focused on Human-Centric Technology, 
Communication and Networked Systems, and the Fundamentals of Information 
and Communications Engineering. At DICE, you will have numerous 
opportunities to connect computer engineering with areas such as signal 
processing, machine learning, communications engineering, and networking 
technologies.

*Ready to apply?

*Please submit your application at the latest on*November 9, 
2025,*through our recruiting system by using the "Apply now!” link. 
Aalto University’s employees and visitors please note you should apply 
for the position via our internal system with your Workday account: 
Workday -> Career -> find jobs

Please include the following mandatory pdf documents in English:

  * Application letter
  * Curriculum Vitae including ResearcherID and names and contact
    information for references. Use the TENKtemplate.
    <https://tenk.fi/en/advice-and-materials/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae>
  * List of publications with 5 most relevant publications regarding
    this position highlighted
  * Research statement describing past research and plans for future
    research (max 5 pages)
  * Teaching portfolio(guideline for candidates)
    <https://www.aalto.fi/sites/g/files/flghsv161/files/2024-04/Teaching-competence-assessment_Guidelines-for-a-candidate_2024_Aalto-University.pdf>(2-8
    pages)

General instructions for applicants including guidelines for compiling 
the teaching portfolio, research statement, and CV can be foundhere.

<https://www.aalto.fi/en/tenure-track/interested-in-joining-our-tenure-track>Aalto 
University reserves the right to leave the position open, to discontinue 
the recruitment process, or to extend the application period.

*Further information

*For additional information about the position, please contact Professor 
Risto Wichman (risto.wichman at aalto.fi) or, regarding questions related 
to the recruitment process, HR Partner Camilla Hanganpää 
(camilla.hanganpaa at aalto.fi).

*About Finland

*Finland is a great place for living with or without family – it is a 
safe, politically stable and well-organized Nordic society. Finland is 
consistently ranked high in quality of life and has been listed as 
thehappiest country in the world <https://www.worldhappiness.report/>for 
eight years in a row.

For more information about living in Finland:

https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto/living-in-finland

<https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto/living-in-finland>https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto/welcome-to-aalto-university-and-finland

<https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto/welcome-to-aalto-university-and-finland>More 
about Aalto University:

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To view information about Workday Accessibility, please clickhere 
<http://www.aalto.fi/en/services/workday-recruiting-system-accessibility-interaction-overview>.

Please see more of our Open Positionshere. 
<http://www.aalto.fi/en/open-positions>
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