[Job-offers-cs] Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Software Engineering (University of Oulu)

[Pekka Orponen]

    About the job

Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, Software 
Engineering and Information Systems

/The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, international research 
university, with about 4000 employees who produce new knowledge based on 
high-standards research and provide research based education to build a 
more sustainable, smarter, and more humane world. The University of Oulu 
community has about 17,000 people in total. Our northern scientific 
community operates globally and creates conditions for the emergence of 
innovations. /We are now looking for

*Assistant Professor *to join us in the Software Engineering and 
Information Systems unit at the Faculty of Information Technology and 
Electrical Engineering.

We are now seeking an Assistant Professor to join us in the Software 
Engineering (M3S) research group. M3S conducts basic and applied 
software engineering research at a high-quality, internationally 
recognized level. Our applied research involves several application 
domains, for example, automotive, health and wellness, cyber-physical 
systems, and emerging technologies such as AI and Quantum Software. The 
unit has a versatile portfolio of externally funded projects with 
industry collaborators, including Horizon Europe, ITEA, Research Council 
of Finland, and Business Finland. The unit is also responsible for 
software engineering education in Bachelor’s and Master’s programs at 
the University of Oulu and offers a double-degree Bachelor’s program in 
Software Engineering at the joint institute of the Oulu School and 
Nanjing Institute of Technology.

The position aims to*further develop the unit's expertise in Software 
Architecture*within software engineering.

While a Strong Research Profile In Software Architecture Is Considered a 
Key Qualification, We Are Also Open To Considering Outstanding 
Candidates In Other Areas Of Software Engineering Whose Work Complements 
Or Strengthens The Overall Research Strategy. These Areas May Include, 
But Are Not Limited To

  * Software engineering in relation to emerging technologies and
    paradigms (e.g., AI, Quantum) and applied domains
  * Requirements Engineering
  * Software Quality Assurance / Testing
  * Human, behavioral, and cognitive aspects of Software Engineering
  * Software security

*About The Job *As an Assistant Professor of Software Engineering, you will:

  * Establish your own research track(s) in the field in line with the
    research unit's strategy.
  * Conduct independent research in your research track(s) and sustain
    international recognition.
  * Supervise doctoral researchers and mentor postdoctoral researchers.
  * Publish your research outcomes in top-quality software engineering
    journals and conferences.
  * Contribute to the software engineering teaching responsibilities of
    the unit as a responsible teacher for teaching courses and
    supervising thesis students.
  * Establish a sustainable funding portfolio in your research track(s)
    and form your own team.
  * Grow into taking leadership and administrative responsibilities
    within the research group and the university.

Please note that this position is on-site in Oulu, Finland, and 
full-time remote work is not considered.

*What We Offer *

  * The support to advance in your career through the University of Oulu
    tenure track.
  * An engaging work environment of an experienced and enthusiastic team
    of 70+ people, where you can share your expertise and grow as an
    expert.
  * Wellness benefit ePassi covering sport, culture, and well-being.
    Read more about other staff benefits.
  * Work that matters and a workplace that promotes flexibility and
    work-life balance. Read more about working with us.
  * We have an HR Excellence in Research -quality label, which is a
    recognition awarded by the European Commission for the development
    of researchers’ working conditions and careers.
  * Our Buddy Programme and Spouse Network support you and your close
    ones in settling into Oulu.
  * If you are moving from abroad, we offer comprehensive relocation
    packages to support your smooth relocation to Oulu.
  * Finland is one of the most livable countries in the world, with a
    high quality of life, safety, an excellent education system, and a
    competitive economy. Read more about living in Oulu.

*Who are you? *You should have excellent potential for a successful 
scientific career. The top candidates undergo an evaluation by external 
experts and must achieve a rating of “excellent” or “outstanding” in 
both the overall grade and the “scientific excellence” category. In 
addition, top candidates are asked to give a teaching demonstration as 
part of the assessment of teaching skills. In evaluating teaching 
skills, the person selected for the tenure-track position must achieve 
at least a grade of “good” (3/5). Find out more about our tenure-track 
system, entry criteria, evaluation procedures, and career advancement on 
our careers website.

In order to succeed and enjoy the position, we require from you:

  * Doctoral degree in an applicable research field. To be eligible for
    a position as Assistant Professor, you must have received your
    doctoral degree not more than ten years ago. The doctoral degree
    must have been completed by the application closing date.
  * You must demonstrate the ability to engage in independent scientific
    research work.
  * Proven teaching skills required for the position.
  * In addition, publications and other demonstrated abilities and
    motivation for a scientific career are required
  * Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English

*We Also Appreciate *

  * Evidence of acquired competitive research funding as PI, co-PI, or
    member of the research group.
  * Sufficient and relevant experience in international software
    engineering communities and evidence of international cooperation
    and recognition.
  * Evidence for continuous activity for pedagogical competence
    development.
  * Leadership and administration experience in research and teaching.
  * Significant periods of international mobility experience (teaching
    and/or research).
  * Societal engagement and impact activities.

When assessing the candidate’s merits for the position of Assistant 
Professor, attention will be paid to scientific excellence, such as 
research outputs, international scientific activities and collaboration, 
supervision of undergraduate students, pedagogical competence, societal 
relevance, impact and potential of scientific activities, and services 
for the academic community.

*Salary *The position is a fixed-term for 5 years, effective 1.9.2026, 
or as soon as possible thereafter.

The salary will be based on the levels 5-6 of the demand level chart for 
teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a 
salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (a 
maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). The starting gross 
salary will be approx./4000-4700 /€ per month (before taxes). A 6-month 
trial period is applied to the position.

*How to apply? *Interested? If yes, please apply*by 15th April 
2026*(23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system.

The application should be written in English and include the following:

  * Cover letter, including contact details of 2–4 persons available for
    recommendation.
  * CV following the guidelines of the Finnish Advisory Board on
    Research Integrity
  * List of publications following the guidelines of the Research
    Council of Finland, with the ten most important ones marked
  * Brief account of research merits
  * Teaching portfolio including:
      o Teaching philosophy, teaching strategies, and methods
      o A description of oneself as a teacher and an implementer of
        educational work
      o Practical experience in teaching and efforts to improve
        teaching, digital teaching skills, and giving feedback, possible
        participation in continuous learning provision, and
        international educational collaboration
      o Production and use of learning materials, including open
        educational resources
      o Maintaining and developing one’s own teaching and supervision
        competence; description of one’s pedagogical training; the
        significance of research in maintaining and developing one's
        teaching and supervision competence
      o Feedback received on teaching (student evaluations, peer
        evaluations, awards, and assessed test lectures)
      o Vision for the development of one’s teaching
  * Details regarding the acquisition of research funds
  * A brief research and action plan

The selection process follows the University of Oulu tenure-track 
guidelines and is conducted by a recruitment committee. The candidates 
are subjected to publication analyses based on their publication lists. 
The candidates who are considered most suitable by the recruitment 
committee will undergo an expert evaluation. Top candidates will also be 
invited to an on-site or remote interview and asked to give a teaching 
demonstration as part of the assessment of teaching skills. All 
applicants will be notified during the selection process.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people of 
different ages, genders, languages, cultures, and minority communities.

*Contact Information *If you have any further questions, please contact 
Professor Minna Isomursu, M3S research group leader, 
minna.isomursu at oulu.fi, +358 50 5979660

Type of employment Temporary position over 6 months Contract type Full 
time Number of positions 1 Full-time equivalent 100% City Oulu County 
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa Country Finland Reference number 2026/95 Contact

  * Minna Isomursu, 0505979660


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