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<h2 class="text-heading-large"> About the job </h2>
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<p dir="ltr"> <span><em>Aalto University is where science and art
meet technology and business. We shape a</em></span><span class="white-space-pre"> </span><span><em>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</em></span><span class="white-space-pre"> </span><span><em>community is made
up of 13 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500
other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in
Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. 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.<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span></em></span>The Department of Applied Physics (<a class="sgFaNWsBvYRpNPPEXFFIOIIaPaSfHHpphGSmo " target="_blank" tabindex="0" href="https://www.aalto.fi/en/department-of-applied-physics" data-test-app-aware-link="">www.aalto.fi/en/department-of-applied-physics</a>)
at Aalto University School of Science invites applications for<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span><span><strong>Two Assistant professor positions in
Computational Physics<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span></strong></span>The positions are open to talented
individuals who hold a doctorate in physics or a closely related
field and have excellent potential for a productive scientific
career. We are looking for highly qualified experts who have
demonstrated outstanding research in one of two key areas the
department wishes to develop:<span><br>
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<ul>
<li>Condensed matter, including quantum, magnetic and photonic
materials.<span class="white-space-pre"> </span></li>
<li>Soft materials, including active and living matter.<span class="white-space-pre"> </span><span><br>
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</span></li>
</ul>
We are open to a wide variety of computational methodologies,
including atomistic, molecular and mesoscale level particle-based
techniques, continuum modeling, statistical approaches and machine
learning. The successful candidates are expected to lead an
outstanding independent research program that complements and
extends the existing research efforts at the Department of Applied
Physics and can utilize local computational infrastructure. The
nominated candidates are expected to take responsibility for
education in this field at Aalto University. Within the Aalto
University tenure track system, the evaluation of Assistant
Professors is based on demonstrated merits and potential.<span><br>
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</span><span><strong>Your Experience<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span></strong></span>Throughout their career, those in the
academic tenure track system are expected to exercise and guide
scientific research, to provide related higher academic education,
to follow advances in their field, to participate in service to
the Aalto University community, and to take part in societal
interaction and international collaboration in their field. We
seek applicants who have<span><br>
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<ul>
<li>A doctorate in a field closely related to this position;<span class="white-space-pre"> </span></li>
<li>Potential to carry out research and attract research
funding at the highest level;<span class="white-space-pre">
</span></li>
<li>Potential to collaborate in an interdisciplinary
environment;<span class="white-space-pre"> </span></li>
<li>Potential to take responsibility for education and
researcher training in physics;<span class="white-space-pre">
</span></li>
<li>Ability to be an effective teacher in the undergraduate
and graduate degree programmes of the School of Science.<span class="white-space-pre"> </span><span><br>
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</span></li>
</ul>
</span>The applicants will be evaluated based on their potential
and demonstrated ability in research, teaching, academic
leadership, and activities in the scientific community, including
in R&D.<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span>Candidates applying to this call are considered for
Assistant Professor positions only. The selected applicant must
have completed their doctoral degree before starting in the
position. Applicants with more than ten years of research
experience after their doctoral degree (excluding relevant career
breaks) are not considered early-career and should look for more
advanced positions. A more detailed description of the tenure
track system at Aalto University is available at<span class="white-space-pre"> </span><a class="sgFaNWsBvYRpNPPEXFFIOIIaPaSfHHpphGSmo " target="_blank" tabindex="0" href="https://www.aalto.fi/en/tenure-track" data-test-app-aware-link="">www.aalto.fi/en/tenure-track</a>.
Each individual to be appointed to tenure track needs to
demonstrate fluency in English, in order to be able to carry out
their duties successfully.<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span>Aalto University is committed to promoting diversity,
equality and non-discrimination in all its activities. Thus, we
promote equal opportunities to learn, acquire knowledge,
participate and to make a difference. As an equal-opportunity
employer, Aalto University founds its recruitment decisions on
applicants’ competencies, skills and aptitudes. Aalto’s
recruitment processes are clearly defined, transparent and fair,
and allow the relevant areas to be emphasized when recruiting
people to positions in the various career systems and levels.
Career breaks due to periods of parental leave and other
obligatory absences, such as military service, will be taken into
account to your benefit when considering applications.<span><br>
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</span><span><strong>What We Offer<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span></strong></span>The professor will join an inspiring
and supportive work community of experienced Professionals,
motivated students and well-functioning support services. We will
offer a negotiable start-up package. Besides, the successful
candidates will have access to an advanced research infrastructure
for computational physics, including Triton high-performance
computing cluster (<a class="sgFaNWsBvYRpNPPEXFFIOIIaPaSfHHpphGSmo " target="_blank" tabindex="0" href="https://scicomp.aalto.fi/triton/" data-test-app-aware-link="">scicomp.aalto.fi/triton/</a>), CSC –
IT Center for Science<span class="white-space-pre"> </span><a class="sgFaNWsBvYRpNPPEXFFIOIIaPaSfHHpphGSmo " target="_blank" tabindex="0" href="http://www.csc.fi/" data-test-app-aware-link="">(www.csc.fi)</a><span class="white-space-pre"> </span>and the LUMI supercomputer (<a class="sgFaNWsBvYRpNPPEXFFIOIIaPaSfHHpphGSmo " target="_blank" tabindex="0" href="https://www.lumi-supercomputer.eu/about-lumi/" data-test-app-aware-link="">www.lumi-supercomputer.eu/about-lumi/</a>).<span><br>
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</span>Aalto University follows the salary system of Finnish
universities, but applicants may also provide salary requirements.
As an employer, Aalto University provides excellent staff training
and mentoring programmes as well as occupational health care
services and campus sport facilities. In addition, we offer
extensive research support services such as grant writing and
project management. The position will be located at the Aalto
University Otaniemi Campus.<span><br>
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<p><span><strong>For more information<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span></strong></span>For additional information, please
contact the Chair of the tenure track committee, Professor Mikko
Alava, or in questions related to the recruitment process HR
Partner Lotta Maltolahti. Emails: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:firstname.lastname@aalto.fi">firstname.lastname@aalto.fi</a>.<span><br>
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</span><span><strong>Ready to apply?<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span></strong></span>Please apply to the position through
Aalto University electronic recruitment system<span class="white-space-pre"> </span><span><strong>by January 9,
2026<span class="white-space-pre"> </span></strong></span>(before
midnight Finnish time). The application material for the tenure
track position includes<span><br>
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<ul>
<li>Cover letter (max one page)<span class="white-space-pre">
</span></li>
<li>Curriculum Vitae; Please find here the<span class="white-space-pre"> </span><a class="sgFaNWsBvYRpNPPEXFFIOIIaPaSfHHpphGSmo " target="_blank" tabindex="0" href="https://www.tenk.fi/en/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae" data-test-app-aware-link="">template</a><span class="white-space-pre"> </span>(opens in new window)
recommended by The Finnish Advisory Board on Research
Integrity (TENK). Include a list of publications in which
the 10 most significant publications/patents are
highlighted<span class="white-space-pre"> </span></li>
<li>A research portfolio (recommended length: two to six
pages). This is a concise self-reflection on the merits,
long-term vision, and research plan of the candidate. The
portfolio is narrative text, supported by fact-based
evidence.<span class="white-space-pre"> </span></li>
<li>Teaching statement (recommended length: two to four
pages)<span class="white-space-pre"> </span><span><br>
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</ul>
</span>General instructions for applicants including language
requirements and guidelines for compiling research portfolio and
CV are at<a class="sgFaNWsBvYRpNPPEXFFIOIIaPaSfHHpphGSmo " target="_blank" tabindex="0" href="https://www.aalto.fi/en/tenure-track/interested-in-joining-our-tenure-track" data-test-app-aware-link=""><span class="white-space-pre"> </span>Interested
in joining our tenure track? | Aalto</a><span class="white-space-pre"> </span><a class="sgFaNWsBvYRpNPPEXFFIOIIaPaSfHHpphGSmo " target="_blank" tabindex="0" href="https://www.aalto.fi/en/tenure-track/interested-in-joining-our-tenure-track" data-test-app-aware-link="">University</a>.<span><br>
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<p>All material should be submitted in English and must be enclosed
as a single standard pdf file with file name
“lastname_firstname_application.pdf”. The first document of the
pdf file is the cover letter, followed by the appendices in the
order given in the list above.<span><br>
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here, please apply for the position by using your existing Workday
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</span><span><strong>Why Aalto University?<span><br>
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</span></strong></span>For applicants selected for tenure
track positions, the university provides relocation support. Aalto
University encourages flexible working hours to allow a healthy
balance between work and family life. For all new staff members
and their families, Aalto University provides dedicated
introductory social and cultural events around the year. The
university has six schools with nearly 11 000 students and 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 Aalto University, VTT Technical Research
Centre of Finland and 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 Applied Physics 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 many destinations
around the world.<span><br>
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</span><span><strong>About Living In Finland<span><br>
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</span></strong></span>Finland is a great place to live; it is
a safe, politically stable and well-organized Nordic country with
high-quality free education and affordable health care and
childcare. Finland consistently ranks highly in terms of quality
of life:<span class="white-space-pre"> </span><a class="sgFaNWsBvYRpNPPEXFFIOIIaPaSfHHpphGSmo moz-txt-link-freetext" target="_blank" tabindex="0" href="http://www.oecdbetterlifeindex.org/countries/finland/" data-test-app-aware-link="">http://www.oecdbetterlifeindex.org/countries/finland/</a><span class="white-space-pre"> </span>and was recently listed as the
happiest country in the world:<span class="white-space-pre"> </span><a class="sgFaNWsBvYRpNPPEXFFIOIIaPaSfHHpphGSmo " target="_blank" tabindex="0" href="https://worldhappiness.report/blog/in-a-lamentable-year-finland-again-is-the-happiest-country-in-the-world/" data-test-app-aware-link="">https://worldhappiness.report/blog/in-</a><span class="white-space-pre"> </span><a class="sgFaNWsBvYRpNPPEXFFIOIIaPaSfHHpphGSmo " target="_blank" tabindex="0" href="https://worldhappiness.report/blog/in-a-lamentable-year-finland-again-is-the-happiest-country-in-the-world/" data-test-app-aware-link="">a-lamentable-year-finland-again-is-the-happiest-country-in-the-world/</a>.
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