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<p dir="ltr"> <span><strong>Professor (tenure track) of computer
vision<span><br>
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</span></strong></span><span><em>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.<span class="white-space-pre"> </span><span><br>
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</span></em></span>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.<span><br>
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</span>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.<span><br>
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</span>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.<span><br>
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</span><span><strong>What We Expect From You<span><br>
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</span></strong></span>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.<span><br>
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</span>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.<span><br>
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</span>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.<span><br>
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</span>Read our<span class="white-space-pre"> </span><a class="sgFaNWsBvYRpNPPEXFFIOIIaPaSfHHpphGSmo " target="_blank" tabindex="0" href="https://www.lut.fi/sites/default/files/media/documents/Description%20Prof.%20Computer%20vision.pdf" data-test-app-aware-link="">appointment process description</a><span class="white-space-pre"> </span>for further details on the
duties, qualification requirements, and appointment criteria.<span><br>
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</span><span><strong>What We Offer You<span><br>
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</span></strong></span>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.<span><br>
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</span>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.<span><br>
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</span>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.<span><br>
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</span><span><em>Join us in advancing the field of computer
vision through research, education, and collaboration!<span><br>
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</span></em></span><span><strong>Interested?<span class="white-space-pre"> </span></strong></span>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.<span><br>
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</span>The application must include the following documents in
English and in PDF format:<span><br>
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<li>a curriculum vitae (max. 10 pages)</li>
<li>a copy of your doctoral diploma</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>a separate list of the publications you are submitting for
expert evaluation</li>
<li>publications for expert evaluation (max. 10) as individual
files</li>
<li><a class="sgFaNWsBvYRpNPPEXFFIOIIaPaSfHHpphGSmo " target="_blank" tabindex="0" href="https://www.lut.fi/sites/default/files/media/documents/LUT-Compilation%20and%20evalution%20of%20the%20teaching%20portfolio.pdf" data-test-app-aware-link="">a teaching portfolio</a><span class="white-space-pre"> </span>or an equivalent account of
your teaching qualifications</li>
<li>an account of your merits and activities of significance to
the vacancy (max. 3 pages)</li>
<li>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)<span><br>
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</span></li>
</ul>
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.<span><br>
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</span>For further information, please contact Professor Lasse
Lensu, +358 40 759 1720, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:lasse.lensu@lut.fi">lasse.lensu@lut.fi</a>.<span><br>
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