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<h2 class="text-heading-large"> About the job </h2>
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<p>The University of Turku invites applications for a Professor
(full) or tenure-track position (Assistant or Associate
Professor) in Machine Learning in Quantum Sciences.</p>
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<p>The successful candidate is expected to build a teaching
and research program on the use of machine learning in
quantum sciences as well as quantum machine learning. The
topic includes the use of quantum computing combined with
machine learning for solving physical problems but is not
limited to it.</p>
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<p>We look for candidates that can build synergies with the
existing quantum physics research on open quantum systems,
quantum networks, ultracold atomic gases and complex systems
at the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Broader
collaboration with other research clusters such as space
physics and materials research at the Faculty of Science is
encouraged.</p>
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<p>Access to supercomputers as well as hybrid
classical-quantum computers and (in future) small-scale
quantum computers can be provided by Centre for Scientific
Computing (CSC) in Finland. University of Turku has an
active environment also in AI research in general and hosts
already two ELLIS Principal Investigators (large language
models, machine learning in medical diagnosis).</p>
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<p>Candidates will be evaluated based on their scientific
excellence, methodological novelty, and capacity to
establish the collaborations necessary within the
University. The position will be hosted by the Department of
Physics and Astronomy at the Faculty of Science.</p>
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<p>In addition to strong research credentials, we value broad
academic, professional, and societal networks, an active
commitment to societal impact, outreach, and technology
transfer, as well as industrial and entrepreneurial
experience and multidisciplinary collaboration. The
successful candidate should also demonstrate a commitment to
high-quality teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development
at both undergraduate and graduate levels, with enthusiasm
for educational development, teaching experience, and
pedagogical studies.</p>
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<p>The start-up package will be negotiated during the
recruitment process. The contract includes occupational
health benefits. Relocation services are also available for
people coming from abroad.</p>
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<p>Applications must be submitted by<span class="white-space-pre"> </span><span><strong>January 12,
2026</strong></span><span class="white-space-pre"> </span>at
23:59 EET (UTC+2):</p>
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<li>Read more and apply for a position:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.ellisinstitute.fi/PI-recruit-2026">https://www.ellisinstitute.fi/PI-recruit-2026</a></li>
<li>List of all available PI positions:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.ellisinstitute.fi/pi-positions-2026">https://www.ellisinstitute.fi/pi-positions-2026</a></li>
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<p><span><strong>Further Information</strong></span></p>
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<p>Please contact Prof.<span class="white-space-pre"> </span><span><strong>Kalle-Antti
Suominen</strong></span><span class="white-space-pre"> </span>(Head
of Laboratory of Quantum Optics) <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:kalle-antti.suominen@utu.fi">kalle-antti.suominen@utu.fi</a>
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<p>Prof.<span class="white-space-pre"> </span><span><strong>Jyrki
Piilo</strong></span><span class="white-space-pre"> </span>(Head
of Laboratory of Theoretical Physics) <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:jyrki.piilo@utu.fi">jyrki.piilo@utu.fi</a>
with questions about the position, and<span class="white-space-pre"> </span></p>
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<p>Ms.<span class="white-space-pre"> </span><span><strong>Merja
Fehlig</strong></span><span class="white-space-pre"> </span><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:merja.fehlig@utu.fi">merja.fehlig@utu.fi</a>
(Head of Administration, Faculty of Science) with questions
about the recruitment process.</p>
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