Professor, Oncology, Faculty of Medicine - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

We are now looking for

Professor, Onkology

to join us in Research unit of Translational Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine.

Translational Medicine Research Unit is a multidisciplinary unit that conducts research covering the fields of translational research, cancer, surgery, anesthesia and intensive care. The Unit provides patient centered medicine to investigate, prevent, diagnose and treat human illness. Due to the very extensive research field the research activities of the unit cover a wide variety of topics.

Cancer research requires a new level of cooperation and pooling of resources in concerted effort with different resources and study groups to achieve new approaches to get knowledge and care for cancer. This requires collaboration in research and education and innovation at all levels (fundamental, translational, clinical and interventional).

About the job

• The professor will be a dynamic individual who provides vision, leadership, and mentoring in the field of Oncology.
• The professor is responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate training, and especially implementation of entrustable professional activities in postgraduate training as part of clinician’s daily work.
• Qualifications of successful candidate include a doctoral degree, high quality scientific competence, experience in supervising scientific research, ability to give high quality education based on research and supervision of doctoral theses, as well as evidence of international collaboration in his/her field of research and training.
• When assessing the applicant’s merits, issues taken into consideration include scientific publications and other research achievements, teaching experience, pedagogical training and other teaching merits. In addition, the applicant’s activity in the scientific community, practicality within the field concerned, and success in acquiring domestic and international re-search funding, scientific work abroad and other international activities will be taken into consideration.
• The teaching language at the University of Oulu is Finnish and good knowledge of Finnish is required in education and teaching duties. Practical familiarity in the field of Clinical Oncology is required. The professor is responsible for specialist training in oncology.

What we offer?

• Work that matters and a workplace that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. Read more about working with us.
• The support of an experienced and enthusiastic team of 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.
• 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, excellent education system, and competitive economy. Read more about living in Oulu

Who are you?

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

• Doctoral degree in relevant field
• High quality scientific competence
• Experience in supervising scientific research
• Ability to give high quality education based on research and supervision of doctoral theses
• Evidence of international collaboration in the field of Oncology and training
• Ability to act as an Academic Leader
• Practical familiarity with the field of clinical oncology, as well as extensive work experience, is required in order for the candidate to be appointed as a Chief physician at a university hospital. University will be asking for a statement on this matter from the University hospital.
• The teaching language at the University of Oulu, Faculty of Medicine is Finnish and good knowledge of Finnish is required. Language of teaching and clinical work should be Finnish.
• Local work in contrast to remote work is required, so that the professor should be mostly present at Oulu university hospital.

We also appreciate

• When assessing the applicant’s merits, issues taken into consideration include scientific publications and other research achievements, teaching experience, pedagogical training and other teaching merits.

• Things considered to the applicant's advantage are active research in cancer diseases, networking both nationally and internationally, experience in administration and in principal chief. If there are several applicants of equal merit in the application process, the applicants will be scored based on their clinical work and teaching experience.

• The applicant’s activity in the scientific community, practicality within the field concerned, and success in acquiring domestic and international research funding.

• Scientific work abroad and other international activities will be taken into consideration.

Salary

The salary will be based on the levels 8 – 10 of the demand level chart for teaching and research personnel of the salary system of Finnish Universities. In addition to the basic salary, supplementary salary will be given for personal achievement and performance, the sum rising to a maximum of 50 % of the basic salary level for the post. A trial period of 6 months is applied in the position.

How to apply?

Interested? If yes, please apply by 22.01.2024 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system.

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

1. Cover letter
2. CV following the guidelines of the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity (Tutkimuseettinen neuvottelukunta).
3. List of publication classified as follows:

• A. Peer-reviewed scientific articles. Original journal articles, review articles, literature reviews, systematic reviews, sections and chapters in scientific books and conference proceedings etc.
• B. Non-refereed scientific articles. Non-refereed journal articles, book sections and non-refereed conference proceedings etc.
• C. Publications intended for professional communities Articles in trade journal, articles in professional manuals or guides, textbook materials, professional conference proceedings, published development or research reports etc.
• D. Patents and invention disclosures

At most ten (10) publications must be identified to the referees for assessment and to be taken into consideration upon evaluation of the eligibility and scientific merits.

The applicant is required to indicate these 10 publications within his/her list of publication (* or color coding).

4. Brief account of research merits

5. Teaching portfolio or a comparable document including merits of relevance to the position

• Teaching philosophy, teaching strategies and methods
• Teacher’s self-reflection on his/her teaching style, a personal background idea of teaching; how are these reflected in teaching?
• A description of oneself as a teacher and an implementer of educational work
• Practical experience in teaching and efforts to improve teaching
• Description of educational material (curricula, handouts, assignments, workbooks)
• Professional development as a teacher
• Evaluation of teaching (student evaluations, peer evaluations, awards and assessed test lectures)
• Plans for future directions of teaching in the discipline concerned

6. Details regarding acquisition of research funds

7. Research action plan in English with a special emphasis on how the plan benefits the above-mentioned focus areas of the faculty and university (max 3 pages).

8. Contact details of 2–4 persons available for recommendation.

Reviewer Assessment

The Dean will nominate a recruiting committee to take care of the evaluation process. As proposed by the recruiting committee the research council of the University has appointed minimum of two reviewers to be consulted regarding the merits of the applicants.

Interview and proposal by the recruitment committee

The recruiting committee will analyze the evaluations of the reviewer’s, interview the suitable candidates and make a proposal for appointment.

Contact Information

For further information regarding filling of this post:
Osmo Tervonen, Dean
Faculty of Medicine
University of Oulu
P.O.Box 5000
FIN - 90014 University of Oulu
tel ߟ40-5330090
e-mail: osmo.tervonen(at)oulu.fi

Tiina Pääkkönen, HR Manager
Faculty of Medicine
University of Oulu
P.O.Box 5000
FIN - 90014 Oulu University
email: tiina.paakkonen(at)oulu.fi
tel. ߟ40-5587459

Juha Tuukkanen, professor
Faculty of Medicine
Translational Medicine Research Unit
University of Oulu
P.O.Box 5000
FIN - 90014 Oulu University
email: juha.tuukkanen@oulu.fi
tel. ߟ294 485163; mob. + 358-40-5858359

Basic regulations

University Law (558/2009) and Statute (770/2009); University of Oulu administration rules and regulations (23.11.2015)