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The University of Oulu is one of the biggest and most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We create new knowledge and innovations that help to solve global challenges. We offer you an international and inspiring working environment where you are given responsibility and can use your skills, develop yourself and do work that matters. Our flexible and family-friendly workplace makes it easy for you to balance work and leisure. The University of Oulu is ranked in the top 3% of the world´s universities.
We are now looking for an
to join us in the Research Unit of Mathematical Sciences at the Faculty of Science.
The Research Unit of Mathematical Sciences has an internationally strong position at the forefront of research in its focus areas. The position will be connected to the Inverse Problems Group within the Research Unit. We are a member of the Flagship of Advanced Mathematics for Sensing, Imaging and Modelling (FAME), funded by the Research Council of Finland for the period 2024 – 2031, as well as the Finnish Centre of Excellence in Inverse Problems Research 2018-2025.
The new Tenure Track position is in the field of Applied Mathematics relevant to the teaching and research portfolio of the Research Unit of Mathematical Sciences. Suitable topics include expertise in, but are not limited to, numerical analysis and numerical methods, partial differential equations, nonlinear optimization, convex analysis, as well as Bayesian inverse problems. Familiarity with inverse problems and their application is highly welcome. This position aims to provide complementary expertise in applied mathematics relevant to the research themes within FAME and the inverse problems group in Oulu.
As Assistant/Associate professor you are expected to concentrate on research and support of doctoral education in applied mathematics in connection or in collaboration with FAME and the inverse problems group.
Other duties include:
In order to succeed and enjoy the position, we expect from you:
We also appreciate
The position is fixed-term for 5 years as of 01.08.2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. At the end of the 5 year term you will be evaluated for advancement to the next career stage.
The salary will be based on the levels 5-6 (assistant) and 6-7 (associate) 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 (maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). Starting gross salary will be approx. 3800-4900 € (assistant)/4400-5600€ (associate) per month (before taxes). A trial period of 6 months is applied in the position.
Interested? If yes, please apply by 15.04.2024 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system.
The application should be written in English and include the following:
The eligible applicants fitting best in the profile expected for the position will be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified during the selection process.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, such as people of different ages, genders and lingual, cultural or minority groups.
The selection process follows the University of Oulu tenure track guidelines. The process is carried out by a recruitment committee and the candidates are subjected to publication analyses based on their publication lists. The candidates that are considered most suitable by the recruitment committee will also undergo an expert evaluation.
Associate Professor, Andreas Hauptmann
Research Unit of Mathematical Sciences
andreas.hauptmann@oulu.fi
Type of employment | Temporary position (shorter than 10 days) |
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Contract type | Full time |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100% |
City | Oulu |
County | Pohjois-Pohjanmaa |
Country | Finland |
Reference number | 2024/99 |
Contact |
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Published | 14.Mar.2024 |
Last application date | 15.Apr.2024 |