Aalto University School of Chemical Technology invites applications for:
TENURE TRACK OR TENURED POSITION IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, ESPECIALLY ELECTROCHEMISTRY, which can be filled on any level from Assistant Professor to Tenured Full Professor.
Aalto School of Chemical Technology is committed to the application of renewable starting materials to create environmentally friendly and energy efficient processes and products.
Research and teaching in the Department of Chemistry focus on all the key areas of chemistry, including inorganic, organic, physical, analytical and computational chemistry. The department carries out basic and advanced research of high-quality and educates skilled and sought-after chemistry experts to serve both business and society.
Department of Chemistry has strong research focus on materials and techniques related to new energy technologies. Hence preference is given to candidates with expertise in novel electrochemical energy conversion and storage techniques. Applicable candidates should have strong background in fundamental studies and experimental investigations, and focus preferably on novel technologies employing electrolytes such as polymers, composites or ionic liquids.
The successful candidate is expected to conduct teaching and present high class research that strengthens and complements the existing efforts in the departments.
Requirements
Throughout their careers, those in the academic tenure track system are expected to exercise and guide scientific research, to provide related higher academic education, to follow the advances of their field, to participate in service to the Aalto University community, and to take part in societal interaction and international collaboration in their field.
The applicants will be reviewed on the basis of their research, teaching and academic leadership and activity in scientific community.
Salary
Aalto University follows the salary system of Finnish universities, but applicants may also provide salary requirements.
For more Information
For additional information, please contact Professor Maarit Karppinen, tel. +358 503841726 (or in recruitment process –related questions HR-coordinator Leena-Kaisa Paananen, tel. +358 50 4092043), e-mails: firstname.lastname@aalto.fi
How to apply
The application material for the tenure track position includes
Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
List of publications (with 10 the most significant publications highlighted)
A research statement describing past research and plans for future research (2-4 pages)
Teaching portfolio
References
All material should be submitted in English. The application material will not be returned.
The applications for the tenure track position are to be addressed to the President of Aalto University and submitted through the e Recruitment system (link below) no later than April 30, 2015. Please refer to the name of the position concerned in your application.
General instructions for applicants including language requirements and guidelines for compiling teaching portfolio and CV are given at www.aalto.fi/en/tenure_track/for_applicant.
Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.
Tenure track in Aalto University
The tenure track is open to talented individuals who have excellent potential for a scientific career. Individuals placed on the Aalto University professorial tenure track have the possibility to advance in their career through regular performance assessments, which take into account their merits in all areas of their scope of duty. Launched only in 2010, the tenure track has attracted a wide range of international applicants, giving Aalto University the possibility of recruiting top experts and young research talent to join the Aalto University community. Read more about the Aalto University tenure track system at www.aalto.fi/en/tenuretrack.
Aalto University is a new university with over a century of experience. Created from a high-profile merger between three leading universities in Finland – the Helsinki School of Economics, Helsinki University of Technology and the University of Art and Design Helsinki – Aalto University opens up new possibilities for strong multidisciplinary education and research. The university has 20 000 students and a staff of 5 000 including 350 professors.