1-2 Doctoral researchers/Project researchers in Automation engineering

17 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Turku

Research Field

Engineering » Control engineering
Engineering » Systems engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Finland

Application Deadline

29 Jan 2024 - 14:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering of the University of Turku is looking for 1-2 fixed-term Doctoral researchers/project researchers in the group of Automation engineering. The starting time for these positions would be 01.02.2024, or upon mutual agreement, and the contract duration will be until the 31.12.2026 with the possibility of an extension. The research is done in the Virtual Sea Trial project in the supervision of University Lecturer Jari Böling.

The Meyer NEcOLEAP VST – Virtual Sea Trial - research project, funded by Business Finland, starts in the beginning of 2024 and continues to the end of 2026. The project consortium, consisting of multiple companies and research organizations, develops an integrated and distributed virtual testing environment for cruise ships. The focus area for automation engineering is to study the testing of the interaction and different automation systems on board of cruise ship. The testing will be done in a simulated environment prior to actual sea trial, and even prior to building of the ship. For the simulation, models are needed of the different parts of the ship, and the models are mainly collected from the vendors, but some modeling will be done in the project. The specifications and the interfaces between the different automation systems are in a central role, and the end goal is to develop a system where different parts can be added in steps, and tested for functionality of the whole system. The research team includes multiple IT researcher, which will support the automation researchers.

Who we are looking for

Requirements

Knowledge and skills of these topics are considered beneficial

• Automation systems, PLC, DCS, etc
• OPC/UA
• Apros
• Matlab/Simulink
• FMI standard
• Modeling of dynamic systems
• Commissioning projects
• Cooperation with software developers
• Project work

The tasks at hand require good skills in English, and skills in Finnish is considered an asset. The project requires gathering of information and communication in Finnish. The project requires both the ability to work independently as well as working in a research group and together with the commissioning teams of the different companies involved.

The qualification requirements of the positions are stated in the University of Turku rules of Procedure. A person selected for the post of doctoral researcher/project researcher is required to have a higher university degree. The degree must be completed before the end of the application period. In addition, when acquiring his or her degree or otherwise, a doctoral researcher is required to have demonstrated the ability and motivation to undertake postgraduate studies and the capacity to complete a doctoral degree in accordance with the research plan. For the doctoral researcher position, candidates will apply the study right for doctoral studies separately (in this case Spring or Fall 2024) in University of Turku. Thus, please check the student information and application criteria. In particular, please pay attention to mandatory skill level in English.

We value equality and diversity in our work community and encourage qualified applicants, regardless of background, to apply for our open positions.

Benefits

The Unit of Mechanical engineering, Automation Engineering offers a young and dynamic community. We support team players to reach their best potential and we give the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a diverse operating environment. We are committed to taking care of your well-being at work and the functionality of your daily life, e.g., with flexible working hours and our welfare services.

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Salary and trial period

The salary is determined in accordance with the university salary system for teaching and research personnel. For a doctoral researcher, the salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience based on the University salary system and will in the beginning of the employment be approximately 2500 €/month. For a project researcher, the salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience based on the University salary system and will in the beginning of the employment be approximately 2500-3000 €/month.

There is a trial period of six (6) months.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted by 29th of January (16:00 EET), using the electronic application form of the University of Turku at the following address: https://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/open-vacancies . The link to the application system is at the beginning of this announcement (Apply for the job). Applications should include

• motivation letter, that includes a short description of relevant skills
• short CV
• degree certificates
• other relevant documents

Further information

For further information contact Jari Böling jari.boling(at)utu.fi. For questions related to the application process, contact HR specialist Sarian Kotka (sjkkot(at)utu.fi).

Deparment of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering is a unique combination of mechanical engineering and materials engineering with contemporary research and teaching. Our vision is to create trends. We take the needs of the community, business, society and the environment into account when actively guiding our activities in teaching, research and collaboration.

The Faculty of Technology is the newest faculty of the University of Turku, it was established in the beginning of 2021. The Faculty consists of the Department of Computing, Department of Biotechnology and the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. We have more than 2,000 graduate and postgraduate students and circa 400 employees, 50 of whom are professors. Our faculty is an international, multicultural and diverse work community.

The University of Turku is an inspiring and international academic community of 25,000 students and staff in Southwest Finland. We build a sustainable future with multidisciplinary research, education, and collaboration. With us, your work will have a significant impact and relevance in the changing world.

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Requirements

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

2

Company/Institute

University of Turku

Country

Finland

City

Turku

Postal Code

FI-20014

Street

TURUN YLIOPISTO

Where to apply

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/university-of-turku/2024/1-2-doctoral-research…

Contact

City

Turku

Website

http://www.utu.fi/en/

Postal Code

FI-20014

STATUS: EXPIRED