Assistant Professor, Computer Engineering

17 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

AALTO UNIVERSITY

Research Field

Engineering

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Finland

Application Deadline

22 Jan 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

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

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by  making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and  creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400  professors and close to 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater  Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity  and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our  community. 

The School of Electrical Engineering promotes high-quality science, technology and innovations for the benefit of the Finnish society and all of humankind. In our research environment engineering, natural sciences, and information technology intertwine in interdisciplinary manner. We take pride in that our research fosters innovations and particularly supports sustainability and well-being in society. With our research, we seek to respond to many challenges posed by sustainable development and the results are applied, for example, in mobile devices, electrical networks, health care and in satellites. School’s special strength is linking the research with the Finnish and international business sector. We have around 2000 students in total, and around 250 master’s and 50 doctoral degrees annually. Our personnel consists of 700 people with over 70 professors.  

Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering invites applications for an

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING 

Are you passionate towards research and innovate novel computer hardware and computer based systems and networks? 

We are recruiting for an Assistant Professor in Computer Engineering to strengthen Aalto University's research and education in the area of computer engineering, we are especially interested in candidates who are focusing on hardware-close software engineering with applications in networking hardware, edge and cloud computing, high-performance computing, low-power solutions, and mobile devices.  

In this position, you will have a chance to make an impact by contributing to sustainable technological advancements of ICT infrastructure, shaping the future of computing in networked systems, and inspiring the next generation of engineers and researchers in this critical and rapidly evolving field. Your work will push the boundaries of academic research and drive applications that are essential to the progress of modern networking systems and technologies. 

As a professor at the Department of Information and Communications Engineering (DICE) you will establish and supervise your own research group. A generous starting grant to establish initial research is available for the selected candidate. You also are expected to contribute to the teaching and management of the new English speaking the new Computer Engineering B.Sc major and in the Computer, Communication, and Information Sciences  (CCIS) Master’s programme. As the language of instruction is English, excellent command of English is expected for teaching. 

The position is to be filled at Assistant level of the Aalto University tenure track system. The position is full- time and depending of the qualifications, the selected applicant can be positioned either as 1st term assistant professor or 2nd term assistant professor.  

Environment 

In Finland, the ICT ecosystem has made strong contributions to national and international telecommunications industries, a sector in which the country has achieved notable success. This ecosystem is characterized by world-class software engineering together with advanced capabilities in designing RF, analog, mixed-mode, and digital functions, and integrating these into complex Systems-on-Chips (SoCs). Such expertise has been a cornerstone of the Finnish telecommunications industry's achievements and has placed Finland at the forefront of this field. To continue this trajectory of innovation and maintain our leading position, there is a  growing need for cutting-edge computer engineering expertise. Aalto University is known for its strong collaboration with the companies through research projects and our graduates finding key roles in the industry. 

The Department of Information and Communications Engineering (DICE) has 20 professors, with research clusters on Human-centric Technology, Communication and Networked Systems, and  Fundamentals of Information and Communications Engineering. At the department, you will have numerous opportunities to link computer engineering with communications and networking technologies. The activities of the department take place in the Otaniemi campus of Aalto University in Espoo (Helsinki metropolitan area) which is the largest ICT industry hub in Finland making it easy to interact and collaborate with industrial partners. 

The School of Electrical Engineering has excellent laboratory facilities including the Aalto Electronics-ICT laboratory  and the Aalto Next G campus network, enabling you to conduct hands-on experimental research. 

We seek applicants with 

• A doctoral degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or related field
• A research background in computer engineering and networked systems 
• Relevant teaching experience 
• A strong publication record 
• A passion for international collaborations and projects 
• Capability in obtaining funding 
• Good interpersonal skills and commitment to be a team player

Applicants with an industrial background in addition to a scientific career are very welcome. The applicants will be reviewed based on the potential of their research work, teaching, and activity in the scientific community.  We warmly encourage qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to join our community. 

We offer  

• Research-Oriented Environment: We have excellent research infrastructure and high-quality laboratories enabling experimental research 
• Well-Resourced Learning Community: Opportunity to work within a well-resourced learning community, characterized by rigorously selected and highly motivated students. 
• Tenure Track Position: A tenure track position with promotion to a tenured position based on merits, offering a clear and rewarding career pathway. 
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes access to health care, ensuring a supportive work-life balance. 
• Friendly and Diverse Community, which is genuinely respecting diversity and equality. 
• Excellent Collaboration Possibilities: Opportunities for excellent collaborations within the university fostering a rich academic network. 

Ready to apply? 

The application period has been extended and previous applications will be considered. Please submit your application at the latest on 22.1.2024. All applicants through our recruiting system by using the "Apply”  link. Possible internal candidates should note that they can apply for the position using the internal Workday user account (Workday -> Career -> find jobs).

Please include the following mandatory pdf documents in English 

• Application letter 
• Curriculum Vitae incl. ResearcherID and names and contact information for references. Kindly use the TENK template . 
• List of publications with 10 most relevant publications regarding this position highlighted 
• Research portfolio describing past research and plans for future research (max 5 pages) 
• Teaching portfolio (guideline for candidate)  

General instructions for applicants including language requirements and guidelines for compiling the teaching portfolio, research portfolio, and CV can be found here: interested in joining our tenure track. For short-listed candidates, Aalto University keeps the right to ask a new teaching portfolio for the evaluation.   

Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open or to extend the application period.

Further information 

For additional information about the position, please contact Professor Riku Jäntti [email protected] or in questions related to the recruitment process, HR Partner Hanna Koli [email protected] .

Tenure track in Aalto University 

The position is a tenure track position. Individuals appointed to the tenure track have the opportunity to conduct research and/or artistic work and teach in order to build academic merits towards qualifying for an appointment to a tenured position. 

Since 2010, the tenure track has attracted a wide range of international applicants, giving Aalto University the possibility of recruiting top experts and young talent to join the Aalto University community.  

Throughout their careers, those in the tenure track system are expected to conduct and supervise artistic/scientific research and/or artistic/design work, to provide related academic education, contribute to developing their field or discipline, as well as contribute to academic service the university and beyond in the society. For more information on the tenure track system of Aalto University, please see  https://www.aalto.fi/en/tenure-track .  

Aalto University has been awarded with HR Excellence in Research quality label in European Commission,  guaranteeing that we adhere to top quality HR practices in both recruitment and employment relations. 

About Finland 

Finland is a great place for living with or without family – it is a safe, politically stable and well-organized  Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was just listed again as the happiest country in the world: https://worldhappiness.report/news/its-a-three-peat-finland-keeps-top-spot-as- happiest-country-in-world/. For more information about living in Finland: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at- aalto/living-in-finland & https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/welcome-to-aalto-university-and-finland-info- package

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Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

AALTO UNIVERSITY

Country

Finland

City

Finland (FI)

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